Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is a national leader in promoting the optimal health, development and well-being of children in Connecticut and around the country. Launched in 2012, the Office is recognized as a pioneer in utilizing a cross-sector approach to build stronger child-serving systems and […]
By: Marcus Smith Used by physicians in a clinical setting, prescriptions help patients access the pharmaceuticals they need to make them feel better. However, in the ongoing conversation regarding children’s health and development, an important concept is often overlooked. That is the evidence-based concept that non-clinical interventions can […]
By: Garry Lapidus, PA-C, MPH Every time a new administration takes office, it represents an opportunity for advocates to influence future public policy priorities with regards to critical areas of importance in our state. After voters elected Ned Lamont to serve as our state’s next governor, I was […]
By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH Physicians have long encouraged people of all ages to remain physically active and now new federal guidelines, as well as a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, provide further motivation for children and families to get moving. Last month, the U.S. Department […]
Paul Dworkin, MD serves as executive vice president for community child health at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, director of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health, and founding director of the Help Me Grow National Center. Dr. Dworkin is also a professor of pediatrics at UConn School of […]
By: Susan Roman, RN, MPH It’s been quite a year for Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination thanks in large part to amazing teamwork shown by our dedicated team members. We have had some small but significant successes, as well as achievements that have garnished national recognition. Some […]
By: Brendan T. Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS As a gun owner, parent, and pediatric surgeon, I can see both sides of what is all too often a polarized debate about how best to prevent firearm injuries in the United States. Perhaps a better way to frame this debate […]
At Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, we focus on providing world class medical and surgical care for our young patients. However, we also go a step beyond that by making it a priority to address the non-medical needs of our community. We are proud to highlight our community-focused work […]
