Health

Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out & Saving Lives

By: greenwichfreepress | August 29, 2015

An American dies by suicide every 13 minutes—the equivalent of a fatal commercial plane crash about every 3 days. Panelists from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention talk about suicide and what we can do. From their personal stories and the work they do to educate, research, support, and advocate, the panel sheds light on the many faces of suicide. Learn how you can reach out to prevent suicide, support those bereaved by suicide, stand in solidarity with survivors, and help those at risk. The event will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →

Explore What Makes Us Special at “The Greens at Greenwich”

By: greenwichfreepress | August 25, 2015

An Open House at The Greens at Greenwich, located at 1155 King Street in Greenwich is set for Friday, Sept. 18 from 5:00pm. The Open House is designed for families of residents, caregivers and care managers, medical service providers and anyone in the community who wishes to find out more about The Greens at Greenwich to 7:00pm. Continue Reading →

Needs Clearing House Help Make Sure Vision Problems Don’t Derail Mercy Learning Center Students

By: greenwichfreepress | August 17, 2015

Needs Clearing House is partnering Bridgeport Lions Club and the Connecticut Student Nurses’ Association to provide eye screenings, glasses and other vision services to women enrolled in the Mercy Learning Center in urban Bridgeport. Continue Reading →

Family Centers to Open a Community Health Clinic in Wilbur Peck

By: greenwichfreepress | August 13, 2015

“Family Centers, Inc., based out of Greenwich, and recipient of a $566,667 grant to create a new health center at the Wilbur Peck Court, is a vital member of the community and leading example of how access to healthcare can make a dramatic difference in people‘s lives.” – Jim Himes Continue Reading →

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Near Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

By: greenwichfreepress | August 12, 2015

The recent warm weather and frequent rain events have increased the ability for mosquitoes to breed. Residents are encouraged to protect themselves whenever they are outdoors and be vigilant of standing water in discarded tires, birdbaths and catch basins. Suggestions include eliminating collected water in boat or pool covers and keeping grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes cannot hide. Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water holding containers.
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Pathways in Greenwich Offers a Caring Path to Better Mental Health

By: greenwichfreepress | August 7, 2015

In Greenwich Pathways, Inc. operates several group homes for people with mentall illness. They also operate a fellowship program where clients take art classes and even assemble mailings for Parks & Rec of Greenwich. “People with mental illness – we share the sidewalks and stores with them. They are sweet, kind people, volunteering at the YMCA for example, with amazing fulfilling lives with love and support,” said Pathways volunteer Kendra Farn. Continue Reading →

Greenwich Can Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em: Composting Initiative Okayed by Selectmen

By: greenwichfreepress | August 2, 2015

Greenwich is undertaking a major initiative to encourage residents to compost their leaves and use them to mulch their lawns. Conservation Commission’s Denise Savageau and senior analyst Aleksandra Moch presented an overview of the plan on Thursday at TownHall. For starters, there will be composting bins at Riverside School and Eastern Middle School, where workshops will be scheduled and children will form clubs and even have composting added to the curriculum in 2nd and 7th grade. Continue Reading →

Liberation Programs Receives $20K Grant for Addiction Treatment for Pregnant or Parenting Women

By: greenwichfreepress | July 31, 2015

The $20,000 grant to Liberation Programs is for the long-term in-patient residential addiction treatment program for pregnant or parenting women. Continue Reading →

In Greenwich, The Doctor is In, The Garden That is

By: greenwichfreepress | July 27, 2015

Dr. Jonathan Roberti explains what those newfangled contraptions are outside his Bible Street home. They are aeroponic vertical gardens where each is set to grow 28 above-ground plants including mint, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dr. Roberti had an epiphany after being severely injured by a drunk driver (he suffered 7 herniated disks and traumatic brain injury). He lost 50 pounds without counting calories, but by taking charge of his food destiny. Continue Reading →

Battling E-cigarettes and Empowering Teens, Communities 4 Action Soars

By: Katherine Du | July 26, 2015

E-cigarettes, which indeed contain nicotine, are glamorized to target teen consumers, according to Communities 4 Action (C4A) Executive Director Ingrid Gillespie and Chairman Stephanie Paulmeno. The two spoke at length about C4A’s capacity and collaboration building, teen empowerment engagements, and educational prevention initiatives. Continue Reading →

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