OCCH Programs & Services Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office) addresses critical contemporary issues in children’s lives that have the potential to adversely affect their health and development. The Office not only serves as a critical community resource, but also
Easy Breathing Our nationally recognized Easy Breathing© program helps to improve diagnosis rates of asthma and also helps to create a standardized approach to help keep asthma under control. Easy Breathing is an evidence-based asthma management program that translates national asthma guidelines into a usable format for pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and family medicine practitioners.
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PAS 2026 CONFERENCE Eating Disorder Clinical Pathway Eating disorders are increasingly prevalent in pediatrics and represent a complex interaction between medical and psychiatric manifestations. The need for a standardized approach is critical, due to the high risk of the condition (eating disorders have the highest mortality of
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Why Would My Child Need a Plastic Surgeon? Common Reasons for Referral By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: When most people hear “plastic surgery,” they think of cosmetic procedures or enhancements. But in the world of kids, plastic surgery is very different. Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeons focus on reconstructive care—helping children with conditions that affect how they
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Broken Nose or Just a Bump? When Kids Need a Plastic Surgeon for Nasal Injuries By Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC: If your child takes a hit to the nose from sports or activity, one of the first questions parents ask is: Is it broken—and will it heal on its own? It can be hard to tell the difference between “just a bump” and a broken nose. Connecticut Children's pediatric plastic surgery team
Research Institute Connecticut Children's Research Institute (CCRI) is at the forefront of transforming pediatric healthcare. We stand at the intersection of passion and innovation, driven by a mission to revolutionize the care and treatment of children, offering new hope for better outcomes. Our
What to Expect During a Neurology Appointment Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Welcome! Here we go… to Neurology
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.
Center for Care Coordination Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination (the Center) empowers families to advocate for their children and connects families to appropriate medical, behavioral, educational, legal and social services. Care coordination is a team-based approach designed to meet the
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Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit 1 of only 2 units in New England (and the only one in Connecticut) with comprehensive pediatric medical and mental health services At Connecticut Children's Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit, we support and treat children and adolescents from ages 6-17 with complex medical Article
Fevers in Children: When to Worry and When to Stay Calm By Saima N. Jafri, DO: This article was originally published in 2022 and last updated in April 2026 for relevance. Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, lays out the facts on fever in kids. What
Your Family’s Summer Safety Kit: What Every Parent Needs to Know Right Now This guide helps prevent the most common summer injuries—from drowning to heat illness—so your family can stay safe all season. Reviewed by Connecticut Children's Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease & Injury Prevention experts Start Here: The Essentials Water safety Heat