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Congratulations, Your baby is turning 18…and you can’t make his healthcare decisions any more!

“But while your child may seem like a minor to you (and on occasion even acts like it), in the eyes of the law he is an adult for most purposes.” – By Alessandra M. Messineo Long, The Law Offices of Alessandra M. Messineo Long, LLC Continue Reading →

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Town Owned Nursing Home: Balancing Finances, Staff Reductions, Vaccine Reluctance, Patient Safety Amid Covid

This week, during the monthly board meeting of the Nathaniel Witherell, the Town of Greenwich owned nursing home, again there was discussion about staff vaccination levels, staff reductions and the ongoing desire of loved ones to have indoor visitation – all given the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and preparations for a possible sale of the facility. Continue Reading →

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Vaccinations rates for Covid-19 are dropping. That is concerning.

“So what can alter our downward trajectory? This would be the COVID variants, the numbers of people in our area who choose not to mask or remain socially separated or to get vaccinated. As of yesterday, 36.6% of people in Connecticut were fully vaccinated and 53.5% have had one dose.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →

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