Pride Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) during past and present times. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor Pride Month with our team members, patients and […]
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: 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 […]
By: STRIVE Sponsors and Team As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Connecticut Children’s organized three career panel discussions for high school students to learn about clinical and other healthcare employment opportunities. Connecticut Children’s Support and Teamwork Resulting in Valuable Experiences (STRIVE) initiative organized the […]
By: Jessica Hollenbach, PhD Asthma affects more than 8% of youth in the United States making it one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses affecting young people, and it disproportionately affects children living in underserved communities. The complexity of current guidelines for treating asthma is often overwhelming for […]
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 […]
