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Cancer Supportive Care Services Directed by Connecticut Children’s oncologist Andrea Orsey, MD, MSCE, the Cancer Supportive Care Program collaborates with medical providers and researchers on a regional, national and international basis to provide state-of-the-art supportive care for oncology and hematology Service/Program
Solid Tumor Program Connecticut Children’s Solid Tumor Program is one of the few pediatric cancer programs in the country with a dedicated team. The team collaborates with regional and national committees to develop novel therapies for children, adolescents and young adults with solid tumor Care Network Information for Parents The Connecticut Children’s Care Network is a primary care pediatrician-led organization that combines a nationally ranked children’s hospital, its subspecialists, and community physicians into one network that works to improve patient care for children around the region
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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 Service/Program
Sarcoma Program Connecticut Children’s Sarcoma Program provides comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent and young adult oncology patients with both soft tissue sarcomas and sarcomas of the bone. We take an integrated, collaborative approach when treating patients offering treatment types Service/Program
Emergency Medical Treatment In Connecticut Children’s 35-bed emergency department, comprehensive medical services are available to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including: Abdominal or other serious conditions Brain and head injuries Broken bones Burns Infections Poisoning Psychiatric illness Condition
Fetal Alloimmunization Fetal alloimmunization, previously referred to as isoimmunization, occurs when a pregnant person’s immune system produces antibodies against fetal red blood cell antigens which can attack and destroy the fetal red blood cells (hemolytic anemia). Background Every individual has Service/Program
Emergency Mental Health Services We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, compassionate, culturally inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare for all children. We focus on prevention, treatment, innovation, research, education, and advocacy to empower lifelong success. Service/Program
Critical Care Transport Connecticut Children’s Critical Care Transport Service include highly skilled nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced practitioners and physicians with advanced training to care for critically ill infants, children, and teens. The Critical Care Transport Service provides: 24 Service/Program
Diabetes Program Diabetes is a medical condition that causes irregular blood sugar levels in the body. When blood sugar levels remain too high for too long, it can cause long-term health problems such as nerve damage, vision impairment, kidney damage, or heart disease. The pediatric Article
Q&A: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Pediatric Epilepsy & Primary Dystonia By David Hersh, MD: If your child’s epilepsy or dystonia isn’t responding to medication or other treatments, what comes next? Connecticut Children’s, in partnership with UConn Health, offers deep brain stimulation (DBS) as an option for pediatric patients — and for many families, a reason for hope
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Center for Rare Bone Disorders Connecticut Children’s Center for Rare Bone Disorders specializes in treating and finding causes of rare bone diseases. The center is headed by globally recognized endocrinologist and researcher Emily Germain-Lee, MD, who is actively developing new therapies to treat these Service/Program
Kids’ Center for Bone Health The Kids’ Center for Bone Health provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to children of all ages who suffer from metabolic bone diseases, including primary and secondary causes of bone loss, such as: Effects of chronic illness Effects of medical therapies History of