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Medicaid Matters for Kids: Part 3 - A Community-Driven Approach By Paul Dworkin, MD: As a pediatrician and Executive Vice President for the Office for Community Child Health at Connecticut Children’s, I’ve spent much of my career focusing on improving child health services. In my various roles—including Project Director for North Hartford Ascend and Founding

More than 60 Children Screened for Heart Abnormalities at “Check Your Beat: Kids EKG” Event in Westport Westport, CT (February 8, 2025) – Connecticut Children’s and the Hearts in Harmony Foundation hosted a successful Check Your Beat: Kids EKG event today at the Westport Specialty Care Center. This community event raised awareness about Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a life-threatening

Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Tell If Your Child Is Sick and What to Do By John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH: This article was originally published in September 2024. Updated in February 2025. With flu season here, Connecticut Children’s infectious disease pediatrician John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH, fields an important question: is it the flu or COVID-19?

6 Things to Expect if Your Child Has the Flu By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: This blog was originally published in 2022. It has been updated in February of 2025. Many of our kids are sick with back-to-back viruses, including influenza or the flu. Connecticut Children’s Dr. Ian C. Michelow tells parents exactly what to expect with the flu, and when to

Meet Christine Rader: Pediatric Surgeon By Christine Rader, MD, FACS: Christine Rader, MD, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon who consults with and treats patients in Danbury, Westport and Hartford. Get to know more about her in this Q&A.

Is It Flu or RSV? How to Tell the Difference By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: This blog was originally published in 2023 and has been updated in February 2025. What is RSV? How is it different from the flu? When should I call my pediatrician or seek emergency care? Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts have the answers you need to get through

Growing Up Smiling: How Oral Health Shapes a Child's Future By Laura Marin-Ruiz: A child's oral health forms the foundation for their overall growth and development. From their first tooth to their teenage years, caring for their teeth and gums is about more than just preventing cavities—it’s about creating habits that support lifelong health. In recognition

4 Warning Signs to Recognize Teen Dating Violence By Susan DiVietro, PhD: Teen dating should be a time of growth and joy, but for some, it becomes a source of fear and harm. Recognizing the warning signs is crucial in protecting teens from unhealthy relationships. Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health, home to the Injury Prevention

2.5 Million Gift Establishes the Chase-Bear-Dyer Family Cafe in Connecticut Children’s Tower Expansion Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only healthcare system dedicated exclusively to the care of children, has received a $2.5 million gift from Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear and their family to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower, set to open in

Strengthening Families: Insights from Alexander Yanlawk Chiu of United Way By Annika Anderson: This is the second blog in a three-blog series regarding North Hartford Ascend’s Inaugural Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Community of Practice facilitated by Childhood Prosperity Lab . Alexander Yanlawk Chiu, Education Initiatives Manager at the United Way

North Hartford Ascend's Approach to Strengthening Families By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: This is the first blog in a three blog series regarding North Hartford Ascend’s Inaugural Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Community of Practice. In September of 2024, Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) led the inaugural North Hartford Ascend Strengthening

When Should My Child See a Pediatric Cardiologist? By Raymond P. Lorenzoni, III, MD: As a parent, hearing your child may have a heart problem can be alarming. While many heart murmurs and irregularities are not cause for concern, some symptoms or conditions may require your child to be under the care of a pediatric heart team. A pediatric cardiologist is a doctor

Strengthening Families: Insights from Jeanika Browne-Springer of Hartbeat Ensemble By Annika Anderson: This is the third blog in a three-blog series regarding North Hartford Ascend’s Inaugural Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Community of Practice facilitated by Childhood Prosperity Lab . Jeanika Browne-Springer, Director of LifeLong Learning at HartBeat

Beyond Congenital Heart Defects: Carter’s Story By Dennis Mello, MD: Greg was at home, doing a frantic final prep of the house, when his phone buzzed. His wife, Anneliz, was calling from the hospital, where she’d just given birth to their first child. Her voice sounded shaky. The doctors know what’s causing Carter’s heart murmur, she said. He has

Is Caffeine Safe for Teens? A Doctor Explains By Andrew Carlson, MD: Coffee and other tasty caffeinated drinks are part of our culture. But pediatric health professionals are asking parents to be aware of new 2025 guidelines from Healthy Eating Research that clarify what kids should and shouldn’t be drinking, and that teenagers especially should