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Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic Connecticut Children's Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic (ABC Clinic) is made up of both hematology and adolescent medicine clinicians with expertise in the care of adolescents and young adult females with possible or confirmed bleeding and clotting disorders that Service/Program
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program Service/Program
Comprehensive Fertility and Sexual Health Program Our goal is to provide all newly diagnosed patients with an understanding of the risks that their specific diagnosis and proposed treatment may have on future fertility. We also meet with patients post-treatment for evaluation of gonadal damage, fertility potential, and Service/Program
Hemangioma Program They often look like red or pink mounds on the skin, and happen when blood vessels grow in an abnormal way. An infantile hemangioma is the most common vascular anomaly in children. They often present at or soon after birth and grow quickly in early infancy. Infantile hemangiomas Service/Program
Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program Connecticut Children’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program is a federally funded program that provides compassionate care to children and adults with bleeding and clotting disorders. We treat the whole person and their family through comprehensive care coordination of all the medical Article
Melatonin Poisoning in Kids: What Parents Should Know By John Brancato, MD: All parents can agree—a good night’s sleep is one of the most amazing feelings—and even more so when our children sleep well. It’s not always easy, though, and sometimes kids need a little help getting into a healthy sleeping routine. Melatonin has become a popular, over-the
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Beyond Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): Kiki’s Story A week after baby Kikiolaoluwa was born, her doctors in Nigeria found a hole in her heart. At first, they told Kiki’s parents – mom Moninuola and dad Oladapo – to wait and see if the hole closed on its own. But several months later, everything was worse. Kiki was losing weight
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The Center for Cardio-Oncology and Innovation for Cancer Survivors Connecticut Children’s Center for Cardio-Oncology Health and Innovation for Cancer Survivors (CHICS) instantiates a vibrant collaboration between our Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, the Division of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, and Health Systems Service/Program
Neuro-Oncology Connecticut Children’s Neuro-Oncology Program treats children and young adults with malignant, non-malignant and spinal cord tumors. Our patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care from our Neuro-Oncology team including other pediatric subspecialties such as Physical Service/Program
Cancer Supportive Care Services Directed by Connecticut Children’s oncologist Andrea Orsey, MD, MSCE, the Cancer Supportive Care Program collaborates with medical providers and researchers on a regional, national and international basis to provide state-of-the-art supportive care for oncology and hematology Service/Program
Solid Tumor Program Connecticut Children’s Solid Tumor Program is one of the few pediatric cancer programs in the country with a dedicated team. The team collaborates with regional and national committees to develop novel therapies for children, adolescents and young adults with solid tumor Care Network Information for Parents The Connecticut Children’s Care Network is a primary care pediatrician-led organization that combines a nationally ranked children’s hospital, its subspecialists, and community physicians into one network that works to improve patient care for children around the region
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Sarcoma Program Connecticut Children’s Sarcoma Program provides comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent and young adult oncology patients with both soft tissue sarcomas and sarcomas of the bone. We take an integrated, collaborative approach when treating patients offering treatment types Service/Program
Emergency Medical Treatment In Connecticut Children’s 35-bed emergency department, comprehensive medical services are available to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including: Abdominal or other serious conditions Brain and head injuries Broken bones Burns Infections Poisoning Psychiatric illness Service/Program
Emergency Mental Health Services We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, compassionate, culturally inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare for all children. We focus on prevention, treatment, innovation, research, education, and advocacy to empower lifelong success.