By: Sarah Gedeon, MSW Black femicide is a silent public health crisis that has yet to be uncovered in the midst of current social movements. Every day in 2020, at least four Black women and girls were murdered, according to The Guardian, which makes this issue an urgent […]
Women have made a remarkable impact on the healthcare field. As part of Connecticut Children’s diversity, equity and inclusion journey to strengthen our culture, we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of diverse medical pioneers. These are the physicians, surgeons, nurses and scientists – both at Connecticut Children’s and […]
Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions women have made in the United States in a variety of fields, including art, science, medicine, math, education and other areas. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor Women’s History Month with our team members, patients and […]
Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of children. Connecticut Children’s was honored to host Admiral Levine as the featured presenter during a recent Pediatric Grand Rounds session. […]
Connecticut Children’s is committed to strengthening our culture related to diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure team members, patients, families and community partners all feel respected and a sense of belonging within our organization. As part of that, we recognize the importance of honoring medical pioneers – physicians, […]
At Connecticut Children’s, we proudly honor Black History Month with our team members, patients and their families. We do so by displaying signage in our hospital, providing educational resources to team members, sharing team member profiles and much more. As a children’s hospital, we recognize that the month […]
By: Luis Rivera, MSW Diapers are an incredible expense for families and many have a tough time affording the amount needed to keep their children clean and dry. An important new initiative addresses diaper insecurity and Connecticut Children’s is excited to be a partner in it to help […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides a time for all of us to reflect on the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader while also focusing on opportunities that still exist to bring about health equity as well as racial and social justice. At Connecticut Children’s, […]
