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Epignathus & Epulis Congenital Epignathus Congenital epignathus (from the Greek “epi” for “above” and “gnathos” for “jaw”) is an extremely rare form of teratoma (germ cell tumor) that arises from the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat, specifically from the hard palate. It is estimated that Doctor
Dina Elachi, MD Assistant Medical Director, Neonatology, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
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Fetal Arrhythmia The Fetal Arrhythmia Program at Connecticut Children’s is a collaboration between the Fetal Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Cardiac Surgery. The program provides comprehensive prenatal evaluation for the full Service/Program
Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center Connecticut Children’s is designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center that evaluates and treats more than 56,000 children each year, with more than 15,000 children receiving care for injuries ranging from minor lacerations to life threatening multi-system injuries Advanced Practice Provider Excellence Award In 2021, the Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) established the annual APP Excellence Awards. The three awards recognize select APPs for exemplary demonstration of Connecticut Children’s values in their clinical practice and interaction with patients and team members
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Pediatric Urgent Care Walk Right In With over 30 pediatric specialties, we're your one-stop shop for quality care 100% dedicated to kids. As pediatric experts, we understand the nuances and complexities unique to children's bodies and are here when you need us most — just walk right in. For any life About Us Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to kids. That means high-quality care across more than 30 pediatric specialties in 40+ locations throughout Connecticut, Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts. One team on a mission to improve
Fellowships Fellows in the University of Connecticut School of Medicine's ACGME-accredited pediatric fellowship programs receive their training primarily at Connecticut Children's main campus in Hartford, Connecticut. Connecticut Children’s is Connecticut's only health system dedicated to
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Mastermind Advisor Spotlight: Scott Orsey Research shows 90% of children’s health is driven by the complex interplay between social, behavioral, environmental, and genetic/epigenetic factors. Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) incubates and accelerates social innovations that address the social
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Center for Chest Wall Deformities Connecticut Children’s Center for Chest Wall Deformities provides expert evaluation and treatment for children and teens with chest wall abnormalities such as pectus excavatum (sunken chest), pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) and other structural differences in the chest wall. Our Condition
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum Agenesis of the corpus callosum occurs when the corpus callosum doesn’t develop or only partially develops. The corpus callosum is a central structure within the brain that serves as a bridge of connecting nerves between the two halves of the brain. It facilitates communication Clinical Pathways A clinical pathway is a structured, evidence-based, multidisciplinary plan that details steps in the care of patients with a specific condition. The goal of a clinical pathway is to standardize best practice, improve patient outcomes and reduce cost. This is accomplished by
Community Child Health Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is nationally recognized as a pioneer in building partnerships across all sectors known to impact child health, development and well-being, such as housing, transportation, food and nutrition, and family support services.
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Keeping Young Drivers Safe: The Fight Against Distracted Driving By Anna Stern, MPH: April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to reflect on how we can all make safer choices behind the wheel. The Injury Prevention Center (IPC), a program of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health , is committed to promoting road