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Primary Care From wellness visits and mental health support to treatment when your child is sick, our pediatric primary care team is a trusted partner in supporting your child’s overall health and development. Gain peace of mind by choosing one of our board-certified pediatricians for your Specialty
Psychiatry Connecticut Children’s psychiatrists are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. We’re experts in diagnosing and treating the full range of psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns in children, teens and young adults. At this time, the Division of Psychiatry Specialty
Psychology Often, a diagnosis doesn’t just impact your child’s physical health. It also affects their mental and emotional well-being. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologists provide behavioral health support for existing patients who need coordinated, co-managed care from both NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Connecticut Children’s and its affiliates, including Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group, Inc. (collectively, “Connecticut Children’s) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race
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Beyond ECMO: Cadence’s Story By Jacob Campbell, DO, MPH: Last May, pediatric surgeon Jacob Campbell, DO, MPH, glanced out his office window to a welcome sight: his former patient Cadence, looking healthy and strong, walking into the medical center with his parents. Just weeks before, Cadence — nicknamed Cash — had been in Connecticut
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Introducing the Youth Suicide Prevention Center at Connecticut Children’s By Steven C. Rogers, MD, MS: If you feel your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 or 988 for emergency or crisis intervention . For free, confidential support, call 1.800.273.8255 or text “HOME” to 741741. A New Chapter of Hope and Action
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Seven-Figure Gift Supports Connecticut Children’s New Clinical Tower and Expanded Pediatric Services Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a transformational 7-figure gift from the Burton and Phyllis Hoffman Foundation to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of
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Rheumatology Our pediatric rheumatologists evaluate, diagnose and provide therapeutic services to children with a range of conditions affecting the joints and muscles. We work closely with other specialists at Connecticut Children’s to provide comprehensive care for our patients. Depending on Article
$1 Million Gift Establishes the Schilberg Family Playroom in Connecticut Children’s New Advanced Cellular & Gene Therapy Unit Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a $1 million gift from Bernie and Beth Schilberg to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of facilities and services across
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Partnering With You: How the Fetal Care Center Works With Referring MFMs By Andrew Healy, MD: At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, we’re here to support both families and the trusted providers who guide them. Fetal care specialist Andrew Healy, MD, our medical director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, explains.
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Sedation Services Connecticut Children’s Sedation Services has been named New England’s first Center of Excellence by the National Society of Pediatric Sedation (SPS). In addition, Connecticut Children’s is one of only 10 programs nationally to receive the distinction. As a Center of Excellence Specialty
Sleep Center When your child is experiencing sleep issues, turn to the team with decades of experience diagnosing and treating pediatric sleep disorders. The Sleep Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , and we use polysomnography, a type of sleep study, to identify Specialty
Social Work Caring for your child’s medical needs can be overwhelming, and the Social Work team at Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Our clinical social workers specialize in treating children and adolescents, from assessments and mental health diagnoses to emotional and practical Article
How to Help Your Child Use Crutches Safely By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: When your child gets hurt and needs crutches, it can feel a little scary—for them and for you. The good news? It’s easy for kids to learn how to use crutches safely and comfortably. With a little practice and support, most kids get the hang of it quickly. Let’s dive into why