“I’m really hopeful that our re entry back into the world is going to be smooth.” – Diane Kelly, president, Greenwich Hospital Continue Reading →
Greenwich Hospital Reports Steady Fall in Covid-19 Cases
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Lamont on Expiration Covid Emergency Powers: We will collaborate with legislature on long-term response
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“We are by no means declaring mission accomplished in our efforts to stop the spread of this virus, but we are acknowledging that this is a long-term situation that will need a long-term response.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, emergency powers, executive orders, Ned Lamont
BOE to Hold Special Meeting on Mask Policy in Schools
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The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss and take possible action to suspend or rescind policy 4118.327-4218.237-5141.8. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Greenwich Public Schools
February is American Heart Month: Do you know your risks?
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More women die of cardiac disease than they do from all forms of Cancer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, cardiac disease, Stefanie Paulmeno
Greenwich First Selectman to Lift Mask Requirement at Town Hall on Feb 18
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On Friday, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo announced the mandatory face mask requirement in Town facilities will be lifted effective Friday, February 18. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Fred Camillo
Governor Lamont Announces Package of Legislative Proposals on Healthcare
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“I’m proposing legislation to make prices more transparent, safely re-import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, and cap run-away prices on prescription drugs here at home. Three in 10 Americans report cutting pills in half, skipping doses, or swapping out drugs to save money – with the legislature’s help, that stops now.” – Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Access Health CT, Ned Lamont, prescription drugs, price transparency
Smilow Physician Receives Spirit of Excellence in Oncology Award
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According to the organization, the Spirit of Excellence in Oncology Award is presented to “someone who has not only made an outstanding contribution to the field of oncology, but also embodies the spirit of our namesake, Gilda Radner.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, D Barry Boyd MD MS, Gilda's Club of Westchester, Greenwich Hospital, medical oncologist
UPDATED: Gov. Lamont Announces Plan To Eliminate Statewide School Mask Mandate, Move Decisions to the Local Level
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Governor Lamont recommended ending the statewide school mask mandate on Feb 28, inclusive of sports. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Ned Lamont, vaccines
Sterling Care Home Healthcare Agency Awarded Five Stars for Patient Care
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Sterling Care was awarded by CMS a 5-star rating in quality of patient care and a 4-star rating in patient satisfaction, the highest ratings of all home health care agencies in each category in lower Fairfield County. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, 5-star rating, CMS, Sterling Care, Steve Katz
Greenwich Covid Update: Active Cases Decreasing, Vaccination Rates High, 7 More Deaths
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“We’re in the 9th inning. You want to get the final out in the bottom of the 9th before you start celebrating. We’re almost there.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →