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Rep. Perone urges residents to take advantage of free dental care tomorrow
Norwalk residents who lack dental insurance are being urged by State Representative Chris Perone (D-Norwalk) to attend a free one-day dental clinic in Middletown tomorrow, March 13th. “This clinic is a once-a-year chance for people who lack insurance or who have inadequate coverage to get dental care for free,” said Representative Perone. “Almost everyone without dental coverage puts off getting treatment until it’s too late. This is an opportunity to receive quality care at no cost. I urge everyone to take advantage.” More
Mar 12, 2010 - 11:19 AM
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Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital affiliation plans move forward
The Boards of Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital announce that plans for a formal affiliation of the two organizations are moving forward, likely by fall 2010. Both Boards have approved the plan, moving into phase two due diligence with continued planning and development of a formal agreement, and reaching out to regulatory agencies for needed approvals. More
Mar 11, 2010 - 8:28 PM
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Children with type 1 diabetes design the annual Art Project for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Fairfield County hosted its 10th annual Kids Art Project on February 21 at the Darien Arts Center at Darien Town Hall. Children of the JDRF with type 1 diabetes were invited to participate in the annual project that typically raises $10,000 to $20,000 toward research to find a cure for juvenile diabetes. This year’s art project with the theme, “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the JDRF Annual Spring Gala on May 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. More
Mar 11, 2010 - 1:24 AM
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Saint Raphael’s CareCard launches new fitness programs in Hamden
CareCard, the Hospital of Saint Raphael’s health and wellness program for those 55 and above, is launching two new fitness programs in Hamden: indoor walking and water aerobics. Both programs will be offered at Hamden Hall’s Beckerman Sports Center starting in April. More
Mar 11, 2010 - 1:20 AM
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Windham Hospital ushers in new era of best-in-class treatment for life-threatening aneurysms
With an Unsurpassed Combination of Surgical Skill & Technology in Eastern Connecticut
The first abdominal aortic stent graft procedure at Windham Hospital was completed on March 1, 2010. Local resident David Erskine, of Eastford, was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition know as an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta (or AAA). The latest technology and optimum surgical skill is what saved his life. More
Mar 10, 2010 - 12:29 PM
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The Watermark at 3030 Park announces addition of memory care Medical Director
Dr. Rahul Gupta of Westport to provide residents and area seniors with expert memory care at The Watermark at 3030 Park
The Watermark at 3030 Park is pleased to announce the recent addition of Dr. Rahul Gupta as Medical Director of The Gardens, the memory care unit of the senior living community located on the Bridgeport/Fairfield line. As Medical Director of The Gardens, Dr. Gupta will be responsible for the management of all residents living with Alzheimer’s and memory loss, coordinating the health care they receive and addressing the concerns of their families. More
Mar 10, 2010 - 11:27 AM
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Colonoscopy Can Save Lives
Danbury Hospital Marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
DANBURY, CT – March 9, 2010 - Barbara Scully believes she will beat colon cancer with the support of her family and healthcare team at Danbury Hospital’s Praxair Cancer Center. But it’s a battle Scully may have avoided if she hadn’t waited until age 67 to get her first colonoscopy. “That was a big mistake,” said the Brookfield resident, whose treatment plan includes specialized colorectal surgery followed by 12 treatments of chemotherapy. More
Mar 9, 2010 - 5:41 PM
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Governor Rell unveils partnership to establish UConn Health Network
New John Dempsey Hospital Centerpiece of $352M Initiative
Governor M. Jodi Rell today unveiled plans that would establish the UConn Health Network through a landmark partnership that will transform the delivery of healthcare in the state and lead to the creation of thousands of new jobs. The Governor said the state and University of Connecticut are building the network in collaboration with Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and other healthcare facilities and providers. More
Mar 9, 2010 - 1:29 PM
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Hartford Hospital and YMCA team up to keep Hartford healthy
By donating five defibrillators to the YMCA of Hartford, Hartford Hospital is launching a campaign to arm your neighbors with the skill and technology to save your life. The hospital aims to make Greater Hartford one of the safer locales in which to have a cardiac arrest. Since cardiac arrest can strike anywhere, any time, one of the best defenses is to make sure that an entire community is supplied with life-saving technology and is trained in its use. More
Mar 9, 2010 - 10:58 AM
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Hartford Healthcare appoints General Councel
Michele Bush, Esq. has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital. Ms. Bush comes to Hartford from the Chicago office of Miller Canfield, an international law firm. There, she held the role of Principal, focusing on general corporate and health care issues, including transactional, regulatory and governance matters. More
Mar 9, 2010 - 8:59 AM
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