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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH For the first time in over 50 years, the White House convened a conference of stakeholders with a goal of ending hunger and increasing healthy eating and physical activity in the U.S. by 2030 – the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and […]
Determined to make patients with sickle cell disease and their families feel more comfortable during inpatient stays and clinic appointments at Connecticut Children’s, Kelly Ha, LMSW, a member of Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, turned a creative idea into reality in launching the “I See […]
As part of our organization’s efforts to keep children safe this upcoming holiday season and all year long, Connecticut Children’s is collaborating with hospitals and health systems across the country in a new nationwide public awareness campaign that encourages families to ask one question when their children visit […]
