National Infant Immunization Week is April 21-28 Visit the Norwalk Health Department during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) this week to get valuable information about childhood vaccines. On Monday, April 23 and Friday, April 27, from 10 am to 3 pm, a representative from the Immunization Action Plan Program will be in the Health Department lobby to provide information about the Connecticut Immunization Registry and Tracking System (CIRTS), childhood vaccines, vaccine safety, and the whooping cough vaccine. More Apr 23, 2018 - 7:27:15 AM
City of Bridgeport Health Department Launches 24-Hour Public Health Emergency Hotline Furthering their commitment to better serve the Bridgeport community, the City of Bridgeport Health Department has launched a 24-hour hotline for all public health emergencies. By contacting 203-332-3000, Bridgeport residents will be able to communicate their concerns through the appropriate channels in a timely manner. More Apr 13, 2018 - 6:01:35 AM
A variety of health services and some useful tips on diet, exercise and lifestyle activities will be available from 9am until 4pm on April 19th as part of “Health Day,” an event co-hosted by Franklin Street Community Health Center and Building One Community. This event was originally scheduled for March 22nd and was postponed due to inclement weather. More Apr 10, 2018 - 1:16:02 PM
Rotary Club of Bridgeport helps Doctors Prescribe Reading to Young Children Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit organization that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together, today announced their receipt of a $2,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Bridgeport. With the help of this donation, Reach Out and Read’s programs in Bridgeport will continue to provide new, developmentally-appropriate books and early literacy guidance during regular pediatric checkups to the over 2,300 children and families served by Reach Out and Read in the City through seven clinical locations. More Apr 7, 2018 - 2:28:43 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) is honoring the extraordinary people who have saved and enhanced lives through organ and tissue donation. Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, and Norwalk Hospital — collectively WCHN — facilitate the donation process in order to fulfill a donor’s wish to give the gift of life. In 2017, WCHN, through coordinated efforts with New England Donor Services (NEDS), helped to save 23 lives and enhance up to 3,600 more through organ and tissue donation. More Apr 4, 2018 - 4:41:29 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network To Offer Community Health and Wellness Programs Comprehensive Diabetes Education Classes (a series of three sessions) will take place in Danbury at 41 Germantown Road, Suite B03 on Thursday, March 8, March 15, and March 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Classes are taught by Certified Diabetes Education and most classes are covered by health insurance. For more information, and to register, please call Joan at 203-739-4980. More Feb 26, 2018 - 12:35:28 AM
Norwalk Health Department Continues to Offer Flu Shots, Guidance this Flu Season In response to the continued intensity of this flu season and the concerns of our community, the Norwalk Health Department will offer additional appointments for flu shots in the coming weeks. If you have not yet gotten a flu shot and would like to be vaccinated, please call the Health Department at (203) 854-7776, and staff will work to schedule an appointment at a convenient time for you. More Feb 24, 2018 - 2:35:16 PM
Multidisciplinary Care Team Expanding at Hospital for Special Care’s Autism Center The Hospital for Special Care (HSC) has expanded the multidisciplinary care team at the Autism Center to respond to growing community need for services as the center marks five years of service to children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. “We are pleased to continue to develop our highly specialized, multidisciplinary team,” said Lynn Ricci, FACHE, president and CEO of HSC. “The need for these services continues to grow across Connecticut and our integrated team approach integrates a range of specialties to address the unique needs and strengths of each child and family.” More Feb 19, 2018 - 5:38:23 AM
City of Bridgeport, City Council to Host Free Health Screenings to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease and Diabetes The City of Bridgeport City Council members and The Greater Bridgeport Primary Care Action Group will host the fifth annual “Know Your Numbers” campaign with free health screenings today, February 5, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In an effort to raise awareness for heart disease and diabetes during American Heart Month, the Greater Bridgeport Primary Care Action Group, a regional collaborative that includes Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center and other healthcare, government and social service agencies will provide free community health screenings in Bridgeport and throughout the region until February 28th. More Feb 10, 2018 - 10:03:52 PM
Waveny Offers Support Group for Caregivers Coping with the Impacts of Dementia Waveny LifeCare Network hosts a regularly-scheduled public support group for people coping with the impact of caring for a loved one with dementia. Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the Lila and Harry Coleman Library at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Waveny’s group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. More Feb 1, 2018 - 12:14:00 AM
Pop quiz, ladies! What’s the number one killer of men AND women? It’s heart disease. Most men know their number one health threat, but far too many women still don’t know this fact, and costing them their lives. The American Heart Association (AHA) wants residents to Go Red on Friday, February 2nd for National Wear Red Day to help shine a light on the number one killer of men and women—heart disease. Companies, community organizations and residents are invited wear red, and get creative to make landmarks, main streets, buildings and homes “Go Red” to kick off February’s American Hearth Month. More Jan 30, 2018 - 12:26:39 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network to Offer Community Health and Wellness Programs Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) in collaboration with the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut will host a free health and wellness program regarding the new AHA Blood Pressure Guidelines on Tuesday, February, 6 from 1-2 pm at the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut Greenknoll Branch in Brookfield. Featured speaker will be Harvey Kramer, MD, a board certified, fellowship trained specialist in cardiology who maintains his full-time practice with Western Connecticut Medical Group in Southbury. He serves as director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Danbury Hospital’s Praxair Regional Heart and Vascular Center where an extended team of physicians, nurses and other professionals offer advanced expertise and the latest technology for patients with cardiovascular disease. A blood pressure self-monitoring information session will follow. To register, please call Debbie Nichols at 203-775-4444, ext. 136. More Jan 30, 2018 - 12:08:25 AM
