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At a press conference Gov. Malloy described opioid addiction as a gigantic problem. A 24-year old who began experimenting with prescription drugs as a teen described a path to heroin addiction, homelessness, imprisonment and ultimately recovery.
Dr. Alan Barry of Greenwich Social Services warned that medicine cabinets full of opioid prescriptions are “a candy store for children.” Continue Reading →
ONS sports specialists Paul Sethi, MD and Katherine Vadasdi, MD will present Back to School Sports Safety at Greenwich Hospital.
Among the topics they will discuss are safe sports training techniques, injury prevention and management, gender-specific injuries and the dangers and growing use of performance enhancing substances among teen athletes. Continue Reading →
Recent Greenwich High School graduate Joe Schiro worked for months to design and fabricate the four bulletin boards as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project for the Boy Scouts. Continue Reading →
On average today’s seniors live considerably longer than their prior generation, so they face decisions among several types of support that they and their families may not have ever faced before. Donna Spellman, executive director of River House Adult Day Center, will discuss the many challenges in this phase of senior living. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Farmers Market customers appreciate the all-organic produce from Oxen Hill Farm so much that the farmers travel a great distance to Horseneck Lot on Saturdays. Continue Reading →
The St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer will take place September 24 in Stamford at Harbor Point. Continue Reading →
Last weekend the Town posted warnings of sea lice, which are microscopic jellyfish larvae that can cause a painful and itchy rash, especially when trapped inside a swimsuit. This weekend, the Town issued a jellyfish warning. Continue Reading →
Bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, grow rapidly at temperatures between 40° and 140° Fahrenheit.
In just two hours, these microorganisms can multiply to dangerous levels. Continue Reading →
On Friday, November 11, 2016 country music superstar Martina McBride will bring her new Love Unleashed Tour to the Palace Theater in Stamford, Connecticut for Dana’s Angels Research Trust’s annual gala benefit concert. The evening starts with a beautiful pre-concert reception at the Palace for select guests featuring a pasta bar by featuring a pasta bar by World-Famous RAO’s Italian Restaurant, with silent and live auctions. Continue Reading →
Although college is portrayed in the movies as non-stop fun and excitement, that is not the case for everyone; especially for the 25% of U.S. college students who struggle with eating disorders. Continue Reading →