State reports Greenwich resident tests positive for West Nile Virus The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that a resident of Greenwich has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection and is hospitalized. The Greenwich resident, between 80-89 years of age, became ill during the last week of August and is hospitalized for encephalitis. Illness was characterized by fever, headache, and confusion. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:57 PM
Stamford, CT—The 15th Annual ARI Lotstein/Martin Golf Tournament took place on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Sterling Farms Golf Course. The event exceeded all expectations raising over $45,000 that will benefit programs that support adults with disabilities. The highlight of the event was auctioneer Bennett Salvatore. Stamford Resident and NBA Referee Bennett Salvatore assisted in making the auction the most successful in years. Bennett Salvatore brought comedy and personal experience to the event while asking attendees to help support ARI.More Sep 2, 2010 - 1:58 PM
Madonna Sacco, a breast cancer survivor and lawyer specializing in medical malpractice defense, is mobilizing a team called “Advocacy” for the “Walk for Hope” of CancerCare of Connecticut Sept. 12 in her hometown of Fairfield. More Sep 2, 2010 - 8:55 AM
The air was electric. Paddles, emblazoned with an orange “MS” marked up by a black slash of defiance, were going up left and right as lively guests good-naturedly attempted to outbid one another. “Going once,” the auctioneer eventually bellowed, “going twice! Sold!” The auctioneer pointed to the back of the room, directly at Jeff Faul, whose face wore the broadest of grins and whose paddle was still proudly held high.More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:58 AM
What are the best parts of getting older; what are the worst? Share in a discussion, touching on research in the field of aging, and listen to the shared experiences and insights of the attendees about the passages of aging.More Sep 2, 2010 - 5:58 AM
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that 48 employers and unions in Connecticut have been selected for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, which was created by the health care reform legislation signed into law earlier this year. The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program provides $5 billion to small businesses and other employers to reduce health care costs for their retirees who are not yet eligible for Medicare by reimbursing their medical claims.More Sep 1, 2010 - 4:58 PM
State finds first EEE-positive mosquitoes in North Stonington The State Mosquito Management Program Tuesday announced that mosquitoes trapped in North Stonington on August 20 and 25, 2010 have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE). These are the first EEE-positive mosquitoes identified in Connecticut by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) this year. In addition, mosquitoes trapped in New Haven have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).More Sep 1, 2010 - 1:11 AM
The Watermark at 3030 Park to host Laughter for Life club On Tuesday, September 7, The Watermark at 3030 Park will host its monthly Laughter for Life club meeting from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the second floor lounge. This month’s topic is “The Art and Science of Health and Happiness” and will feature guest presenter Richard Kuepper. Kuepper worked as a life coach with self-help author and national success coach Tony Robbins for seven years. Currently, he serves as president of the Connecticut-based corporate learning and development company, L.E.A.D. USA.More Aug 31, 2010 - 10:57 AM
Injury prevention, arthritis and osteoporosis are topics for ONS Foundation fall seminar series GREENWICH, CT - This fall, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and sports medicine specialists of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present six free lectures on topics including sports concussion, preventing running injuries, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, arthritis and ski injury prevention.More Aug 28, 2010 - 8:44 PM
Could you imagine what it would be like to operate a robot? The general public will have the opportunity to do just that during a demonstration of the daVinci Robotic Surgical System at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at i.Park on Tuesday, September 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Norwalk Hospital in the main lobby on Wednesday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These community health education events are being offered as a public service during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Health professionals will be available to demonstrate the robot and answer questions about prostate cancer.More Aug 27, 2010 - 3:58 PM
Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center to be recognized with Platinum Innovation Award The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center announced it has won a platinum 2010 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award’s (CQIA) Innovation Prize. An integral part of the Connecticut business landscape, the CQIA awards have rewarded new technologies and techniques in local businesses since 1995. More Aug 27, 2010 - 9:28 AM
Community Health Center, Inc. lists the top three back-to-school health priorities for children A visit to the doctor and advance planning can be just as important as purchasing school supplies or reviewing class schedules when preparing children for the school year. “Many students miss school due to an illness or injury that could have been prevented,” said Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola, chief medical officer of Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) and a family practice physician. “By taking simple precautions and promoting healthy choices at home, parents can help children have a healthy, successful school year.”More Aug 27, 2010 - 7:58 AM
Heather Malvarosa thought her days of cantering had come to a close. Horseback riding had always been a constant in the life of the 55-year-old Fishkill, NY resident. However, a fall at the age of 17 would come back to haunt her years later.More Aug 27, 2010 - 6:58 AM
