Service/Program
Sports Physical Therapy Disney Initiative The Walt Disney Company is delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. This commitment dates back to Walt Disney himself, who would visit with children in hospitals, often accompanied by Disney characters and animators. In 2018, Disney built on this
Doctor
Alyssa Nickel, PA-C Physician Assistant, Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat


Article
How Can Young Baseball and Softball Players Avoid Common Injuries? By Dylan Roman, PT, DPT: Play ball! Baseball and softball season is about to start, and we’re excited to cheer on players. Whether your child is an elite athlete or a Little Leaguer, we want to keep them injury-free. Connecticut Children’s sports physical therapist Dylan Roman, PT, DPT, shares how to
Rare Disease The Scientific Center for Rare Disease at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute is a hub of expertise in the fields of pediatric endocrinology, rheumatology, gene therapy, metabolic bone disease, neurology, and many other disciplines in the field of rare disease. With a focus
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
Location
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford About This Location The main campus of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is located at 282 Washington Street in Hartford. It is one of just two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England and the only one in Connecticut 100% dedicated to kids. Specialty
Neonatology The Division of Neonatology is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered care to premature and sick newborns throughout Connecticut and eastern New York. With 230 licensed beds across 16 neonatal intensive care units and well baby nurseries, Connecticut Children’s Article
Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Treatment: Inside a Successful Fetal Laser Surgery By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: When Essence and Eric found out they were expecting identical twin boys, they knew the pregnancy would be unique. The twins were monochorionic-diamniotic or “mono-di”—meaning they shared a placenta but had separate amniotic sacs. But early in the pregnancy, they received an

