By: Michelle Cloutier, MD Asthma is the most common chronic disease that children are diagnosed with, and it disproportionately affects minority populations from low income families. In order to better understand the successes and gaps in current asthma care, the Connecticut Children’s Asthma Center led a community collaborative […]
By: Paul H. Dworkin, MD It is widely recognized that the social determinants of health, which are circumstances in which people live and work, play a crucial role in children’s optimal healthy development. The Campaign for Grade Level Reading hosted a convening in Washington D.C. to explore how […]
For the past six years, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence has honored men and women around the state for their work improving the lives of domestic violence victims in Connecticut. We are proud to announce that the First 100 Plus Class of 2016 includes our own Scott […]
At Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, we are well known for the state of the art medical and surgical care we provide for the young patients who enter our doors. However, we also have a strong commitment beyond our hospital walls to strengthen families in the community we serve, […]
By: Garry Lapidus, PA-C, MPH At Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, we see the impact of community and family violence often. We treat a variety of violence-related injuries which range from an infant who was physically abused by a parent or caretaker, to a child who was sexually abused […]
By: Nina Livingston, MD and Karen Jarmoc, MA Children exposed to family violence often face lifelong negative consequences, including physical and psychological impairments that compromise their optimal healthy development and present a serious public health concern. This is a challenging public health and societal problem we are committed […]
