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8 Kidney Health Tips for Kids of All Ages By Robyn Matloff, MD, MPH: Kidneys—those bean-shaped organs in the abdomen—are superheroes! Did you know they act as filters to protect the bloodstream from waste and extra fluid? They also keep blood pressure and electrolyte balance in check. Dr. Robyn Matloff, Pediatric Nephrologist, shares eight fun

Common Sleep Issues, Age by Age By Haviva Veler, MD, FAASM: Good sleep is important for children’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. The challenge? Getting good, consistent sleep isn’t always easy for growing kids. Haviva Veler, MD, Division Head of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Center at Connecticut Children’s

How to Honor Women's History Month with Kids During Women’s History Month, we embrace the opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of women across diverse fields in the United States, spanning art, science, medicine, mathematics, education, and beyond. At Connecticut Children’s and in the Office for Community

UConn Students Dance Their Way to $1.34 Million for Connecticut Children’s at 23rd Annual HuskyTHON

Need Fetal Care for a High-Risk Pregnancy? 6 Factors to Consider By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: If you’ve just been told that your developing baby has a fetal condition that may require special expertise to be managed, you’re likely feeling all kinds of emotions. Your first instinct may be to search the web for information about this diagnosis and find the best fetal care

Connecticut Children's Launches Kids Connect TV, A New Closed Network TV Station For Patient Families Hartford, CT - Connecticut Children's is thrilled to announce the launch of Kids Connect TV (KCTV), a dedicated closed network channel designed to engage hospitalized patients and their families through an interactive hospital broadcast. With generous support from the Dunkin Joy