Connecticut Children's

💡 1 in 8 kids in Connecticut are battling asthma, and many aren't getting the help they need. This is where Connecticut Children's Easy Breathing© program steps up! 💪 They're joining forces with 330+ pediatricians to amplify asthma diagnosis and management. With 150K+ screenings and 41K+ diagnoses done, they're decreasing urgent care visits and hospital stays. 🏥 On this Asthma Awareness Month, let's breathe easy together and spread the word to family and friends! 💙 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WD0TCA #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #BreatheEasy #Asthma #CommunityHealth

As a healthcare system 100% dedicated to kids, we transform hospital visits into adventures of hope and excitement through the strength of community and pediatric experts. ❤️ Star Wars Day has once again soared beyond imagination! 🚀 With a special guest appearance and dedicated volunteers, the spirit of Star Wars was infused in every corner bringing joy and magic to every room. 😄✨ A heartfelt thank you to our 12 stellar volunteers, and of course, R2D2, for spreading happiness throughout the various departments of our hospital. It was nothing short of a Star Wars extravaganza! ⁣ #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #StarWarsDay #BestPlaceToWork

We have exciting news❣️ Our Sports Medicine experts are proud to be the official medical services provider for USA Gymnastics at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic! ✨🏆 Watch gymnasts like Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Suni Lee flipping and soaring through the air, right here in Hartford at the XL Center.️ Let’s get ready to cheer on this incredible talent! 👏 We’re thrilled to be able to offer our clinical expertise to athletes, should they need it. 💗 #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination

Celebrating the strength of motherhood and the nobility of nursing! Meet our super mom-daughter duo, Barbara & Melissa Cohen. Bonded by blood and a shared passion for making a difference, they each play a vital role in our Hematology/Oncology department, proving that dreams can go beyond imagination. Here's to their unyielding compassion and commitment! 💕👩⚕️ #HappyMothersDay #NursesWeek #MakingADifference #NursesofInstagram #NursesRock #MotherDaughter #MomLife #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination

Members of the Connecticut Children’s Research Institute had a great time at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Toronto this past weekend. We had 14 faculty presenters, medical students and trainees in attendance with 39 Posters, 4 Oral Abstracts, 4 Presentations, an Oral Symposia, Scientific Workshop and a Hot Topic Workshop. #PAS2024 #Conference #Research

Exciting news! Our compassionate leader and advocate, Dr. Juan Salazar, EVP, Physician-in-Chief at Connecticut Children's, has been inducted into the State Board of Education. Committed to every child's well-being, he champions both their physical and mental health as well as their academic achievements. Celebrate with us as he takes up this important role, representing the needs of Connecticut students, educators, and institutions. Here's to making a huge impact and improving lives of children and families across the state! 📚🎉🏥 #ConnecticutChildrens #Education #Leadership #Advocacy #ChildrensHealth

Here's to the heroes in scrubs, our tireless advocates and guardians of dreams at Connecticut Children's! Amidst all fear, they form the pillars of resilience, setting benchmarks not only by the bedside, but also pursuing education, contributing to research, and volunteering with love. Join us in celebrating the hearts of healing that beat within them. 💓 Happy Nurses Week to our phenomenal team. We are incredibly proud and grateful for each and every one of you! 👩⚕️🌼💙

This week marked a monumental milestone for Connecticut Children’s as we celebrated the installation of the final steel beams atop our visionary #CCTowerOfHeroes. 🎉🌟 This event isn’t just a construction update—it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of our patients, the steadfast commitment of our staff, and the generous support from our community. Dr. Jim Shmerling, President and CEO, captured the essence of this occasion perfectly when he said: "These beams which have been signed by team members, patient families, and board members, serve as reminder of our one team culture that makes Connecticut Children's so unique." 💗 #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination If you missed the virtual live stream, you could watch it here ❣️ https://lnkd.in/eEqNcY58

Did you know that a quick blood test can spot over 60 rare genetic conditions in newborns? 💡 In Connecticut, every baby gets this test. The Connecticut Newborn Screening Network, staffed by board-certified physicians, genetic counselors, registered nurses, and a nurse analyst, guides families through any flagged results, reducing wait time for diagnosis ensuring long-term follow up care. ❤️ Learn more about our services and available resources. 👇 #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #NewbornScreening #Newborn #GeneticTesting #Pregnancy #CommunityHealth

We're 100% dedicated to kids, of course, we go Beyond Imagination❣️🌠 #ConnecticutChildrens #SuperheroDay