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11 Questions with Annette Vannilam, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist
By Annette Vannilam, MD:
In this interview, Annette Vannilam, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, shares what drew her to Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Vannilam treats children of all ages who deal with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions ranging from uncomplicated to complex.

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From Signing Building Beams to Building Memories: Debra's Journey at Connecticut Children's
For Debra, a veteran team member at Connecticut Children's, this rings true as she reflects on her journey from signing the first steel beam for the original hospital in 1996 to preparing to sign another beam for the new 8-story patient tower set to open in Fall of 2025.

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Transformative $4.5 Million Gift Establishes Beit Paley Garden Terrace: A Haven of Healing & Beit Paley Fetal Care Operating Room in Connecticut Children's New Tower
Hartford, CT (March 19, 2024)— In an unparalleled commitment to the well-being of young patients, their families, and the state's sole children's hospital, Roger and Sondra Beit and Mark and Luanne Paley, along with their families, have given an extraordinary $4.5 million towards
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Free Housing for Early Educators! The First Early Care and Education (ECE) Innovation of its Kind
By Annika Anderson:
Last week, I was preparing for my workday with a hot cup of coffee in one hand and my phone in the other. As someone formally trained in human development and family sciences now working to advance the impact of social innovations, a certain CBS News headline ceased my early

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Beyond Spinal Cord Injury: Ava’s Story
By Jonathan Martin, MD:
Besides competing on the high school swim team and earning high honors, her chief concern was getting her driver’s license. “I was this active kid who always wanted to be out doing something, always with that competitive edge,” she says. Then, a few weeks after her 16th birthday

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Celebrating Pride Month: Activities and Resources for Families and Children
Pride Month serves as an excellent opportunity to educate children about the significant contributions and achievements of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) both historically and in contemporary

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Meet Randy Stevens, MD, Pediatric Heart Surgeon
By Randy Stevens, MD:
Randy Stevens, MD, joined Connecticut Children's this spring. We look forward to his contributions to our diverse team of medical experts at the Heart Center. Get to know a bit more about Dr. Stevens in the interview below.

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Beyond Craniosynostosis: Jack’s Story
By Jonathan Martin, MD:
Katelyn and Eric McGlone had been parents for exactly five weeks and one day when they got the news: Their newborn son, Jack, needed surgery on his skull for a condition called craniosynostosis. They were stunned, and scared. Jack was just so tiny. They were still getting the

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Transforming Mental Health Support for Your Child: Connecticut Children’s Commitment
By Kristen Volz-Spessard, MS:
Prioritizing the well-being of our youth is critical. At Connecticut Children’s, we are committed to supporting your child’s mental health. We offer a range of initiatives, resources, and support services designed to address these challenges. From counseling and therapeutic

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Is it a Sprain or Broken Bone? Here’s How to Tell.
By Allison E. Crepeau, MD:
This blog was originally published in June 2024 and was last updated in March 2025. Sprains and broken bones can be painful and can look similar from the outside. It is important to know when to seek treatment. Connecticut Children’s sports medicine expert Allison Crepeau, MD

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Breast Milk for NICU Babies: A Guide for New Parents
By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP:
Breastfeeding your baby in the NICU can be a wonderful way to bond with your child and provide them with the best possible nutrition. But it can also be challenging because so many medically complex babies have trouble feeding at the beginning of their life. Here is a guide from
