Some topics to be covered include keeping the child safe, diaper changing, bottle-feeding, how to interview for a babysitting job just to name a few. Continue Reading →
Greenwich EMS Offers Baby Sitting Course: Learn from Professionals
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ONS orthopedic surgeons to discuss joint replacement at April 4 Seminar
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Three ONS total joint replacement specialists will discuss the exciting developments in shoulder, hip and knee replacements that result in faster recovery and fewer complications. They will be joined by members of the hospital’s Joint Replacement program, who will discuss anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital, ONS
DTC Promotes Petition Urging Prohibition on Disposal, Transfer, Processing or Handling Fracking Waste
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To date 36 municipalities in Connecticut as well as more than 400 in New York, including many in Westchester, have passed bans similar to the one proposed for Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, DTC, fracking, Jeff Ramer
Greenwich Resident Gretchen Carlson Joins Women’s Panel
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Carlson will join a panel at The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education’s 6th annual Women Empowering Women event on April 25. The event benefits the sexual harassment/assault counseling, advocacy and prevention education services provided by The Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Gretchen Carlson, Holly Hurd, Jillian Gilchrest, Sandy Goldstein, the Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education, Women Empowering Women
Looking In Theatre at YWCA Acts Out Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
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More than 100 students, parents, teachers and services providers attended the event. The goal was to present realistic situations that young people may find themselves in. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Health, CT Dept of Pubic Health, Greater hartford Academy of Arts, Looking In Theatre
Next Blood Drive at Temple Sholom Scheduled for March 5, 2018
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The need for blood can come without warning. Storms, terror attacks and mass shootings aren’t scheduled. Blood drives are! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Red Cross blood drive, Temple Sholom
YWCA Greenwich to Host “Looking In Theatre” to Raise Awareness of Teen Dating Violence
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On Tuesday, Feb 27, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm YWCA Greenwich at 259 East Putnam Avenue will host the Looking In Theatre, a program of the Greater Hartford Academy of Arts and the Capitol Region Educational Council. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, Schools, Looking In Theatre, teen dating violence, YNET, YWCA Greenwich
Alan Barry: No More Thoughts and Prayers, It’s Time for Action
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“The issue of mental illness and the part it plays in these tragic incidents has become a pawn in this process.” – Alan Barry, Ph.D, Director of Greenwich’s Dept of Human Services Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Letter to the Editor, Dept of Human Services, Dr. Alan Barry, Ph.D.
YNET Event at Joey B’s Brings Awareness of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Members of YNET at GHS, a club affiliated with the YWCA Greenwich worked behind the counter at Joey B’s on Tuesday in an event which was part fundraiser, and part an event to raise awareness of teen dating violence. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Dom Delfino, Joey B's, Looking In Theatre, teen dating violence, Yeardley Love, YWCA Greenwich
Fed Up New Canaan Woman To Place ‘Shame on You’ Flags on Deserted Dog Feces in Park
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Officer Allyson Halm of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section is aware of the problem and had recently conducted a survey of Irwin Park visitors. Responses to the question “Why do you think dog walkers don’t pick up or leave the bag?” included “Selfish,” “They are dirty people,” “Idiots,” “Stupid,” “It’s sick, not normal,” “Lazy,” and “Privileged, someone else will do it. Continue Reading →