Here is a synopsis of the frequently asked questions and science-based responses to them. Continue Reading →
Long Covid Appears to Impact about 1 Out of 5 Covid-19 survivors
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Lamont Invites Businesses in States Restricting the Rights of Women to Relocate to Connecticut
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“We have the workforce, the high quality of life, and the values that we know will make you, your families, and your employees feel welcome.” – Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Ned Lamont
COVID Vaccines Now Authorized for Children from 6 Months and Older
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After extensive infant and child studies, both the FDA and the CDC have authorized Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children from 6-months to 5 years old. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health
Greenwich Hospital to hold monthly car seat safety checks
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People can schedule an appointment with a certified technician to learn how to correctly install a car seat and properly secure their child in the car seat. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, car seat safety, Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Hospital Seeks Community Input for Traffic Survey
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A Survey about traffic will allow anyone who wants to participate the opportunity to highlight a specific location and share their traffic concerns. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Greenwich Hospital, Smilow Cancer Center
GHS Current Events Club Takes a Stand on Gun Violence
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“After Uvalde happened, there were a ton of cops lined up, and it was the one day that all the security guards were standing at the door and weren’t letting everyone in, but the day after, all of that was gone.” – Abby Wilson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Abby Wilson, Greenwich High School, Isabelle Godlfarb, Lily Osgan
Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department Screening Older Adults for Delirium
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With a focus on its most vulnerable patients, Greenwich Hospital has been certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians to provide specialized emergency care to patients ages 65 and older, including screening for delirium. Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department leaders (from left) Christopher Davison, MD, medical director; Stephanie Morency, RN, assistant nurse manager; Amanda Jagodzinski, RN, nurse manager; Anne Marie McGrory, RN, program director, Critical Care Services; and Tania Mariani, MD, associate medical director. As a nationally certified Level III Geriatric Emergency Department (ED), the hospital will automatically screen all older patients for delirium, a serious disturbance in mental status resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings. Nurses and other providers have been trained to screen for delirium using the “Confusion Assessment Method” or CAM screening tool. The screening takes place during triage in the ED. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital
The Nathaniel Witherell to Host Job Fair on Sunday, June 12
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Calling all Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). The Nathaniel Witherell Short Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Greenwich is hiring. According to Nadia Benson, RN, Deputy & Director of Nursing at the Nathaniel Witherell, a Job Fair will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Nurses and nursing assistants will have the chance to tour the Witherell as well as ask questions and fill out applications. “This is a terrific opportunity to do the work you love at a place that truly values its professionals,” saidBenson, who added that the Witherell also offers competitive salaries and benefits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health
GHS School Resource Officers Talk about Impacts of Pandemic on Student Mental Health
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The importance of the mental health portion of the duty of the SROs has never been more clear or prominent. They say that there have been days in which as many as 10 risk assessments come in, one stacked atop another. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Chris Wallace, COVID-19, Fred Reisch, Greenwich High School, Jack Gibson, mental health
P&Z Commission Seek to Balance Neighborhood Stress with Town Needs for Cancer Center
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A neighborhood meeting open to the public is scheduled in the Noble Conference room at Greenwich Hospital on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00pm. Continue Reading →