Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, F.A.A.P, is a board-certified pediatrician who spent the first nearly thirty years of practicing in a group private practice serving children and their families. With a strong interest in community medicine she has served as the district physician for several school districts on Long Island for over 25 years. She is a New York State trainer for Child Abuse and Neglect, instructing personnel on an exhaustive list of topics.
Changing times in the medical field made joining a health system a logical step, and in 2014 Dr. Kowal-Connelly and her practice became a part of the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers, (LIFQHC) where she also serves as the Director of Pediatric Clinical Quality.
She has always been an active individual and in 2006 she began training and competing in the sport of Triathlon. Her successes as an Age Group Athlete compelled her to achieve certification as a Level I USA triathlon coach as well as certification as a Youth and Junior coach. With this added expertise, Dr. Kowal-Connelly has embraced both the field of medicine and the athletic world of multisport to foster a philosophy that helps families and individuals develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
With a heartfelt sense of responsibility to contribute to challenging medical issues like obesity, Dr. Kowal-Connelly has created Health Powered By You, an innovative program bridging years of medical expertise, athletic expertise, nutritional education and psychological support.
As the author of Parenting Through Puberty, Mood Swings, Acne and Growing Pains, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kowal-Connelly explains the physical and emotional changes families can expect to see in their children. She covers the nitty-gritty of children's changing bodies and, critically addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. She also includes ways to encourage a healthy active lifestyle in these crucial years with tips on exercise and nutrition.
Her services as a coach, speaker and pediatrician can assist organizations, individuals and families by guiding them with best-practice solutions for a healthier existence hopefully without the need of medicinal support.
Changing times in the medical field made joining a health system a logical step, and in 2014 Dr. Kowal-Connelly and her practice became a part of the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers, (LIFQHC) where she also serves as the Director of Pediatric Clinical Quality.
She has always been an active individual and in 2006 she began training and competing in the sport of Triathlon. Her successes as an Age Group Athlete compelled her to achieve certification as a Level I USA triathlon coach as well as certification as a Youth and Junior coach. With this added expertise, Dr. Kowal-Connelly has embraced both the field of medicine and the athletic world of multisport to foster a philosophy that helps families and individuals develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
With a heartfelt sense of responsibility to contribute to challenging medical issues like obesity, Dr. Kowal-Connelly has created Health Powered By You, an innovative program bridging years of medical expertise, athletic expertise, nutritional education and psychological support.
As the author of Parenting Through Puberty, Mood Swings, Acne and Growing Pains, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kowal-Connelly explains the physical and emotional changes families can expect to see in their children. She covers the nitty-gritty of children's changing bodies and, critically addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. She also includes ways to encourage a healthy active lifestyle in these crucial years with tips on exercise and nutrition.
Her services as a coach, speaker and pediatrician can assist organizations, individuals and families by guiding them with best-practice solutions for a healthier existence hopefully without the need of medicinal support.