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4 Questions with David Hersh, MD By David Hersh, MD: As part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey, Connecticut Children’s celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month , which honors the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. As part of our organization’s recognition of this month and other

Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Why the New National Advisory? By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a new warning over social media and youth mental health. Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Psychologist Bradley S. Jerson, PhD, answers popular questions from parents about this advisory…

5 Things to Know About the Omicron BA.2 Subvariant By John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH: Since the very first cases of COVID-19 arrived in Connecticut in March of 2020, the pandemic has felt like a game of stop and go. And just when life seems to have returned back to normal after this past winter’s Omicron surge, here we are hearing and reading about the Omicron BA

8 Sun and Skin Safety Tips for a Fun Summer By Keri Wallace, MD: In New England, summer sneaks up after a long winter. However, when the sun comes out, it’s out full force. Before you and the family head outside and “take back” summer, check out some summer sun safety tips to protect yourself and those you love against the sun’s harmful rays

“He Has His Life Back”: Ben’s Story Last summer, Ben Kline couldn’t make it from the kitchen to his bedroom without hugging the wall. He was having trouble balancing. He had a constant headache. He was so sensitive to light, he had to stop playing video games. He was so sensitive to sound, his younger sister

What to Expect at Your Fetal Echocardiogram By Alicia Wang, MD: For many babies, care begins during pregnancy. If your developing baby might be at risk of a heart condition, you’ll see a fetal cardiologist. These experts use special technology called a fetal echocardiogram to detect heart problems in utero – and begin important care and

Powerful Forces: Gravity and Child Health By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey Big news hit the scientific community in February about gravity. One hundred years after Albert Einstein first predicted their existence in his groundbreaking theory of general relativity, scientists detected gravitational waves for the first time. The

Benefits of Screening for Food Insecurity By Catherine Wiley, MD: Food insecurity is a problem that affects far more children than most people realize. Across the country, an estimated 16 million kids live in households that lack consistent access to food, according to a r ecent policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help

SparkDC: A Platform for Innovation By Annika Anderson, MPH: On September 19th, 2023 I had the honor of attending the Honorable Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6th Annual Maternal and Infant Health Summit as a SparkDC Speaker. This year’s summit focused on timely topics including working women and best practices for employers of expectant mothers

Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities We are excited to share our newly published 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. The report is a bedrock document for Connecticut Children’s and our Office for Community Child Health. It summarizes expansive community health data into concise critical community health needs

Innovating with Purpose: Lessons Learned from Team Members By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: This is the fourth article in our Innovating with Purpose series, which describes Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovating with purpose is critical to an organization’s success. As you can imagine

Help Me Grow Forum: “It’s Time to Stand Up for Our Kids!” By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH and Joann Petrini, PhD, MPH The 10th annual Help Me Grow National Forum, co-hosted by the Help Me Grow National Center and Help Me Grow Western New York, featured three days of shared learning and inspiration around best practices to collectively

Help Me Grow: From Singular Focus To “Triple Threat” By Paul Dworkin, MD: The momentous occasion of the 10th annual Help Me Grow National Forum, held in Buffalo, New York, is a time for reflection and celebration. While I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts and emotions, I am admittedly challenged to do justice to this noteworthy event

Advancing Outcomes for All Children By Steven C. Rogers, MD, MS: Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is a national leader in promoting the optimal health, development and well-being of children in Connecticut and around the country. Launched in 2012, the Office is recognized as a pioneer in utilizing a cross-sector

Innovating with Purpose: A Tale of Two Healthcare Entities By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH and Joann Petrini, PhD, MPH This is the third in a series of articles describing Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey toward innovating with purpose by creating and nurturing a culture of innovation. In the previous blog