WCSU Institute for Holistic Health Studies announces Wellness Wednesday workshops, more The Western Connecticut State University Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS), contained within the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX), continues its focus on promoting health and wellbeing for the community by hosting a series of new “Wellness Wednesday” workshops this semester. Wellness Wednesday workshops are one of the many educational offerings from the HPX department and the IHHS at WCSU. The series is designed to bring greater awareness to the many influences on our health and well-being, and to provide simple and easy practices to promote general health. More Sep 11, 2017 - 3:06:27 AM
Norwalk Hospital Receives $35,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation Norwalk Hospital has received a $35,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation to support specialized pediatric care services at the WCHN Pediatric Development & Therapy Center (PDTC) in Norwalk. More Sep 7, 2017 - 3:44:04 PM
Western Connecticut Health Network Offers Fitness, Stroke Prevention, Smoking Cessation and Prostate Cancer Awareness Programs New Milford Hospital will offer Strong Women™ Strong Bones (SWSB) fitness classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays *August 28 through October 13 (*choose two classes within the same week) from 10 to 11:15 am, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Saint Andrews Church located at 1 North Main Street in Kent, August 29 through October 12 from 10 to 11:15 am. Classes will be led by certified instructor Lisa Maria Lee. More Aug 21, 2017 - 2:57:36 AM
August is National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This month, the Norwalk Health Department joins the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health officials to celebrate the benefits of vaccines and highlight their importance for people of all ages. More Aug 19, 2017 - 5:25:21 AM
CT Sun Feature Planned Parenthood The Connecticut Sun WNBA team is highlighting Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) as the Community Spotlight organization at its August 23 game. Special discounted tickets are available for the basketball game, with a portion of ticket sales benefitting PPSNE. More Aug 14, 2017 - 2:37:09 AM
Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Cancer at St. Vincent's SWIM Memorial Service St. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound is hosting the 20th Annual Interfaith Memorial Service on Sunday, August 6 at 8:30am at Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport. Registration begins at 8:00am. The event is free of charge, open to all members of the community and will celebrate the lives of family members and friends lost to cancer, regardless of where they received treatment. It will take place rain or shine. More Jul 25, 2017 - 8:28:06 AM
CT Chiropractor Warns Parents About Nintendo Neck Everyday, people of all ages spend hours hunched over their beloved electronic devices. And while children and teens in particular find many forms of technology entertaining, their bodies do not. In fact, Dr. Cheryl Vincent of Simsbury Chiropractic and Wellness Center is seeing kids as young as elementary school age complaining of Nintendo Neck. More Jul 15, 2017 - 5:43:57 AM
CT Hospital Studies Link Between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) has just announced the launch of a $2.7 million 3-year research study that will investigate the link between new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer. The main goal is to detect the often lethal cancer at a curable stage. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of human malignancies, with five-year survival rates of only 8 percent. It is on a trajectory to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US by 2020. More Jun 22, 2017 - 6:33:10 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network Announces Health Seminar, Blood Drive and Skin Cancer Screening Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) will conduct a free health seminar on “New Innovations in Stroke Care” at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA, 404 Danbury Road, in Wilton on Tuesday, June 20 from 7 to 8 pm. Featured speaker neurosurgeon Joshua Marcus, MD will review the types of strokes patients can suffer from as well as the signs and symptoms community and family members need to recognize to get patients the fastest and best possible car to reverse the symptoms of a stroke. The presentation will include discussion of diagnosis, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment of strokes, including the new minimally invasive procedures to treat strokes offered at WCHN. To register for this program, please call 1-866-NHB-WELL. More Jun 12, 2017 - 7:32:51 AM
Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department Seeking Community Input As part of its preparation for accreditation as a local public health department, the Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services is seeking input from residents of Bridgeport for its strategic plan. Listening sessions with the public are being held throughout the City during the month of June. Each session will provide a brief overview of the findings from the Community Needs Assessment followed by a discussion of community health priorities. Suggestions for the Health Department initiatives are welcome, as well as recommendations for addressing critical health concerns. More Jun 9, 2017 - 10:32:42 AM
