Children's Health & Parenting
Children's health and parenting news, events, tips and resources from the experts at Day Kimball Healthcare.
October 30, 2020
Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of...
September 9, 2020
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) has recently welcomed several new physicians to the Day Kimball Medical Group (DKMG) in the areas of infectious diseases, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
“We are...
July 13, 2020
With states reopening and Stay At Home regulations easing, we are beginning to return to a “new normal.” Now that warmer days are upon us, we are finally able to get out of our houses to enjoy the...
June 3, 2020
Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is supporting many newly eligible families due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
WIC is...
February 4, 2020
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of two new physicians, Amr Elmeki, MD, FAAP and Mafalda Tudela Martins, MD, to its pediatric medical staff.
“We are...
July 25, 2019
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) has been awarded a $616,000 grant from the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for the period of July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
The funding will...
June 7, 2019
Summer is a time to enjoy warm weather, outdoor activities, and family fun. Synonymous with summer is swimming, biking, fireworks spectacles, sunshine, and more visits to the local emergency...
May 3, 2019
We can look back on a history that has had a profound impact on maternity care in Northeast Connecticut. Many doctors, nurses and hospital staff have come through the doors; many children have been...
March 7, 2019
As one of several initiatives at Day Kimball Healthcare to celebrate American Heart Month during February, the Hospital participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Little Hats, Big Hearts...
December 6, 2018
With flu season here, it’s time to learn what the coming months will hold so you can prepare yourself with the resources necessary to keep you and your family healthy.
The flu – or influenza – is a...
July 12, 2018
Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) Pediatric department and Family Advocacy Center received a donation of over 250 books from the students of Putnam Middle School on June 19. The books were collected...
September 6, 2017
Dr. Marc Cerrone, Director of Pediatrics for Day Kimball Medical Group’s Pediatric Centers and Medical Director of Day Kimball Hospital’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program, has been voted Best...
August 22, 2017
Our bodies were made to feed our babies and while breastfeeding is natural it may not always come naturally. Here are a few tips to get your breastfeeding journey off to a good start and to maintain...
August 8, 2017
The Day Kimball Medical Group pediatrics practice in Plainfield has been recognized by the CT Department of Public Health (DPH) with an award for achieving a 95% rate of immunization for the DPH’s...
July 7, 2017
The days are getting longer and temperatures are beginning to rise, which means summer has arrived! And now that the kids are out of school for summer break, its a great time to get them out and...
April 10, 2017
It’s a topic that is difficult to think about, but one that is critical to address: how to prevent your child from being abused and what to do if you think abuse may have occurred. April is Child...
October 4, 2016
Brittany Bonchuk, Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Day Kimball Healthcare, has been appointed to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Evaluation Committee by the Governor's Task...
September 21, 2016
Back to school time means the return of a more disciplined family routines. It’s the perfect time to introduce some simple habits that will help kids (and parents) maintain a healthy lifestyle and...
September 1, 2016
Dr. Marc Cerrone, Director of Pediatrics for Day Kimball Medical Group’s Pediatric Centers and Medical Director of Day Kimball Hospital’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program, has been voted Best...
August 15, 2016
August is world breastfeeding month and Day Kimball Hospital is proud to hold the Baby Friendly Hospital designation.
DKH is one of only six Connecticut Hospitals recognized as a birthing facility...
July 21, 2016
Monique Letson of Hampton, a patient access representative at Day Kimball Healthcare for the last four years, is very proud of her son. And as well she should be - at just 14, he's training hard to...
February 10, 2016
Deborah Levesque, RN, BSN, IBCLC and clinical coordinator for Day Kimball Medical Group OB/GYN services (left) and Rachel Katsoulis, RNC-MNN and operations coordinator for Day Kimball Hospital’s...
February 2, 2016
CT Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz at Day Kimball Hospital February 2, 2016, to announce Connecticut's new statewide campaign to educate parents about safe sleep...
December 28, 2015
Barbara Reese, a registered nurse at the Day Kimball Medical Group Pediatrics practice in Plainfield, has been named Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) employee of the month for December.
Reese, whose...
December 15, 2015
It has now been one year since the DKH Family Advocacy Programs - WIC, Nurturing Families, Healthy Start and Wendy’s Place - were able to come together in one space to more effectively serve the...
November 3, 2015
Now One of Eight CT Behavioral Health Clinics to Provide Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention
Day Kimball Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic is now one of just eight...
October 27, 2015
The Daughters of Penelope Asteria Chapter of Danielson recently made a generous donation of baby clothes, blankets, booties, and bibs to the Birthing Center at Day Kimball Hospital, all purchased by...
October 22, 2015
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Head lice: a common childhood affliction that, though more a nuisance than a health hazard, still strikes...
March 16, 2015
I’ve got a confession to make – I’m the Family CHO. And you know what? You might be, too. You’re probably wondering what a Family CHO even is. I’ll get to that, but first I’ll begin by telling you...
February 27, 2015
Mallory Murray has lived in Northeast Connecticut all her life, born and raised in Putnam. And like so many who call this little "quiet corner" of the world home, Murray says the generational ties...
February 17, 2015
It seems that kids are always hungry - and why not, they're growing! But while they truly do need to snack, it can sometimes be a challenge to make sure those snacks are always giving them the good...
January 16, 2015
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Parents often ask for tips regarding how to handle behavioral problems in toddlers and school-aged...
December 23, 2014
Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) Family Advocacy Programs moved in to a new “home” this month, at the DKH Family Advocacy Center, located at 255 Pomfret Street in Putnam. The new Center provides a...
December 15, 2014
'Tis the season of giving, and seeing a child's eyes light up with joy at a new gift or toy is a highlight of the holidays for many. But before you wrap up that perfect gift, read up on these tips...
October 14, 2014
Day Kimball Healthcare’s Child Advocacy Program offers training to employees and community members with Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children prevention program
PUTNAM, CONN. – According to...