City to Hold Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Saturday In response to the widespread flu outbreak with enhanced influenza activity, State Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino has launched a statewide influenza vaccination campaign. Influenza Vaccination Clinics will be held by participating local Health Departments on January 27, 2018. More Jan 22, 2018 - 3:15:07 PM
PPSNE recognizes cervical health awareness month in January January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) is urging people in Connecticut and Rhode Island to start the New Year off right by taking charge of their health by scheduling important preventive screenings, such as a Pap test, which can detect irregularities that lead to cervical cancer. More Jan 13, 2018 - 12:23:36 AM
DPH: Food Stores and Pharmacies May Apply to Become Authorized WIC Vendors The Department of Public Health (DPH) on Wednesday announced that grocery stores and pharmacies can apply through the month of January to participate in the state’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). More Jan 11, 2018 - 12:19:46 AM
The Connecticut State Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Connecticut residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Health officials estimate that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. More Jan 8, 2018 - 6:10:02 AM
As Temperatures Drop, Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Rises Now that CT residents have turned on the heat in their homes, it is especially important to remember about the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. Everyone who uses oil, natural gas, liquid propane, or wood and pellet stoves should make sure that their heating system has been cleaned and inspected within the last year. If the burning of fuel is incomplete, carbon monoxide gas can form and build up in your home. More Dec 28, 2017 - 5:00:16 AM
Dozens of people sought free acupuncture treatment at a clinic hosted by Connecticut Family Acupuncture on December 20th at the House of Bread in Hartford. Matt Maneggia and Jill Kleiber, licensed acupuncturists and owners of Connecticut Family Acupuncture, gave each person a 20-minute ear and scalp treatment as an introduction to the healing benefits of the all-natural procedure. More Dec 23, 2017 - 1:39:40 PM
With Influenza Widespread in CT and 3 Flu-Related Deaths Already This Season, DPH Advises It’s Still Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot Influenza (flu) activity has rapidly increased in the past two weeks and has contributed to the deaths of three individuals in Connecticut over the age of 65 so far this season, according to the State Department of Public Health (DPH). While the increase in flu activity and deaths is not unusual for this time of year, DPH Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino strongly urged people who have not yet had a flu shot to get one. More Dec 23, 2017 - 9:40:18 AM
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England renovates patient-centered medical home in Hartford On Monday, October 23, 2017 Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) opened its doors to its new state-of-the-art health center in Hartford, Conn. PPSNE is at the same address – 1229 Albany Avenue in the North End of Hartford – but relocated its health center and education center across the hall to a completely renovated and redesigned space. The move comes on the heels of the health center receiving National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long?term, participative relationships. More Dec 7, 2017 - 7:16:39 AM
Access Health CT, Rep. Joe Courtney announce enrollment fair in New London on Saturday, December 2, 2017 Access Health CT CEO (AHCT) Jim Wadleigh and Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) on Wednesday announced the details of the third enrollment fair during the 2018 Open Enrollment period. On Saturday, December 2, 2017, a team of Access Health CT staff, enrollment specialists, certified application counselors, and brokers will provide free in-person assistance to help consumers shop for healthcare coverage from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm at the New London Opportunities Industrialization Center (106 Truman Street, New London, CT). More Nov 30, 2017 - 4:50:45 AM
Access Health CT, Rep. John B. Larson announce enrollment fair in Manchester on Saturday, November 18, 2017 Access Health CT CEO (AHCT) Jim Wadleigh and Representative John B. Larson (CT-01) today announced the details of the second of five enrollment fairs taking place during this Open Enrollment period. This Saturday, November 18, 2017, Access Health CT staff, enrollment specialists, certified application counselors, and brokers will be on-site to help consumers shop for healthcare coverage from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Manchester Memorial Hospital (71 Haynes St, Manchester, CT). More Nov 16, 2017 - 2:27:49 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network Offers Health and Wellness programs on Integrative Medicine, Diabetes Awareness and Smoking Cessation A Community Health Forum on Integrative Medicine will take place at New Milford Hospital on Wednesday, November 15 starting at 6 pm in the New Milford Hospital Cafe. The program explores ideas related to healthy food choices, disease and cancer prevention habits and lifestyle with information and resources available to inspire changes in behavior. Featured speakers will be Alexandra Chalif, MS, MP, Marcia Engle, QTTP, Lisa Marie Lee, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor and Gabriele Cronin, LMT, New Milford Hospital’s Integrative Medicine Practitioners. They will discuss their individual programs and services and provide demonstrations. For $8.50, community residents can enjoy a healthy and affordable meal prior to the program created by New Milford Hospital’s Award winning Plow to Plate Program® in partnership with Unidine Corporation. Registration is preferred. For more information about the forum or to register, please call 860-210-5302. More Nov 13, 2017 - 5:51:18 AM
The national leader in orthopedics and the largest hospital in Fairfield County today advanced their collaboration by opening the inpatient surgical unit of HSS Orthopedics at Stamford Health. The collaboration previously introduced a sports rehabilitation facility at Chelsea Piers and outpatient surgery at the Tully Health Center.More Oct 31, 2017 - 5:48:05 AM
