Some times include making sure pets are well groomed, and showering at night before sleeping to remove pollen particles and pet hair from your hair and body. Continue Reading →
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VIDEO: Safe Driving Day at GHS Features Simulated Crash and Extrication of Passenger
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During Tuesday’s Safe Driving Day simulation of a distracted driving crash with fatalities, Officer Shane Geary commented on the consequences for a distracted driver causing a fatality. “His future is ruined. It doesn’t matter where he’s from. It doesn’t matter who his parents are. There is a zero tolerance these days, especially for distracted driving cases with loss of life.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, Schools, GEMS, Greenwich Fire Dept, Greenwich Police Dept, Kathy Steiner, Outreach Club
NEW: Household Hazardous Waste Day, May 6, to Include All Types of Paint
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The Town of Greenwich will hold a collection for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 7, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Island Beach parking lot. New this year: All types of paint will be accepted — oil and latex! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Volunteering, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Nichole Tomczyk, Patrick Collins, Sally Davies
May is Month When Mothers are Celebrated And Postpartum Struggles Are Acknowledged
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Did you know untreated depression is the number one complication of pregnancy? Up to 80% of women experience the “baby blues.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Postpartum Anxiety, postpartum depression, Postpartum Psychosis, PTSD, Silver Hill Hospital
Silver Hill and SW Mental Health Board to Screen “Borderline” at Greenwich Town Hall
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The film is about a woman who has Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. The first time she tried to kill herself, she was five years old. Now she is 45 and hell-bent on trying to live – most of the time. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Borderline, Gina Pulice, Rebbie Ratner, Silver Hill Hospital, Southwest Regional Mental Health Board, Susan Buchsbaum
Alzheimer’s Association “Celebrating Hope” Fundraiser to Feature Actor/Author Hill Harper
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Hill Harper is well-known for his roles on Showtime’s Homeland and the hit CBS drama CSI: NY, yet, his dedication off-screen as a philanthropist and health and wellness ambassador continues to shape a lasting legacy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, Hill Harper
Community Wellness and Safety Fair at Banksville Community House
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A free Community Wellness and Safety Fair being held Saturday April 29 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at the Banksville Community House. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Volunteering, Girl Scout Troop 50309
Gretchen Carlson Recounts Experience with Lyme Disease at Gala Fundraiser
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At the Global Lyme Alliance’s “Greenwich Gala” attended by about 500 on Saturday night, Gretchen Carlson shared her story. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering
Julian Curtiss School 5th Graders Teach Greenwich Police, Fire and GEMS Mindfulness Techniques
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Julian Curtiss School 5th graders explained mindfulness, mindful breathing, and heartfulness as well as safe brain vs thinking brain to Greenwich Police and Fire Dept and GEMS on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, Schools, Alina Agiurgioaei Boie, Dennis Fogler, Fabian Boie, GEMS, Greenwich Fire Dept
Are Hidden Food Sensitivities Dragging You Down?
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Did you know a seemingly innocuous food sensitivity can wreak impressive havoc because its symptoms are subtle. Did you know that you can have a gluten sensitivity and not have celiac disease? Continue Reading →