Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

04/01/2026

Yale New Haven Health wishes all those celebrating a happy Passover.

03/30/2026

Honoring the dedication and compassion of doctors today and every day.
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03/27/2026

One small change can make a big difference in a child’s relationship with food.

Try scheduling one family activity each week that centers around food: sharing a meal, cooking together, gardening, or even play-based activities. These moments help children explore new foods, reduce pressure around trying them, and encourage a more varied, healthy diet.

03/27/2026

March is National Kidney Month. Julie Goodwin, MD, a Yale Medicine pediatric nephrologist who sees patients at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, speaks about the care she and her colleagues offer, how kidneys keep us healthy and kidney symptoms families can look out for: http://ynh.care/1ev.
Yale Pediatrics

March is National Kidney Month. We spoke with Dr. Julie Goodwin about the clinical care she provides in Pediatric Nephrology, how our kidneys keep us healthy,

03/27/2026

March is Child Life Month. Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital gives a shout out to Charlotte Beales, certified child life specialist, who made a meaningful connection with a patient, Lily.

Charlotte shares, “A few years ago, Lily was scheduled for a procedure, her mom and I talked on the phone where she expressed concern of Lily’s anxiety in hospitals. During the conversation, I discovered Lily has a love of animals. On the day of the procedure, I met the family outside the hospital with our facility dog, Reina. Lily was so excited to meet Reina, her anxiety was eased and she helped me walk Reina into the hospital. Her dental procedure went well and her family was thankful.”

Recently, Lily’s mom reached out to share that since that visit, every time Lily passes a sign for Yale New Haven Health, she yells, “I love Yale New Haven! That’s where Charlotte works!” The three arranged to meet for lunch so that Lily would have the opportunity to have a “fun” visit without having to do any hard jobs.

Thank you to Charlotte and the whole Child Life team who make a big difference in our patients’ lives and experiences in the health care setting.

To learn more about our Child Life services, visit http://ynh.care/1eq.

03/07/2026

This week is Hearing Awareness Week — a global initiative to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and promote accessible ear and hearing care worldwide. 👂💙

At Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, we are grateful for our incredible ENT and Audiology teams who provide life-changing care to children and families every day. We asked one of our patient families, “How has hearing healthcare changed your child’s life?”

"I will never forget the first day we came home after Ariya got her hearing aids. She was sitting near a window and screamed excitedly: 'Mommy I can hear the doggies barking outside!' I never knew that she couldn't hear that and it was the best feeling in the world. I recently asked her what her favorite part of her 'ears' are and she said when she hears music because she loves to dance. We are forever grateful that she has the gift of sound!"

Thank you to Ariya and her family for sharing their experience and entrusting us with her care. 💛

To learn more about our pediatric ear, nose and throat services, visit http://ynh.care/1cn.

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Yale Medicine

03/06/2026

Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday, March 8. Craig Canapari, MD, director, Sleep Medicine Program, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and associate professor of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, provides tips for parents to ease kids' transition. To learn more about pediatric sleep medicine, visit http://ynh.care/1bW.
Yale Pediatrics

03/06/2026

This week is Hearing Awareness Week — a global initiative to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and promote accessible ear and hearing care worldwide. 👂💙

At Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, we are grateful for our incredible ENT and Audiology teams who provide life-changing care to children and families every day.

We asked Bryson, "How has hearing healthcare changed your life?" He shared, “I hear the world with courage, and my cochlear implant is part of my superpower.”

Bryson's mom shared, "The cochlear implant has truly changed our lives for the better. It’s helping Bryson hear the world so much more clearly, opening doors to sounds, moments and connections we once only hoped for."

Thank you to Bryson and his family for sharing their experience and entrusting us with his care. 💛

To learn more about our pediatric ear, nose and throat services, visit http://ynh.care/1bV.

Yale Pediatrics
Yale Medicine

03/06/2026

Feeding Families Foundation was founded by Jeff and Sam Dorman after their daughter Harper received treatment for leukemia at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. Inspired by the kindness they experienced during Harper's treatment; they created the foundation to ensure that no parent has to leave the child's bedside to receive a nourishing meal.

Since launching in 2024, Feeding Families Foundation has provided more than 3,700 caregiver meal trays and an additional 8,000 meals from local New Haven restaurants for families on the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Floor, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Meals are prepared through YNHCH's food service partner, Sodexo, and supplemented by local restaurant partners including Modern Apizza, Nolo, Olmo, Haven Hot Chicken, Bobbi's Pizza, Sherkaan Indian Street Food and The Parlor: A Pizza Joint - bringing comforting meals to families while supporting the New Haven food community.

In addition to daily meals, Feeding Families Foundation also supports families through the 24/7 Snack Program and Cakes for Kids Program, which delivers birthday cakes to hospitalized children and parents to create moments of joy during difficult times.

The Feeding Families Foundation continues to help families focus on what matters most: being present with their child during treatment.

03/03/2026

Today, March 3, is World Hearing Day — a global initiative to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and promote accessible ear and hearing care worldwide. 👂💙
At Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, we’re grateful for our incredible ENT and audiology teams who provide life-changing care to children and families every day.
“Eloise’s amazing hearing care team has turned what was a very scary situation into one of amazing growth. Her care has allowed her to live a full life, playing with her friends and participating in every activity. The level of care she has received has helped her to exceed all expectations in speech and hearing and show off her amazing personality through speech. We are so thankful for Eloise’s care team!”
Thank you to Eloise and her family for sharing their experience and entrusting us with Eloise’s care. 💛
To learn more about our pediatric ear, nose and throat services, visit http://ynh.care/1bH.

03/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton for being designated a Project ADAM Heart Safe School.
As the only Project ADAM partner in Connecticut, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital works with schools across the state to help them respond quickly and confidently during a sudden cardiac arrest. Robert E. Fitch High School has taken that commitment to the next level by putting lifesaving emergency plans and training in place.
This designation means:
❤️ Staff are trained
⚡ AEDs are accessible
🏫 The entire school community is safer
Cheyenne Beach, MD, pediatric cardiologist at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and medical director of Project ADAM Connecticut, shared:
“I’ve seen firsthand how even a small amount of preparation can make a huge difference in outcomes. Schools are where communities gather. We want to help them to be ready and keep everyone safe.”
👏 Huge shoutout to Robert E. Fitch High School for leading the way in heart health and emergency preparedness.