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Greenwich Hospital and Retired Men’s Association Join Forces for Medical Insights Lecture at Bruce Museum

The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, in a new partnership with Greenwich Hospital, recently enjoyed a wonderful evening together at the Bruce Museum. The evening was part of Greenwich Hospital’s ongoing and popular Arc of Care Campaign “Medical Insights” lecture series. The program, entitled, “Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention: The Future of Urology,” is part of the series designed to educate the community about the hospital’s work and inspire investment to sustain and grow programming. The event brought together medical professionals, community leaders, and volunteers to discuss key urological health matters. Both organizations are committed to strengthening their relationship by enhancing outreach to inform, educate, and foster dialogue for a healthier local community. Continue Reading →

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Old Greenwich Man Urgently Needs Kidney Transplant

Eric Moy has spent his life giving to others. He has coached teams, served his town, supported his children through every milestone, and been the quiet rock of his family. Now, his kidneys are failing due to complications from diabetes and a long medical battle following sepsis. Dialysis will begin soon, but a living kidney transplant is the only real solution. Continue Reading →

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All 55 Attorneys General Sign on to $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and its Owners, the Sackler Family

Under the Sacklers’ ownership, Purdue made and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, fueling the largest drug crisis in the nation’s history. The settlement ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue and their ability to sell opioids in the United States. Continue Reading →

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US Postal Service National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Runs Through June

Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don’t expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners’ property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It’s not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it’s about unpredictable moments. Continue Reading →

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Formerly Incarcerated People Share Experiences with Greenwich Teens, “Hang Time” Breeds Love, Second Chances in Life

For the students in the Greenwich Jr United Way, this wasn’t just another meeting. It was a moment that peeled back the layers of society and showed the courage it takes to reclaim a life. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Two of Three Cancer Center Applications Approved; Third May Be Approved with Conditions

“If you’re successful, there may be a lot of stress in these areas. You may find that you are parking deficient and you may find that you have brought in a lot of traffic…What troubled me the most about this process is everything is based on your operating assumptions.” – Margarita Alban, P&Z chair Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Wears Orange to Honor Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence

According to First Selectman Fred Camillo’s proclamation, the day honors the birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old high school student who was shot and killed as an innocent bystander in a park in Chicago in 2013. Her friends honored her memory by wearing orange on her birthday because hunters wear the color orange to protect themselves. This year would have been Pendleton’s 28th birthday. Continue Reading →

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The Benefit for Greenwich Hospital Celebrates Arc of Care Campaign, Honors Barbara Netter with Distinguished Campaign Award

The Benefit for Greenwich Hospital celebrates Arc of Care Campaign, honors Barbara Netter with distinguished Campaign award. Neurosurgeons Murat Günel, MD, and Zion Zibly, MD, will also be recognized for groundbreaking work in Greenwich. Continue Reading →

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Lamont Announces 100,000+ CT Residents Being Notified This Week That Some or All of Their Medical Debt Has Been Erased

Letters are being mailed this week to more than 100,000 Connecticut residents notifying them that some or all of their medical debt has been eliminated under the second round of an initiative his administration launched last year through a partnership with the nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt. Continue Reading →

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