Connecticut Children's Community Health

Healthy kids make healthy adults! Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health strengthens families and communities to promote the optimal health, development and well-being of children. Thanks for following us! Check out our blog: advancingkids.org

Team members from the Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program, @chrisooo and Esther Figuero attended the Northeast Regional Lead and Healthy Housing conference in Portsmouth, New Hampshire last week. Chris presented alongside other panel members including Michelle Miller, Deputy Director of Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Home at @HUDgov and other grant managers from across New England, outlining the importance of funding to continue the crucial work they are doing. #leadsafety #healthyhomes

Proud to have co-authored this blog on the positive and impressive impact the Connecticut Children's Healthy Homes Program has had on housing for families across CT! @Advancingkids #NHHM24 #HealthyHome connecticutchildrens.org/advancing-kids…

On Wednesday April 17th, Connecticut Children’s participated in the Capital Diaper Day event to help launch a statewide diaper drive in support of the Diaper Connections program. In addition to having our state lawmakers and constitutional officers speak alongside a representative from the @thediaperbankct, CHA Luis Rivera, Community Relations Manager at @ctchildrens, was asked to speak at the Capitol Diaper Day press conference. There, he shared about his partnership with Diaper Connections and emphasized the importance of supporting the statewide diaper drive. He also expressed the need for enhanced state funding to support diaper needs for low-income families in Connecticut. #diaperneed #diaperday #diaperbank #diaperdrive

An amazing example of how social innovation can make an impact. Learn more about how changes are being made to support early learning educators right here in New Haven, CT! Are you an innovator looking to make a change in a social problem? We want to hear from you! Childhood Prosperity Lab (The Lab), is one of 17 community-based programs in Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health dedicated to building partnerships across all sectors known to impact child health, development and well-being, such as housing, transportation, food and nutrition, and family support services. The Lab advances social innovations where children live, learn, work, play, and pray by engaging changemakers in Mastermind sessions. Learn more in the blog below! #socialinnovation #changemakers #childdevelopment connecticutchildrens.org/advancing-kids…

Hey parents! Keep your kiddos safe from medicine mishaps with these simple tips: -Store meds out of reach and sight -Use child-resistant packaging when possible -Set reminders for doses rather than keeping meds out and in reach -Keep updating safety measures as they grow -Save the Poison Help number: 1-800-222-1222 Read more and learn additional helpful tips here: safekids.org/blog/celebrate… #injuryprevention #NationalPoisonPreventionWeek #ChildSafety #PoisonHelp

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Slips, falls and tumbles are a normal part of being a kid, but there are several things that you can do to protect them from more serious injuries like concussions. Get safety tips here: safekids.org/falls #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

On Saturday, March 2, team members from our Healthy Homes Program attended the Housing Resource Fair hosted at Parker Memorial Community Center. The fair helped to educate renters, homeowners, and landlords in the Hartford community on a variety of housing-related matters. Healthy Homes's presence at the event aimed to inform attendees about lead and home hazards within many households. #leadsafety #healthyhomes #homehazards #LeadPoisoningPrevention #HartfordCT

February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month! If there are teens in your life, check out the blog attached to learn more about the signs, consequences, and ways to help a young person in an unhealthy or dangerous romantic relationship. #prevention #domesticviolenceawareness #loveisrespect connecticutchildrens.org/advancing-kids…

Nothing says summer like a hot dog or veggie burger right off of the grill. But remember – never leave the grill unattended while cooking. Follow these tips to stay safe: buff.ly/3MRZmCd #SummerSafety

Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids 1–4 years old. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson teaches kids and adults about the importance of swimming lessons. Find lessons in your area: buff.ly/3CdYhzE

Congratulations to Paul H. Dworkin, MD, Connecticut Children's Executive Vice President for Community Child Health, for receiving the 2023 Visionary Award from Leadership Greater Hartford! Dr. Dworkin shares his thoughts in this interview: tinyurl.com/4vtj78we

As we wrap up National CPR Week, please make it a priority to learn child and infant CPR. CPR can triple the chance of survival for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Find a class here: buff.ly/45PHQXM

June is Home Safety Month. Having a safe, kid-friendly home is key to raising healthy children. Check out our tips: buff.ly/42oZPl1 #HomeSafetyMonth

As the days get hotter, make sure you take extra precautions to keep young kids from getting trapped in hot cars. Learn more: buff.ly/3oXae9M

Pride Month starts tomorrow! Involve kids in your celebration. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4zjupv2d

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! @ctchildrens experts share tips for involving kids in your celebration: tinyurl.com/2e93vk8v

Dr. Jane Im shares about her heritage as part of @ctchildrens celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read more: buff.ly/3IYVBdd

Dr. David Hersh, a pediatric neurosurgeon at @ctchildrens, shares about his heritage as part of our organization's celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month: tinyurl.com/2c4tkhas

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! @ctchildrens experts share top tips for teaching children about the contributions of Jewish Americans to our culture. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2p6hww7m