Connecticut Selected for National Initiative to Address Prescription Drug Abuse The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) on Monday announced that Connecticut has been selected by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) to participate in a national effort to address policy options and other strategies to decrease prescription drug misuse, abuse, and diversion. More Jun 18, 2013 - 10:49:25 AM
Malloy announces award of stem cell research funds Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Thursday announced the award of $9.8 million in stem cell research funds to 23 Connecticut–based researchers. The awards were made by the State of Connecticut Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee at its Monday grant review meeting in Farmington. More Jun 14, 2013 - 8:14:14 AM
Healthy Father’s Day BBQ Tips from the American Heart Association This Father’s Day, give Dad a BBQ celebration from the heart. Eating a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, the #1 and #4 leading causes of death of men in the U.S. More than one in three adult men has some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but studies show that up to 80% of cardiovascular events can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes, like making healthier choices at mealtime. More Jun 14, 2013 - 1:27:54 AM
Two local physicians, Dr. Tao-Nan Chi and Dr. Richard Zelkowitz were honored with Norwalk Hospital’s 2013 William J. Tracey, MD Award for their leadership, character and superior clinical skills. More Jun 13, 2013 - 11:13:05 AM
DPH Adds Translation Tool to Website The Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that it has added the Google Translator tool to its website, making the website accessible in over 70 languages. More Jun 12, 2013 - 9:20:37 AM
Norwalk Hospital Foundation received a $10,000 grant from First County Bank Foundation, Inc. in support of Norwalk Hospital’s Project LEAN, a program that’s helping reduce childhood obesity at Jefferson Elementary School in Norwalk. First County Bank made an initial grant of $7,500 in 2012 and based on the program’s success has increased their support of the program in 2013. More Jun 12, 2013 - 9:17:55 AM
Ross H. Albert, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Hartford Hospital Ross H. Albert, M.D., Ph.D., has joined Hartford Hospital as a primary care physician. His areas of interest include teen and adolescent medicine, preventive medicine, medical education, and palliative and hospice care. More Jun 10, 2013 - 10:12:42 AM
Norwalk Hospital Medical Offices in New Canaan to Hold Ribbon Cutting The Norwalk Hospital Medical Offices in New Canaan will hold a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 pm. The general public is invited to join Norwalk Hospital representatives and Town of New Canaan officials for tours of the new facility and light refreshments. More Jun 4, 2013 - 2:30:59 PM
DIABETES & PREGNANCY: Expert Attention and Care Bring a Sweet Delivery When Alisa D’Andrea learned that she had gestational diabetes in 2012, she worried that her plans for a drug-free, natural childbirth were out the window. Disappointed but undeterred by her “high-risk” status, the Hamden mother of two was referred by her obstetrician/gynecologist to Judy Gibney, RN, Maternal/Child Health Supervisor with Western Connecticut Home Care (WCHC) and instructor for the Sweet Delivery Program. More May 30, 2013 - 1:29:03 PM
New Milford Hospital Hosts Bi-Monthly Author’s Series Starting May 29th New Milford Hospital will host a new bi-monthly Author’s Series at New Milford Hospital featuring authors of books who will talk about their latest work. The first Author’s Series lecture takes place on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6 p.m. with featured guest author Kevin Gutzman, JD, PhD, who has written James Madison and the Making of America. The program will be held in Robison Rooms A & B at New Milford Hospital, 21 Elm Street. Books will also be available for sale. More May 24, 2013 - 11:53:25 AM
$50 Million Fundraising Campaign for Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital Officially Launched A $50 million fundraising campaign for Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital was publically launched this week at a high-energy, multimedia event at the Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, Connecticut. John M. Murphy, MD, President and CEO of Western Connecticut Health Network, announced that to date $30 million has been raised in support of Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospitals. More May 24, 2013 - 7:49:42 AM
Laura Gianninoto, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, of Shelton has joined Norwalk Hospital as a breast health specialist at the Smilow Family Breast Health Center located at 148 East Avenue in Norwalk. The Smilow Family Breast Health Center has recently opened this second location on East Avenue. More May 23, 2013 - 10:45:53 AM
