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Prepare for Care Kit Whether your child is about to have major surgery or a routine check-up, a little preparation can help them feel comfortable. That’s Connecticut Children’s specialty! Our experts have lots of tips and tricks to support kids on their health journeys. Here, we’ve gathered our best
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Loaner Hearing Aid Program Our program is designed to help children maintain access to sound with loaner hearing aids during the 2-4 weeks when their own hearing aid(s) are out for repair. Connecticut Children’s loaner hearing aids are digital behind-the-ear hearing aids fit to the needs of each child, but