Connecticut Children’s Alliance With Nuvance Health When a new baby arrives or a child is injured or sick, they need special care – right away, and close to home. That’s why Connecticut Children’s is proud to have an Alliance with Nuvance Health. Through the Alliance, Connecticut Children’s board-certified experts provide newborn
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Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Norwalk Hospital Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care at Norwalk Hospital is a joint service of Connecticut Children’s and Nuvance Health. This alliance provides: 1. Neonatal care to children in the Norwalk area 2. Expanded Emergency Care for Children in Southern Fairfield County The community
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Emergency Medicine When your child has a health concern that requires immediate attention, Connecticut Children’s highly experienced emergency medicine team provides specialized care to meet their unique needs. Designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Connecticut Children’s is able to Medical Records Patients & Families It is the obligation of the hospital to protect the confidentiality of our patients’ medical records. Any information contained in the medical record is confidential and protected by federal and state law. Therefore, patient information will only be released
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Orthopedics Children’s musculoskeletal needs are different from those of adults. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide expert care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults, so their growing bones, muscles and joints are treated with the latest medical advancements Rhabdomyolysis Clinical Pathway Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle leading to the release of intracellular muscle constituents. The most common etiologies in children are viral illnesses, exercise, and trauma. Muscle pain and muscle weakness are the most common
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Emergency Room or Urgent Care? When Your Child Needs Care, Here's Where to Go It’s stressful enough when you or your child is sick or injured. It’s even more stressful if you’re not sure where to go – the emergency room, urgent care center or your doctor. Here’s a list to break it down.
Request Your Medical Records Requests are processed within 30 days of the date the request is received. If we are unable to complete your request within this timeframe, you will be notified. Patients under the age of 18 must have the parent/legal guardian complete this form. Additional steps may be required
Awards & Recognition American Nurses Credential Center Accreditation Connecticut Children’s has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) through its Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). This is the highest recognition an organization can be awarded by the
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REACH for the STARS Survivorship Program Cancer survivorship brings new challenges to children, adolescents, young adults and their families. These challenges can include accessing future health care, delayed effects of cancer treatment, secondary cancers, and quality of life. Survivors of childhood cancers require
Continuing Medical Education Continuing education activities are available through our Continuing Education Portal. The portal allows you to: View and register for upcoming events. (Follow our tutorial.) Watch live events. Download course materials. Take online evaluations. (Follow our tutorial.) Access your
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Sports Medicine