OCCH Programs & Services Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office) addresses critical contemporary issues in children’s lives that have the potential to adversely affect their health and development. The Office not only serves as a critical community resource, but also
Asthma Center It is estimated that more than 25 million people live with asthma in the United States and many of them are children whose families are unaware they have the disease. The Asthma Center is dedicated to increasing awareness about asthma and the treatment options that are crucial to
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Free, Confidential Support for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence By Ashley Starr Frechette and Susan DiVietro, PhD Ashley Starr Frechette, the director of health professional outreach at Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Susan DiVietro, PhD, a research scientist with Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center, share an
Easy Breathing Our nationally recognized Easy Breathing© program helps to improve diagnosis rates of asthma and also helps to create a standardized approach to help keep asthma under control. Easy Breathing is an evidence-based asthma management program that translates national asthma guidelines into a usable format for pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and family medicine practitioners.
Center for Care Coordination Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination (the Center) empowers families to advocate for their children and connects families to appropriate medical, behavioral, educational, legal and social services. Care coordination is a team-based approach designed to meet the
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Vote for Kids: Here’s How You Can Make a Difference for Children’s Health By Aimee Monroy Smith, Connecticut Children’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs Lawn signs, nonstop political ads on television, social media, and the radio can only mean one thing — it’s election season! It is time to get involved and share your Article
Tackle Toddler Tantrums Like a Champ By Laura Caneira, DNP, APRN, FNP-C: We all know that tantrums are normal behavior for toddlers, but that doesn’t change how upsetting they may feel for everyone in the household. That’s why it’s helpful to have strategies ready to keep your cool – and, of course, calm your child. For help with toddler tantrums
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Why Connecticut Children’s is a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment Connecticut Children’s is taking an important step to ensure team members have a voice in our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. Our organization has launched a new DEI Advisory Board, which is poised to help shape a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all we
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Celebrating Sickle Cell Patients at Connecticut Children’s Determined to make patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their families feel more comfortable while at Connecticut Children’s, Kelly Ha, LMSW, a member of Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board, turned a creative idea into reality in launching
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Does My Child Have Nasal Allergies? All About Allergic Rhinitis By Amy Hughes, MD: Nasal allergies are one of the most common conditions in kids today. Inflammation of the nasal passage occurs when a child inhales something they are allergic to, like animal dander or pollen. Nasal allergies also called “allergic rhinitis” or “hay fever,” but neither hay nor
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Meet Rachel: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives Through Excellent Care After working alongside Advanced Practice Providers (APP) for several years as a bedside nurse, Rachel Caplan, APRN, was inspired to go back to school. Now a nurse practitioner in Hospital Medicine, Rachel creates a genuine connection with patients and their families by
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Albuterol Shortage Continues: What Parents of Asthmatic Kids Should Know By Melanie Sue Collins, MD: 71,900 children in Connecticut have asthma and there has been a shortage of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution since October. Albuterol is a fast-acting medication used to treat asthma and other breathing issues. What do parents need to know about the continued albuterol