Warm summer weather beckons the body and spirit outdoors. The holistic living experts at the Bridge Healing Arts Center (BHAC) in Farmington will guide you through a fun, carefree season with special events and seminars. More May 18, 2017 - 5:59:07 AM
CT Company Tackles Growing Number of Elderly Concussions There has been a huge push to prevent concussions in young athletes, but a new study finds the elderly are more in danger of suffering brain injuries due to falls. During National Older Americans Month in May, Assisted Living Technologies (ALT) in Meriden is eager to create awareness about safety products and technology that can help prevent falls.More May 18, 2017 - 12:05:47 AM
May is American Stroke Month. Learn F.A.S.T. Stroke Signs to Save Lives Paralysis. Speech loss. Loss of independence. Dementia. Death. This is what stroke does to our loved ones. Knowing the risks and symptoms of stroke, and what to do in a stroke emergency, can help save lives. More May 15, 2017 - 5:52:37 AM
Elite Health Services expands Westport facility Elite Health Services has recently completed a 3,000sqft expansion project at their physical therapy and personal training facility in Westport, CT. More May 15, 2017 - 12:02:49 AM
Hope After Loss, Inc.® is proud to present its 2017 Compassionate Care Award on May 17, 2017 to Dr. Richard Viscarello, an obstetrician in Stamford, CT. The Compassionate Care Award recognizes and promotes excellence in the care of families that have lost a pregnancy or infant. More May 9, 2017 - 5:52:14 AM
Hundreds of Fairfield County residents took steps to help their hearts, and the American Heart Association’s mission, at the AHA’s Heart Walk and 5K Run at Sherwood Island State Park on Saturday, April 22nd. The event combined heart-healthy exercise with fund raising to make an impact on the nation’s #1 killer—heart disease, and the #5 killer, stroke. More Apr 24, 2017 - 7:50:20 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network Announces Health & Wellness Programs and Special Events Chaplains from the Department of Spiritual Care at Norwalk Hospital will be available at the Norwalk Department of Motor Vehicles during Healthcare Decisions Week April 17-21, 2017 from 10 am to 3 pm to create awareness and provide educational materials about the importance of making healthcare decisions. More Apr 8, 2017 - 5:25:41 AM
Caregivers, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in caregiving issues are invited to attend the first Caregiver Symposium hosted by the Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Danbury Hospital. This free symposium will begin in the Creasy Auditorium with a keynote speaker and conclude with a Resource Fair in the Robilotti Conference Center. Parking is available in the Rizzo Garage on Hospital Avenue. More Apr 7, 2017 - 12:53:43 AM
Murphy, Health Committee dems call on president to protect americans from high medical costs and stop undermining the ACA U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), all members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, in calling on President Trump to stop his efforts to undermine the benefits in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The senators also urged President Trump to help stabilize the insurance market by taking action to protect the cost-sharing subsidies that help lower out-of-pocket health care costs for working families. More Apr 4, 2017 - 3:52:13 AM
Western Connecticut Health Network Announces Community Health Seminars, Wellness Programs and Special Events Yufang Lin, MD, Western Connecticut Medical Group integrative medicine physician specialist, will present “Anxious Children-An Integrative Medicine Approach,” on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 pm at the Riverbook Regional YMCA, 404 Danbury Road in Wilton. The presentation includes discussion on common types of anxiety in children and common triggers and proactive interventions to support a child’s health and well-being through modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep exercise, supplements, herbs and more. To register for this program, call 1-866-NHB-WELL. More Apr 3, 2017 - 6:25:46 AM
Spring Lectures and Community Health Forum at New Milford Hospital Alexandra Chalif, MS, MP, whose expertise includes psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP and Medical Hypnosis in Surgery, will present Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body on March 30 at 6:00 pm. For $5, seniors show their senior center ID and can enjoy a healthy, well-balanced meal. More Mar 29, 2017 - 7:55:02 AM
Murphy: New Report: Trumpcare Will Cost Connecticut Families & Seniors Thousands More For Health Care U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released on Friday the following statement on a new state-by-state cost analysis by the Center for American Progress, which found that Trumpcare will cost Connecticut residents and their families thousands more for health care. Specifically the report found that under Trumpcare, the average adult in Connecticut would see health care costs rise over $4,000, including over $6,000 for low-income individuals and $10,000 for older residents. Connecticut families would also get hit with higher costs, with families on average being forced to pay $8,600 to $14,000 more. More Mar 20, 2017 - 2:47:08 AM
