Childhood Prosperity Lab Childhood Prosperity Lab is committed to elevating social innovations, which are creative strategies and opportunities that address the social, behavioral, and environmental challenges that children and families too often face. Our Mission Guide the development of social
Publications Connecticut Children's publishes a variety of reports, including the Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Benefit Report, Pediatric Nursing Annual Report, and Department of Pediatrics and Surgical Specialties Annual Report.

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Melissa M. Condren, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Nurse Practitioner, Plastic Surgery
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- Plastic Surgery

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Lauren Schmidtberg, PA-C, MMSc Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery
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- Plastic Surgery



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Christopher D. Hughes MD, MPH Division Head, Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Team
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- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Center

Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) Clinical Pathway Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) are a common presenting complaint for children under 1 year of age and cause a great deal of anxiety for parents and caregivers. The presentation of BRUEs can be widely variable and involve a constellation of observed, subjective and
Septic Shock Clinical Pathway Sepsis is a leading cause of death among children. Survivors of sepsis may have long term sequelae. The World Health Organization calls for improvement in prevention, diagnosis, and management of sepsis. In 2024, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) compiled new criteria

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Alexandra DeVaux, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology
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- Endocrinology & Diabetes

Croup Clinical Pathway Croup is the most common infectious cause of upper airway obstruction in children, accounting for 15% of all respiratory tract disease in pediatric practice. 3-5% of all children will get croup at some point in their lives, but only 5-10% of these cases are severe enough to
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Nutrition Connecticut Children’s team of pediatric registered dietitians provide care for infants, children and teens affected by a variety of medical conditions, including critical illnesses, developmental delays and food allergies.