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Anesthesiology Children undergoing surgery, invasive diagnostic procedures, and some imaging tests and radiologic interventions may require anesthesia to block sensations in areas of the body that would otherwise experience pain or severe discomfort. Our pediatric anesthesiology team receive

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Vascular Anomalies Vascular anomalies are abnormalities that can affect capillaries, veins, arteries and lymphatics. Common types of vascular abnormalities include: Infantile hemangiomas Venous and arteriovenous malformations Lymphatic malformation Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Kaposiform

Connecticut Newborn Screening Network A simple blood test can detect more than 60 rare genetic conditions in newborns. If left untreated, these disorders can lead to illness, physical disability, developmental delay, or even death. Nurses perform a heel stick on every newborn in Connecticut to collect a few drops of

Craniofacial Center 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

Dentistry If your child needs a dental specialist, you’ve come to the right place. The pediatric dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who practice at Connecticut Children’s specialize in treating the full spectrum of dental needs for children of all ages. From impacted wisdom teeth

Lead Treatment Program No blood lead level is considered safe in children, and our multi-disciplinary team of pediatric providers is specially trained to treat children with lead exposure and lead poisoning. In addition, Connecticut Children’s Lead Treatment Program works with pediatricians and other

Mental Health As the only health system in the state 100% dedicated to kids, Connecticut Children’s specializes in the unique mental health needs of children, teens and young adults. Our experts work together to provide the support your child and family needs. That includes closely

Volunteer Connecticut Children’s relies on more than 300 volunteers. As valuable members of our team, volunteers receive training and other benefits to make the experience as rewarding as possible, for them and for our patients and families. Volunteer responsibilities may include leading

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Running Analysis Program Connecticut Children’s two-dimensional running analysis in Farmington, Connecticut is a comprehensive program consisting of multiple running trials on a Noraxon™ pressure treadmill. The Noraxon treadmill has the ability to capture the force generated from each foot upon landing

Continence Program Urinary incontinence (enuresis) can be very stressful for the patient and family. Urinary incontinence can cause stress, social anxiety, and embarrassment for the child leading to missing out on activities with friends and family, such as sleepovers, summer camps, or school trips

Kidney Stone Program Connecticut Children’s Reductions of Children’s Kidney Stones (“ROCKS”) Clinic provides a full range of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic innovations for children and adolescents affected by kidney stones, including those who’ve had them previously and those who are at risk