Women physicians and surgeons at Connecticut Children’s recently teamed up to raise awareness about diaper insecurity and collect diapers for families in need. The PoWER group, which is Connecticut Children’s affinity group for women physicians, and the Women in Surgery group, which is Connecticut Children’s affinity group for […]
Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. At Connecticut Children’s, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and other culture months as part of our journey to make our organization more welcoming and inclusive. […]
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have contributed extensively to the rich history of our country and their impact on the healthcare field as medical pioneers is remarkable. As part of Connecticut Children’s diversity, equity and inclusion journey, and our celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & […]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made in the United States during past and present times. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor AANHPI Heritage Month with our […]
Connecticut Children’s is committed to breaking the cycle of violence and increasing safety in Connecticut communities. As part of that, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center (IPC) received $2 million in funding from the city of Hartford in March 2022 to oversee the Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) Strengthening […]
By: Laura Marin-Ruiz, DDS, MHA Good oral health is crucial to a child’s overall health and development, yet disparities exist among children based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. This article explores the link between oral health and overall health in children, dental health disparities, and strategies pediatricians […]
By: Luis Rivera, MSW Connecticut Children’s is proud to participate in the Walk to Work Program operated by the Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA). The program is designed to help residents living in the South End of Hartford launch or further their careers in the neighborhoods where they […]
By: Christine Finck, MD, FACS, and Melissa Santos, PhD More than 17 million U.S. children and teens live with a common chronic disease that has been stigmatized for years – pediatric obesity. In Connecticut, 15.3% of 10-17 year olds a nd 14.5% of 2-4 year olds suffer from […]
