By: Lauren Dominique Team members of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office) recently embraced an opportunity to participate in a shared reading and discussion group to advance their understanding of the ongoing inequities faced by people of color. The team was invited by the Office’s […]
By: Paul H. Dworkin, MD With great sadness, I share my reflections on the passing of our dear friend and beloved colleague, Joanna Bogin. Joanna was the first manager of the Help Me Grow (HMG) National Center, leading our HMG dissemination efforts even prior to our evolution to […]
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 in our 25th year of service to children and families, we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of diverse medical pioneers. These are the physicians, […]
By: Scott Orsey I just lived a deeply insightful week that I believe would challenge even the most steadfast worldview. It came months into a department-wide introspection called our Pathways to Action initiative, which involved holding town hall meetings for team members to reflect on our office culture […]
By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH In an ordinary year, I develop a work plan to guide the strategic priorities and efforts of Childhood Prosperity Lab, which oversees the social innovation efforts of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office). The plan enables me to map out […]
Connecticut Children’s celebrates its 25th year of service to children and families this year. The milestone comes as we also embark on a journey to enhance our culture related to diversity, equity and inclusion. This journey will ensure team members, patients, families and community partners all feel respected […]
By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH Most Americans do not follow a healthy dietary pattern. This is the conclusion of the recently released 2020-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme of this edition is “make every bite count.” This edition marks the first time […]
By: Chris Corcoran Concerns over the possibility of children being exposed to unhealthy housing conditions during COVID-19-related stay-at-home orders helped fuel a record year for Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program in 2020. Record Levels of Service Even with the pandemic in full swing and losing the Spring building […]
