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We have thousands of pediatric experts and over 40 locations with #1 authority in healing baby hearts, brain tumors, and pediatric breakthroughs. Connecticut Children’s Social Media – Terms of Use

Below are guidelines for Connecticut Children’s social media channels. We ask that you please read and abide by these guidelines when posting to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s social media pages:

*Connecticut Children’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, WordPress and all social media later developed) are public forums. By posting to Connecticut Children’s social media via comment, review or message, users give Connecticut Children’s Medical Center the right to use that content for any purpose, such as fundraising, marketing, communications and social media. This includes both text and photos.

*Please be respectful when posting a comment to Connecticut Children’s social media pages. We value the opinions and feedback of our social media community but do ask that comments be respectful in nature. Comments that are disparaging, hurtful, profane and obscene, or are otherwise inappropriate will be removed.

*Please do not spam Connecticut Children’s social media pages. Connecticut Children’s social media is an open forum for followers but should not be used to solicit business or promote commercial products. Posts that are spam and/or advertising will be removed at the discretion of Connecticut Children’s.

*Connecticut Children’s social media should not be used in medical emergencies or to schedule an appointment. In an emergency, please dial 911.

*Please respect privacy. Any information posted to Connecticut Children’s social media is public, so please do not post any personal information or private patient health information. Any post that contains such information will be removed.

*Comments are the views of individuals, not Connecticut Children’s. Connecticut Children’s does not endorse or assume liability for the comments posted by individuals.

*Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reserves the right to remove any posts and/or ban/block users that do not comply with the guidelines listed above.

04/14/2026

"Is this normal?” 🤔

If you’ve ever asked that as a parent—you’re not alone.

Introducing 100% Kids, a new podcast from Connecticut Children’s—bringing you real answers from trusted experts on the questions families are asking right now.

Start with Episode 1 featuring Dr. Elizabeth Cipolla, pediatrician at New England Pediatrics, Connecticut Children’s Care Network member— because knowing the difference can make all the difference.

Listen + subscribe on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. https://bit.ly/4cFn0Qp

04/10/2026

Ever wonder what happens during robotic surgery? 🤖🌟 Meet the unsung heroes behind the scenes! From comforting our youngest patients to ensuring everything runs smoothly during high-tech robotic surgeries, pediatric nurses are a vital part of the team. 💪👩‍⚕️

https://bit.ly/4tFJ1V1

In honor of our 30th Anniversary🎈, meet Mark Ferreira, Clinical Research Associate at Connecticut Children's ✨ He faced ...
04/09/2026

In honor of our 30th Anniversary🎈, meet Mark Ferreira, Clinical Research Associate at Connecticut Children's ✨

He faced cancer twice as a child. Today, he’s back — not as a patient but helping families access life-changing treatments.

Giving back to the place that saved his life. 💛

Looking ahead, he’s inspired by a future where advanced therapies bring care closer to home.

From patient… to professional… to purpose. 💕

https://bit.ly/4m8cdS0

What is it really like to have a baby in the NICU? 👶 For Hannah and Daryl, it meant meeting their twins at 32 weeks… and...
04/07/2026

What is it really like to have a baby in the NICU? 👶

For Hannah and Daryl, it meant meeting their twins at 32 weeks… and stepping into parenthood in a way they never expected.

At Connecticut Children’s Level 4 NICU, Noah and Frankie were surrounded by expert care from the very beginning. But what stood out most to their family wasn’t just the advanced technology — it was the people.

Nurses who took time to explain every detail.
Messages and photos sent when mom and dad couldn’t be there.
Support teams who helped them stay involved in their babies’ care every single day.

Today, Noah and Frankie are home. Thriving. 💗

If you’re expecting or simply want to understand what the NICU is truly like, their story offers reassurance when it’s needed most. https://bit.ly/4miuoEA

04/06/2026

Every day, our team at the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program💖 provides dedicated support and cutting-edge treatments to our patients. We believe in creating a world - where every child and young adult with cancer is given a fair fight with potentially life-saving access to clinical trials. 💪 Learn more about our program and resources: https://bit.ly/4iRIASq

04/04/2026

Somebunny made rounds 🐰❤️

From room to room, the Easter Bunny delivered smiles, laughter, and a little bit of springtime magic to our patients and families. Because care goes beyond medicine. 😊✨️

04/02/2026

From where we started… to where we are today. 💖

Over the past 30 years, Connecticut Children’s has grown alongside the communities we serve—expanding care, advancing innovation, and always putting kids first.

Celebrate with us 🎊 and share your story! https://bit.ly/3Q07plw

Guess who hopped into our NICU this week? 🐰💛
04/02/2026

Guess who hopped into our NICU this week? 🐰💛

03/30/2026

POV: You’ve been here since day one… and you’re still feeling good 😎🎶

As we approach our 30th anniversary, this Doctors’ Day, we’re honoring the incredible physicians who helped build Connecticut Children’s from the very beginning—like Dr. Lapuk.

Happy Doctors Day to the originals (Drs. DiMario, Garrison, Hyams, Lapin, Lapuk, Weiss, & Wiley) and the physicians continuing that legacy today. 💖

03/27/2026

Ever wonder what makes a health system 100% dedicated to kids different from adult hospitals? 💙

Meet our Child Life Specialists — the calm in the chaos, the play in the pain, and the heart behind what makes Connecticut Children’s so different.

In our Emergency Department, they’re by your child’s side every step of the way:

🎈 Explaining procedures in kid-friendly ways
🧸 Using play and distraction to ease fear
🎨 Turning scary moments into manageable ones

Because we’re not just a hospital that treats kids — we’re a health system built entirely for them.

03/26/2026

Kids don’t get sick on a schedule… and that’s where we come in. 🦸

Our Pediatric Urgent Care offers convenient hours, a kid-friendly experience, and expert care dedicated entirely to children. ⭐

Because kids aren’t just small adults—they deserve care built just for them❣️

03/25/2026

Bringing it back because they're Child Life Specialists! Of course, they play an invaluable role in supporting our patients and families. 🙂💖 Happy Child Life Month!

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