DPH, Regional EMS Councils Honor Outstanding EMS In conjunction with National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Connecticut Regional EMS Councils will honor state Emergency Medical Services providers for their outstanding service at an award ceremony next week. More May 18, 2013 - 10:00:38 AM
GH: Prediabetes - Do You Have It? How Do You Know? Diabetes is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. "It's not just about sugar. It's about your heart," says Nancy Ryan, RD, BC-ADM, a registered dietitian, board-certified in advanced diabetes management at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. More May 16, 2013 - 4:25:27 PM
After Ovarian Cancer, Stamford Woman Says She is “One of the Lucky Ones” “On January 4, 2012, I went into Danbury Hospital thinking I was getting a simple hysterectomy,” recalls 51-year-old Laura Barzetti. “My gynecologist had found what he thought were fibroid tumors in my abdomen during an office visit, and said they should be removed. He told me it was pretty routine and I’d be back to work in no time.” More May 16, 2013 - 11:45:19 AM
Stamford Hospital Officially Breaks Ground For New Hospital Stamford Hospital executives, board members, employees and members of its medical staff held a special ceremony on Tuesday to officially break ground for the new hospital. More May 15, 2013 - 1:18:48 PM
Norwalk Hospital Offers Panel Presentation on Mental Health Services Norwalk Hospital is hosting a panel presentation that will focus on the continuum of mental health services offered through the Norwalk Hospital Department of Psychiatry and other community resources. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium at Norwalk Hospital. More May 15, 2013 - 1:11:28 PM
Saint Francis the only New England provider to beta test new URAC accreditation Saint Francis Care announced Tuesday that it is beta testing the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission’s (URAC) new clinically integrated network (CIN) accreditation standards through its affiliation with Saint Francis HealthCare Partners. URAC, an independent accreditation organization advancing quality and value throughout health care, created the new program to serve as a roadmap for health providers to achieve clinical integration and accountable care. By earning URAC accreditation, Saint Francis will demonstrate its ability to deliver improved patient care and reduced costs. More May 15, 2013 - 12:33:38 PM
For the second year in a row, St. Vincent’s has received an “A” Hospital Safety Score ™ from the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. St. Vincent’s is one of only two hospitals in Fairfield County, and one of only four out of 26 rated hospitals in the state to meet the criteria required for the “A” safety score. More May 15, 2013 - 12:15:51 PM
St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group announces that Anna Pankratov, MD, has joined its new primary care office in Westport called Westport Medicine. The practice is located at 225 Main Street, Suite 101, in downtown Westport. More May 15, 2013 - 1:08:27 AM
On Thursday, April 25th, ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education donors, friends and Board members attended the 5th Annual Golf Outing "Tee-Off" party in the McLaren showroom. The party, a celebration of this milestone year, was graciously hosted by Cynthia and Richard Koppelman and Miller Motorcars. Theresa Rogers-Matthews and Horseneck Wines presented a wine tasting of fine French wines that complemented an artful array of hors d'oeuvres by Watson’s Catering. Attending the event were Golf Outing co-chairs, Dr. Michael Clain, Rich Granoff and ONS Foundation Vice President Vicki Leeds Tananbaum. The Outing, presented in conjunction with Greenwich Hospital, is scheduled for Monday, June 10th at The Stanwich Club and will include a round of golf, lunch, cocktails, an elaborate buffet dinner, and silent and live auctions co-chaired by Rebecca Karson, Lauren Mazzullo and Amy Sethi. Professional auctioneer Philae Knight of Phillips auction house will direct the bidding during the live auction. Knight joined Phillips in 2007 and is now leading the New York office of Private Client Services. More May 15, 2013 - 1:02:29 AM
The City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Health Department are proud to work with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its fight against cancer. Now, community members in Norwalk and surrounding areas can join the fight, as well, by enrolling in the ACS’s new research study, Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). More May 13, 2013 - 11:33:13 AM
