Pediatric, Youth and Family HIV Program Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health’s Pediatric, Youth and Family HIV Program is comprised of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive specialty infectious disease medical and preventative care for children, youth, women and families living with, affected by and
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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
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Play, Learn, Grow: The Heart of Community Spaces By Madhura Sawant-Suryawanshi: Do you remember the places in your neighborhood where you felt most at home, where you played with your siblings, met up with friends after school, or spent time with your family in a park or community space? These are the spots that stay with us, where connections are made
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From Risk to Resilience: How Connection and Prevention Support Youth Mental Health By Isabella Baldino: On any given campus, there are students quietly navigating stress, uncertainty, and challenges that aren’t always visible. Academic pressure, social transitions, and personal struggles can build over time, often without others noticing. Youth mental health doesn’t exist in one
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Alex Golden, MD Interim Division Head, Cardiology | Director, Inpatient Cardiology
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Youth Suicide Prevention Center If you feel you or your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 or 988 for emergency or crisis intervention.
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Is Youth Sports Pressure Hurting Your Child’s Mental Health? By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and was last updated in April 2026. Youth sports can be a powerful way for children to build confidence, friendships, and resilience. But when the pressure to perform becomes overwhelming, it can take a toll on a child’s mental
Healthy Homes Program Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program (Healthy Homes) understands that the places and conditions in which children live shape their lives and their health. Toxins and hazards often found in older or poorly maintained homes, such as lead-based paint, mold, and unsafe