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If possible, bring a second person with you to help occupy your child or bring him/her to a more quiet area, while someone waits in line. If your child becomes upset, please ask a security guard to help you check in and get to your visit. If your child becomes upset, please ask a security guard to help you check in and get to your visit. * If your child becomes upset, please ask a security guard to help you check in and get to your visit.

HAMDEN—Quinnipiac University students, who come from more than 45 states and represent more than 53 countries, will dance the night away Saturday, March 23, in support of children who receive care at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The 8th Annual QTHON, a Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, is a yearlong fundraising effort that will culminate in a 10-hour dance marathon on Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus. Over the past seven years, QTHON, has raised nearly $720,000 in support of patient care at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Over the past seven years, the money raised through QTHON has supported Connecticut Children’s in the areas of greatest need, including funding toward the new Infusion and Dialysis Centers.

These diets can be very healthy, however, there are also some nutrition risks for vegetarians and vegans, especially for infants, children, and adolescents who have extra needs for growth and development. * If avoiding dairy, aim for 3-4 servings per day of calcium fortified plant milks, orange juice, and veggies like broccoli and kale. Iron from plant foods is better absorbed when eaten with fruits or veggies high in vitamin C, like citrus and colorful bell peppers. * With so many processed or convenience foods available, some not so healthy vegetarian (i.e. mac and cheese and pudding) or vegan foods (i.e. chips and cookies) can easily become a regular part of a child’s diet.