Eighth Grader Gets Kneecap Stability and his Life Back

| By Abby Bascetta
Categories: Medical Center News, Patient Families
Groundbreaking Procedure at Connecticut Children’s Andrew DiMauro is a typical eighth-grade boy who lives for sports and having fun with his friends. But when a knee malformation he was born left him on the sidelines one too many times, he and his family turned to an expert at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Lee Pace, …

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Gala Shines Light on Belief, Trust & the Power of Research

| By Mark Cherrington
Categories: Events, Medical Center News, Partners in Caring, Patient Families
Three years ago, Chad Cockrill was an active 7-year-old boy, playing football, soccer and other sports in his hometown of Montgomery, Texas. He was, in fact, crazy about sports, so whenever Chad broke a bone, his mother, Tonya, took it in stride. “We thought it was just the bad luck of being the youngest child,” …

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Summer Fellows Study Injury Prevention

| By Abby Bascetta
Categories: Donor Story, Medical Center News
The Petit Family Foundation Continues to Make a Difference Summer is a busy time at Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center (IPC) because the season always brings with it an unfortunate array of preventable injuries, and we do all we can to raise awareness about the ways parents and caregivers can prevent such injuries. Through all …

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Updated Plans for Infusion and Dialysis Facilities Move Forward

| By Sharon Napolitano
Categories: Medical Center News, Partners in Caring
Following significant analysis and collaboration with the Department of Public Health, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is pleased to announce that its plans for a new Infusion Center and Outpatient Dialysis Center are moving forward. Connecticut Children’s new Dialysis Center will be built on the Main Campus in Hartford at 282 Washington as originally planned, while …

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2018 Isidore Wise Scholarship Award Winners Announced

| By Mark Cherrington
Categories: Medical Center News, Partners in Caring, Patient Families
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There was no shortage of talent this year, as the region’s best and brightest college-bound students were considered for five prestigious Isidore Wise Scholarship Awards. On May 31, five award winners were recognized at the 27th Annual Isidore Wise Awards reception. Established through the bequest of Isidore Wise, a long-time board member of Newington Children’s …

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