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Center for Pediatric Liver Disease At the Center for Pediatric Liver Disease, a team of physicians, specialty nurses and registered dietitians provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for the full spectrum of acute and chronic diseases of the hepatobiliary systems in infants, children and adolescents. The

Short Bowel and Intestinal Rehabilitation Program The Intestinal Rehabilitation Program is a multidisciplinary team involved in the care of pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Our team includes pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, neonatologists, dietitians, and nurses. The Program follows children with a history of

Immunology A child’s immune system is his or her body’s natural defense against infection. Connecticut Children’s board-certified immunologists evaluate and treat infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of recurring, severe or unusual infections of the immune system. More than

Travel Medicine We ensure travel vaccines are up to date and provide travel specific vaccines such as Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies and others. We provide advice on the prevention of Malaria and other Mosquito-borne infections as well as prescribe antimalarial medications

Antimicrobial Stewardship Connecticut Children’s antimicrobial stewardship program helps providers at Connecticut Children’s deliver optimal therapy to their patients with infectious diseases. We do this through: Monitoring antimicrobial resistance trends and local antimicrobial usage Education to

Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Program Some babies who are born premature are at higher risk for neurologic or developmental conditions. The Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Program at Connecticut Children’s provides comprehensive assessment and care from birth up to 3 years old for a range of complex issues

Ear, Nose & Throat We take a team approach when treating ear, nose, and throat conditions, and offer specialized, compassionate care to help patients get better and live healthier. Our pediatric otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) and advanced practice providers have decades of experience

Adolescent Medicine Connecticut Children’s board-certified adolescent medicine physicians and nurse practitioners provide a broad range of care and services to teen and young adult patients (ages 10 to 25) and their families. We collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers

Anesthesiology Children undergoing surgery, invasive diagnostic procedures, and some imaging tests and radiologic interventions may require anesthesia to block sensations in areas of the body that would otherwise experience pain or severe discomfort. Our pediatric anesthesiology team receive

Audiology At Connecticut Children’s, our expert audiology team specializes in evaluating and managing hearing loss in children of all ages. We perform in-depth testing to diagnose a range of hearing loss and vestibular disorder and to measure the severity of the condition. Using the latest

Heart Center We are home to the only dedicated team in the state that cares for patients with congenital heart disease throughout all stages of life, from before birth through adulthood. Our specialists use advanced techniques to diagnose heart conditions and develop tailored treatment plans

Cardiac Surgery We provide world-class cardiac surgical care for children and adults with congenital heart conditions. We know how stressful it can be when you or a loved one needs surgery, and we are committed to offering compassionate, expert care at every turn.

Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders At Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, we offer specialized care for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. Our team of board-certified pediatric oncologists and hematologists provides advanced treatments, access to

Vascular Anomalies Vascular anomalies are abnormalities that can affect capillaries, veins, arteries and lymphatics. Common types of vascular abnormalities include: Infantile hemangiomas Venous and arteriovenous malformations Lymphatic malformation Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Kaposiform

Connecticut Newborn Screening Network A simple blood test can detect more than 60 rare genetic conditions in newborns. If left untreated, these disorders can lead to illness, physical disability, developmental delay, or even death. Nurses perform a heel stick on every newborn in Connecticut to collect a few drops of