HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Referral Guidelines The most recent data collected by the CDC indicates that there were 36,136 new HIV diagnoses in the year 2021. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has implemented a bold, whole-ofsociety initiative referred to as Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE). EHE’s current
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Sports Pre-Season Training: Answers to Popular Questions By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: Is your child prepping for pre-season or fall sports? We teamed up with our partners at Westport Moms and our own Nick Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, Sports Physical Therapist, to get the scoop on all things sports safety for young and adult athletes. Learn surprising facts about
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The Power of People: How Co-Design Enhances Project Management Tools By Annika Anderson: Have you ever developed a project management tool that's supposed to make your life easier, but ends up causing more frustration or inefficiency? You're not alone. In Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office), we attempt to “work smarter, not harder”
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Highlighting World Breastfeeding Week: The Vital Importance of Breastfeeding By Nancy Trout, MD: This World Breastfeeding Week, it’s essential to reaffirm the profound benefits of breastfeeding for infants, mothers, and the environment. Breastfeeding is universally endorsed by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, who recommend
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3 Steps to a Safe School Year for Children with Asthma By Jessica Hollenbach, PhD: As summer winds down and we look forward to a new school year, it's crucial to take steps to ensure your child with asthma is prepared for the return to school. One important task to complete in August is to update your child's Asthma Treatment Plan. Why the Asthma Treatment Plan
