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Immunology A child’s immune system is his or her body’s natural defense against infection. Connecticut Children’s board-certified immunologists evaluate and treat infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of recurring, severe or unusual infections of the immune system. More than Service/Program
Travel Medicine We ensure travel vaccines are up to date and provide travel specific vaccines such as Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies and others. We provide advice on the prevention of Malaria and other Mosquito-borne infections as well as prescribe antimalarial medications Service/Program
Antimicrobial Stewardship Connecticut Children’s antimicrobial stewardship program helps providers at Connecticut Children’s deliver optimal therapy to their patients with infectious diseases. We do this through: Monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends and local antimicrobial usage Education to Article
Easy Ways to Use Up the Random Ingredients in Your Kitchen Pantry By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: The challenge: Preparing nutritious meals that your kids will actually eat… even if your pantry is looking a little empty. Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN, a pediatric dietitian in Connecticut Children’s Division of Obesity & Weight Management , shares tips to use up those last random
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Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Program Some babies who are born premature are at higher risk for neurologic or developmental conditions. The Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Program at Connecticut Children’s provides comprehensive assessment and care from birth up to 3 years old for a range of complex issues Flu Vaccine Our top priority at Connecticut Children’s is keeping each other and our patient families safe. That’s why the organization is once again requiring all team members—in clinical and non-clinical roles—to receive a flu vaccine for the 2025-26 flu season as a condition of employment
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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 neonatal care to children in Norwalk. Doctor
Craig Lapin, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist, The Central Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Center Director
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- Pulmonary Medicine
- Aerodigestive Medicine
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Fresh Check Day Joins Connecticut Children’s to Expand Youth Mental Health Movement By Isabella Baldino: As youth mental health continues to demand urgent national attention, Connecticut Children’s Youth Suicide Prevention Center (the Center) is taking a major step forward by assuming management of Fresh Check Day —a nationally recognized, evidence-informed mental health promotion
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Palliative Care Pediatric palliative care is an active, total approach to relieve pain and suffering by embracing physical, emotional and spiritual elements of care with a focus on maximizing quality of life for children with serious illness and their families. Palliative care is appropriate for REACH Resident Education in Advocacy and Community Health (REACH) is an opportunity available to residents of the University of Connecticut Pediatric Residency Program. Our Mission To foster the development of pediatricians who are committed to improving children’s health and well