Connecticut Children's

🌟 This AYA Awareness Week, we celebrate strength, resilience, and the incredible young people facing cancer. Meet Lais, a true warrior who reminds us of the power of compassionate care. She shares her journey and how our team 👩⚕️👨⚕️ has been a constant source of support, hope, and love. 💖 Lais, we are honored to walk this path with you, providing care that goes beyond medicine. ✨ https://lnkd.in/edFFPF6q #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #AYAWeek #AdolescentAndYoungAdultCancer #AYA #CancerCare #TeamSupport #YouAreNotAlone #Hope #Strength #Resilience

Did you know that 89,500 young people (ages 15-39) will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the U.S.? 😔 This #AYAWeek, we’re busting myths about cancer in adolescents and young adults! 💥 There’s so much misinformation out there, so let’s set the record straight and spread awareness to ensure every young adult facing cancer gets the care and support they deserve. 💛💪 Learn more about our program and resources: https://lnkd.in/dUSz3f5F #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #AYAWare #AYACancerAwareness #AYACancer

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 #BeyondImagination- 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 #ConnecticutChildrens #AYACancerAwarenessWeek #AYAWeek #FightingCancer

🎉 It’s #AnesthesiaTechWeek2025! 🎉 Behind every anesthesia procedure, there's an anesthesia technologist and technician. From equipment management to surgical prep, their expertise is invaluable. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our anesthesia techs for their dedication to patient safety and clinical excellence. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! 💙

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. 💪👩⚕️ Discover the rewards of pediatric nursing at Connecticut Children’s. ✨ https://lnkd.in/eYxTkhrU #ConnecticutChildrens #RoboticSurgery #PediatricNurses #NurseJobs #NursingCareers #Healthcare #Nursing

From coming to QTHON as a Miracle Child to being its Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Chair, Aliana Fichera ‘26 has seen the impact of the annual dance marathon to support Connecticut Children's from both sides: go.qu.edu/Fichera25

🍽️ 1 in 6 children in Connecticut face food insecurity, but the SCOR Initiative is working to change that by providing families with access to fresh, healthy foods. 🌱 In honor of National Nutrition Month, we’re highlighting the importance of nutrition in supporting children's health and well-being. Learn how SCOR is helping families make healthier food choices and fight food insecurity. #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyKids #FoodInsecurity #HealthyEating #CommunityHealth #SocialDriversOfHealth

Our pediatric social workers truly are superheroes in disguise! They dedicate themselves to helping children and families navigate life's challenges, offering emotional support, expert guidance, and practical resources. Thanks to their care and compassion, families find strength and hope. From the depths of our hearts, we say thank you! Happy National Social Workers Month! #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #SWMonth2025 #SocialWorkMonth

Talk about a full circle moment! 🔄✨Meet Kelsey Bechtold, medical receptionist for Sports Medicine – she’s not only part of our amazing team, but she was also a patient of Dr. Smith when she was a kid! 🩺👶 Now, she works side-by-side with him, helping others just like she was helped. Sometimes, life brings you right back to where you started—and it’s better than ever! 💖

It’s bittersweet to announce the upcoming retirement of a true champion for children’s health, Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, president & CEO of Connecticut Children’s. Over the past decade, Jim has been the heartbeat of Connecticut Children’s, shaping its future, growing its reach, and guiding our team with his vision, compassion, and dedication. Jim’s legacy isn’t just in the buildings he helped build or the systems he helped strengthen—it's in the countless lives he's touched. From the leaders he’s mentored, to the families whose children received life changing care at our health system; Jim has made an incredible impact in pediatric healthcare. As he prepares to retire at the end of 2025, we celebrate Jim’s incredible work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to ensuring every child has the care they deserve. He leaves behind a thriving, compassionate pediatric health system ready to face the challenges of tomorrow with the same strength and heart Jim has always shown. https://lnkd.in/enHk3bns #ThankYouJim #LegacyOfLeadership #ChildrensHealth #Mentorship #HealthcareHero #Retirement