State awarded $7.3 million in stimulus to upgrade, enhance health information network Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state has been awarded nearly $7.3 million in federal stimulus funds to build a cutting-edge information technology network for the health care system in Connecticut that will reduce costs, medical errors and, ultimately, be an integral component for a nationwide Health Information Exchange (HIE). “These funds allow us to bring tremendous changes to the way health care is delivered in Connecticut. The result will be a more efficient system with less paperwork for patients and providers. Ultimately, every citizen will have an electronic record,” Governor Rell said. “Connecticut continues to build our medical record-keeping of the 21st Century, one that will be secure and cost-effective.”More Mar 15, 2010 - 4:29 PM
Bolton earns HEARTSafe community designation The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), in collaboration with the American Heart Association, announces that Bolton has been designated a HEARTSafe Community.More Mar 15, 2010 - 2:58 PM
Mass to honor religious order that founded Saint Raphael’s The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the order that founded the Hospital of Saint Raphael in 1907, is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. The milestone will be marked in New Haven with a special Mass at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, at Saint Aedan’s Catholic Church, 112 Fountain St.More Mar 13, 2010 - 8:35 PM
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
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
Mosaic promotes inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Mosaic believes in inclusion and is participating in National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NIDDA) in March. This observance reminds us to recognize people with disabilities as valuable, contributing members of our communities. More Mar 11, 2010 - 7:28 PM
Govenor Rell named Honorary Chair for 17th Annual Komen CT Race for the Cure Governor M. Jodi Rell, a five-year breast cancer survivor, has been named Honorary Chair of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure. She joins the leadership of Christa Allen, Marketing and Sponsorship Director for Westfarms Mall, who will serve as the event’s Chair.More Mar 11, 2010 - 2:31 PM
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
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
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
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
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
