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The November 14 program is an opportunity for residents to discover this gentle approach to relaxation and self-care in a welcoming community setting. Continue Reading →
After double hip replacement surgery ended his running dreams nearly 30 years ago, Tom Eckert is proving that age and adversity are no match for determination. This inspiring Greenwich senior has now completed two full marathons and four half marathons — an incredible accomplishment for someone who once believed he might never run again. Continue Reading →
After the ceremony outside Greenwich High School, volunteers clad in gardening gloves and toting shovels caravaned to Riverside School, New Lebanon School, and Central Middle School to plant the bulbs. Continue Reading →
“Medical overbilling erodes public trust, wastes vital public resources, and is against the law. My office stands ready with our federal and state partners to take action against anyone who abuses the system.” – Attorney General Tong Continue Reading →
By Stephanie Paulmeno, Dr. Stephanie R. Paulmeno, Co-Chair, The Patient is U Foundation
The Patient Is U Foundation’s breakfast panel drew 86 attendees and honored two Greenwich residents, including the late Claudio Pannunzio, who first envisioned the event. Will artificial intelligence help us, influence us — or crowd out the human connection patients need most? That question drew 86 healthcare professionals, community leaders and residents to Fairfield University on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for “Compassionate Care in the Age of AI: Exploring the Opportunities, Responsibilities and Risks,” a breakfast panel organized by The Patient is U Foundation (TPIU). The Connecticut-based nonprofit works to restore, teach and reinforce compassion at every point of a patient’s healthcare experience; from a medical practice website and front-desk staff, to clinicians paraprofessionals, support staff, and even parking attendants. Continue Reading →
Collazo said last year the Harmony Project served 602 victims of domestic and sexual violence, and responded to 3,078 calls to their 24/7 hotline – (203) 622-0003 – where a counselor will answer and help with crisis intervention, counseling and even emergency shelter and legal guidance as necessary. Continue Reading →
The two-mile walk at Tod’s Point brought together families, friends and supporters of all ages to raise critical funds for NPC research and treatments. Continue Reading →
Five Healing Touch practitioners provided individual sessions to 64 students. Students were invited to take a quiet break from the busy school day and experience a gentle, non-invasive approach designed to support relaxation and well-being. Continue Reading →
The Healing Touch Team recently partnered with The Tiny Miracles Foundation to offer complimentary biofield therapy sessions to parents of premature babies at the Salt Cave of Darien. Continue Reading →
SafeGuard Seniors has now run 16 workshops and taught 232 seniors — a combination of their original scam awareness workshop and a newer AI literacy workshop — at facilities in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and Norwalk. Continue Reading →