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NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut and NARAL Pro-Choice America issued a statement on Tuesday regarding Donald Trump’s anticipated nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue Reading →
On Friday Americans nationwide will take women’s health to heart by wearing red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness. Continue Reading →
Additional examination rooms and other enhancements will improve privacy and likely lead to decreased waiting times for patients to be evaluated and treated. Continue Reading →
It was standing room only on Thursday night for a screening of the documentary Chasing the Dragon. A panel discussed sources of the addiction epidemic including rogue prescribers, patients who doctor shop, teens using gateway drugs, and the powerful forces of persistent stigma and denial in society. Continue Reading →
“Connecticut has a history of bipartisan support for reproductive rights, and we look forward to politicians from all sides of the political spectrum standing up to say that ‘women’s rights are human rights,’ and to trust and support individuals to make whatever personal decisions are right for them.” – NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut Executive Director, Sarah Croucher Continue Reading →
FBI Community Outreach Specialist Charles Grady told Greenwich Free Press that during Q&A, parents often ask what to look for in terms of signs of drug-seeking behavior from their children. He said there are subtle changes that sometimes parents don’t even recognize. Continue Reading →
Safe Rides president Julia Moch rebutted the idea that students substitute Uber for Safe Rides.
“Bedford Road to Old Greenwich costs about $30 with Uber, and that’s not including fare spikes for late night hours,” Moch said. “During daytime ‘quiet hours’ a trip via Uber from top to bottom of Greenwich costs $25…. Sometimes Uber drivers will refuse to pick up kids from parties because sometimes kids won’t show up. And because kids could throw up or damage their car…or spill alcohol.” Continue Reading →
This week, a couple filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Greenwich Hospital and obstetrician Dr. Marjan Hedayatzadeh because their twin baby girl died June 3, 2015. The couple alleges their baby girl’s heartbeat was not appropriately monitored and the baby was not promptly delivered by emergency C-section. Continue Reading →
An upcoming installment of the award-winning public television documentary series “Visionaries” will visit Silver Hill Hospital and challenge preconceived notions of what the treatment of mental illness and addiction looks like. Continue Reading →
FBI Community Outreach Specialist, Charles Grady will provide insight to the drug epidemic in Connecticut. Chasing the Dragon is hosted by Greenwich Police, Social Services, Liberation Programs, Communities 4 Action and First Selectman’s Youth Commission. Continue Reading →