The webinar will feature both the basics and recent findings about artificial turf and grass fields, as well as recommendations and guidelines for establishing and maintaining durable grass playing fields. Continue Reading →
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Babies born at Greenwich Hospital take home gift to promote sleep safety
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Greenwich Hospital’s Maternity department recently implemented a practice change as part of its ongoing efforts to promote safe sleep for newborn babies at the hospital and at home. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Alliance AVID Transition to College Program: “They prepare you so well!”
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The Greenwich Alliance for Education in the midst of their second “T2C” Transition to College workshop series. On Wednesday there was a workshop at the YMCA Greenwich titled, “College Culture: Drugs and Alcohol on Campus.” The workshop included ways to stay safe, know resources, and establish boundaries in the new space of college. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, AVID, Camilla Moreno, Dafina Bajra, Dilailah Ruiz, Dina Quevedo, Fentanyl
Greenwich Retired Men’s Association to Host Panel on Aging
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The panel’s theme will be “Successful Aging at Home and in Our Community.” Panel will be led by Dr. Steven Katz with panelists to include Roni Lang, Dr. James Pallett and Linda Ziac. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Dr. James Pallett, Greenwich RMA, LInda Ziac, Roni Lang, Sterling Care, Steven Katz
Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol through Wednesday Afternoon
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From Monday to Wednesday, the current forecast is for temperatures during the daytime rising into the 90s and the heat index will be between 95 and 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to be very uncomfortable, with lows only falling to the 70s and dewpoints also in the 70s. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Weather
Swim Across America Open Water Swim Draws Hundreds to Long Island Sound
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Swim Across America’s funding of clinical trials for patients helped contribute to four FDA approved life-saving immunotherapy cancer treatments with Yervoy, Opdivo, Tecentriq and Keytruda. More than 60 scientific grants are funded each year and there are now ten dedicated Swim Across America Labs at major institutions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports, Swim Across America, Swim Across America Fairfield County
Greenwich Hospital Celebrates Newly Verified Level III Trauma Center
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“With this new status we can now better accommodate local trauma patients who would otherwise have to travel further distances to be treated. It’s going to be extremely beneficial for both our staff and patients.” – Medical Director of Trauma Athanassios Petrotos Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health
Olympic Swimmer Donna de Varona to be honored at Swim Across America June 29
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Three swim distances are available at the June 29th swim: a half-mile, 1.5-mile and 3-mile swim. NEW this year is a Kids’ Splash for children ages 6 to 11 and for parents with young children, and a High School Cup trophy to be awarded to a Fairfield County area high school team (a combined swim, dive and/or water polo team), who together fundraises the most. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports
Veterinary Hospital Proposed in Office Building at 100 Putnam Green
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The building is a legally non-conforming office building. Built in 1970 it was originally the developers office for Putnam Green, now known as Greenwich Place. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Cats, Dogs, Government, Health, Real Estate
Greenwich Hospital Introduces “Bee Mindful” Program to Improve How They Care for People with Special Needs
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The Bee Mindful program provides education to hospital staff on the unique needs of people with special needs and how to improve care for this patient population, as well as a Patient Neurobehavioral Assessment tool (PNAT), which is an assessment and intervention tool that individualizes and provides continuity of care. Continue Reading →