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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
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Keep Kids Safe in Cars All Summer Long By Amy Watkins, MPH: It might feel like a mild day outside, just 75 degrees, but the inside of a parked car can heat up quickly. In as little as 30 minutes, the temperature can reach 109°F, creating a dangerous oven-like environment for a child. No child can withstand this kind of heat. Most hot car
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Pediatric Surgery Surgery can be a stressful time for children and families. At Connecticut Children’s, our board-certified pediatric surgeons provide expert, compassionate care for patients of all ages — from prenatal and neonatal surgeries to procedures for adolescents. Whether your child needs Article
Back-to-School Mental Health Tips for Parents, Teachers & School Staff By Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH: As the school year kicks off across Connecticut, families and educators alike are facing more than supply lists and bus schedules. Today’s students are managing emotions, navigating social pressures, and adjusting to academic demands — all while recovering from the disruptions of
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Encephalocele What is a Cephalocele? A cephalocele is a rare condition where part of the brain or its covering pushes through an opening in the skull. These openings may be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). There are two main types of cephaloceles Article
Beyond Extreme Prematurity: Mikayla’s Story By Nicole Murray, MD: Delivered barely halfway through a typical pregnancy — at just 25 weeks and 6 days — she weighed less than a pound. Her lungs were severely underdeveloped. At the hospital where she was born, the doctors weren’t sure she’d survive the night. But Mikayla had other plans. Today
Injury Prevention Center The mission of the Injury Prevention Center (IPC) at Connecticut Children’s is to reduce unintentional injury and violence among Connecticut residents and to translate research into injury prevention programs and policy.