Connecticut Children's Champions

The Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (#CHGME) helps teaching hospitals like @ctchildrens train the next generation of pediatricians. We urge Congress to increase funding for this critical program. Meet a couple of our all-star residents!

#MedicaidMatters because it gives families the support they need to take care of kids across the nation. These are some of the stories of families who access care through Medicaid:

Last week, we proudly joined safety advocates from around the state at our Westport Specialty Care Center to raise awareness about ways we can keep kids safe during these hot New England days. 🌞 Follow us on IG and FB for tips as we dive into the summer. 💦

Sharing some more highlights from Family Advocacy Week! Thank you once again to Ellie and her parents Evan and Kate for being such strong advocates for children's hospitals and the patients we serve!

Happening Now: Family Advocacy Week Webinar featuring Treasurer Russell, speaking to why investing in kids is critical! connecticutchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Thank you @RepJoeCourtney for meeting with our @ctchildrens team and for gifting Ellie the coolest challenge coin! #FAD2023 #Fearless4Kids

Family Advocacy Day #3 was jam packed! Great day with Ellie and her parents speaking with CT’s congressional delegation about being #Fearless4Kids and our priorities for children’s health. #FAD2023

Thanks to @ctchildrens, you can join us for a conversation tomorrow morning about why state and federal leaders should prioritize financial investments in children, with targeted discussions on initiatives like Baby Bonds and the Child Tax Credit. connecticutchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Thank you @RepLarson for meeting with @ctchildrens and our patient champion Ellie and her parents! #FAD2023

As part of 2023 Family Advocacy Week, we are thrilled to participate in this important discussion Friday morning at 9:00 AM hosted by @ctchildrens. Join us? This conversation is free and open to all, but registration is required: connecticutchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Good morning from Day #2 of Family Advocacy Day! Great to start the morning with family advocates from all across the country. Ready to meet with members of Congress and encourage them to be #Fearless4Kids #FAD2023

Ellie made sure we landed safely in DC for Family Advocacy Day! Looking forward to the next couple days of advocacy in support of children’s hospitals and fearless patients like Ellie! #FAD2023

Excited to be down in DC this week for Family Advocacy Day with Ellie and her parents, Evan and Kate! You can join in on the action by registering for one of our advocacy webinars this week: shorturl.at/ptGP8 #FearlessforKids #FAD2023 #childrenshospitals

Bring new books tonight to donate during the match!

Which books do you love? We will be accepting new books during today's match to be donated! For every new book you donate, you’re entered to win a Hartford Athletic prize pack!

Joined our friends @hfdathletic, @SINAInc, and @HPLCTSo to deliver books to students at Maria Sanchez Elementary School in Hartford to support summer reading! Our book drive continues TONIGHT at HA's home match!

Support summer reading by bringing a new book to our Book Drive with Connecticut Children’s happening during Wednesday’s match! Books will be delivered to students grades K-5 at Hartford’s Maria Sanchez Elementary school! 📕

Kicking off next week! Sign up today: secure.everyaction.com/p/yvH0vHc4b0-C…

Thank you to Middletown Mayor @bdflorsheim for stopping by @ctchildrens table at Middletown Pride on Saturday! What a fun day!

Join us later this month for our 2023 Family Advocacy Week virtual sessions! We have some phenomenal speakers lined up including @TreasRussell. Register & learn more: shorturl.at/ptGP8 #FAD2023 #BeFearlessforKids