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The film “TRAPPED” is going to be introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is a sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, in Bridgeport on Thursday at the Bijou Theatre. Continue Reading →
Always avoid tick habitats such as woodlands, tall grass, stone walls and leaf-covered areas, and perform frequent body checks on a daily basis. If a tick is found on the skin, carefully remove it with long-tipped tweezers and save it for testing. The Greenwich Health Dept Laboratory tests ticks, both dead and alive, for Lyme disease and babesiosis, another tick-borne disease, on-site for a fee. Continue Reading →
Back Country Wellness, a business that specializes in eating disorders, had its application for a permit rejected for its backcountry location, is now moving to 7 Lincoln Avenue in central Greenwich.
“All of Backcountry Wellness’s existing day and evening programming including individual, group and nutritional counseling will continue to serve its clients,” the owner Joanne Bronfman said in a press release. “We are bursting with excitement about this move as we will be able to serve so many more clients with the added space.” Continue Reading →
Each class will consist of part lecture, part question/answer period and a period of meditation. Attend just one, or all four classes. This event is open to all at no charge and will be held in the Greenwich Library Meeting Room. The four classes will take place on 8/2, 8/9, 8/23, and 8/30. (No class on 8/16.) Participants may attend one session or all four. No previous meditation experience is necessary. No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. Continue Reading →
Family Centers Health Care Clinic at Wilbur Peck Court, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is taking patients and filling a need in Greenwich’s health care services. Dental appointments are filling up particularly fast. The clinic is equipped with Spanish-speaking staff.
“Anyone can use the clinic, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s not to say that we are a free clinic. If someone is uninsured or cannot be insured for any reason, we have a sliding fee scale.” – Dennis Torres, Director of Healthcare Services Continue Reading →
Family Centers Health Care (FCHC), a new Federally Qualified Health Center located at Wilbur Peck Court in Greenwich, is now accepting appointments for primary medical and dental services. ervices at FCHC include: Treatment of illnesses and minor injuries, Management of chronic conditions, Physical exams, Immunizations, Dental exams and x-rays, Oral treatment planning, Restorative dentistry, Dental hygiene, Wellness and prevention services, Case management and much more. FCHC serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Medicaid (Husky) and most commercial insurance plans are accepted. Spanish speaking staff are available onsite. Continue Reading →
The Garden Education Center of Greenwich is abuzz with the excitement of new residents. Two brand new beehives, or, apiaries, were built as part of the “Pollinator Potluck” series this February. Since then, the apiaries are doing extremely well, all thanks to Helen Loughrey, the primary beekeeper at the Center. Continue Reading →
Dr. Mickley is an internationally-recognized eating disorders expert and the founder and director of the Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
A $5,000 grant from First County Bank to Liberation Programs will support the Families in Recovery Program in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Everything you wanted to know about side effects of long term marijuana use by teens, driving under the influence of Marijuana, and talking to your teen about your own use of marijuana. Continue Reading →