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Childhood Prosperity Lab What is Social Innovation? Creative strategies, frameworks and other resources that support the health, development, and well-being of children, families and communities. The Lab incubates and advances social innovations by: Co-designing solutions in partnership with children
Your Visit or Stay At Connecticut Children’s, providing care beyond imagination begins before families even enter one of our doors. Get acquainted with us and know what to expect before and after you arrive. Have an Appointment or Stay? Here's What to Bring: Form of ID such as a valid driver's
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Craniofacial Team Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose and treat an array of conditions from the common to the complex, from cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis to nasal and jaw deformities. Our team includes board-certified physicians with expertise in plastic surgery Advocacy Connecticut Children’s is often called upon by policy makers to act as an expert resource on health care issues that affect children. Too often, kids do not have a voice in the decisions that affect them and their families. Connecticut Children’s advocacy efforts are aimed at