Norwalk Hospital Offers High Level Imaging and Latest Treatments for Barrett’s Esophagus
A multicenter study published in the December 2013 issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reports that fewer than one third of GI endoscopy centers are equipped to provide the necessary high level imaging needed to reliably identify pre-cancerous lesions in patients with Barrett's Esophagus, according to Dr. William Hale, chief of gastroenterology at Norwalk Hospital.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 5:14:15 PM
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DEEP Extends Time to Comment on Proposed Regulation for Lake Waramaug
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a reminder on Wednesday that it has extended the public comment period for a proposed regulation to establish a slow-no-wake zone on Lake Waramaug in the upper portion of the cove that abuts Lake Waramaug State Park. The public comment period has been extended from November 22, 2013 to January 6, 2014. Lake Waramaug is located in the northwestern quarter of the state and touches three municipalities: Warren, Washington and Kent.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 5:13:24 PM
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A Taste of Fairfield County Raises over $8,000 for Homeless Services
On Nov. 21, the Junior Board of Directors at Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) hosted A Taste of Fairfield County at Aitoro Appliances to benefit Homeless Services. In addition to great food, live music and raffles, guests were able to hear from Homeless Services staff members about the work they do and the struggles their clients face. Many guests also donated nonperishable food items for clients. Nearly 140 guests came out to support the Agency and over $8,000 was raised to support the Agency’s Homeless Services.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 3:07:18 PM
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Malloy: Law gives consumers the right to know what's in their food
Connecticut Is First State To Require Labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms
Joined by lawmakers and advocates, Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing in Fairfield to commemorate final passage of legislation, Public Act 13-183, which requires that certain foods intended for human consumption that are entirely or partially genetically engineered to be labeled as such.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 3:03:00 PM
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CL&P Renews Warning to Customers about Green Dot Scam
Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers. The scam involves prepaid “Green Dot” VISA credit cards. Callers claiming to represent CL&P may contact customers, telling them their service is scheduled to be shut off, then advising them to make a payment by purchasing a “Green Dot” VISA card. Customers are then asked to call another phone number where information is obtained from the credit card and the monetary value is removed from the “Green Dot” VISA card.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 2:51:36 PM
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Merrill Dedicates 2013 'Blue Book' to Sandy Hook Elementary School Victims
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today announced that the 2013 State Register and Manual, otherwise known as the “Blue Book,” is dedicated to the memory of the 26 children and staff at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown who lost their lives in the tragic shootings one year ago. The 2013 State Register and Manual also contains special sections remembering the life and contributions of former Secretary of the State Julia Tashjian, who died earlier this year at the age of 74, and army captain Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, who attended Avon Old Farms school and was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan on March 11, 2013. Secretary Merrill also paid tribute to the 2013 NCAA National Champion University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball team, a team that broke many records on its way to winning the University’s 8th national title for Women’s Basketball.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 1:12:50 PM
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New Culinary Center opens at the DEANE Inc.’s Stamford Showroom
DEANE Inc.’s Stamford Showroom has a newly renovated Culinary Center that is state of the art, stylish and encompasses the latest in kitchen design trends. “Our design team has created a new Culinary Center atmosphere that will inspire our clients and allied professionals to create designs throughout their homes,” says owner, Peter Deane.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 1:11:13 PM
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Malloy tours East Hartford lettuce farm
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today toured Connecticut Hydroponic Farm in East Hartford, which received a Production Loss Assistance Needed Today (PLANT) grant of over $79,000 to help recover from damage incurred as a result of February’s severe snowstorm. Governor Malloy established the PLANT grant program in June to provide emergency assistance to the Connecticut farms that suffered unrecoverable losses in production and property damage in 2013 due to severe weather events.
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Dec 12, 2013 - 1:08:57 PM
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Sound Tigers sign two to PTOs
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today that they have signed two players, forward Matt Lowry and defenseman Scooter Vaughan, to professional tryout contracts (PTO).
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Dec 12, 2013 - 11:35:01 AM
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