There are several air conditioned locations in Greenwich to read, sit quietly and charge cell phones. Continue Reading →
Town of Greenwich Issues Heat Alert
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Heat Wave to Linger in Connecticut through Wednesday
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The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of Connecticut through Wednesday, June 30. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Weather, heat wave, Ned Lamont
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Greenwich Physicians Make CT ‘Top Doctors’ List
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Kortmansky gave special congratulations to Dr. Hollister, who launched his oncology practice in Greenwich in 1981, and has continuously been recognized as a Top Doctor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Barry Boyd MD, Bruce McGibbon MD, Daniel Petrylak MC, Dickerman Hollister MD SM, Jeremy Kortmansky MD, M Sung Lee MD
Governor Lamont Signs Bill Legalizing & Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis
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Possession of cannabis among adults age 21 and over will be legal in Connecticut beginning July 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, cannabis, Ned Lamont
GHS Senior and Aspiring Surgeon Emphasizes the Value of Trust
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“I want to go into pediatrics to help kids and their families in particular.” – Autumn Kim Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Autumn Kim, Elizabeth Casolo
Patient Experience Improves With Open Mask Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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“We create a custom-fitted, plastic mask that holds their head in place during treatment. Our advanced technology can directly target the radiation to tumors without using an immobilization frame, which greatly enhances the patient experience by increasing comfort and reducing stress. And the opening in the mask for the eyes and nose causes much less claustrophobia than classic masks.” – Bruce McGibbon, MD, director of Radiation Oncology Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Bruce McGibbon MD
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate Your Children against COVID: What are the Issues to consider?
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“Our adult population in the country and in Connecticut remains under-vaccinated so we cannot attain herd immunity. The virus will continue to seek out our weakest links to survive. Please don’t let that be our children. I urge you to consider the facts and make your best judgement call.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Public Health Promotion Specialist, Greenwich Department of Health Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, Greenwich Dept of Health
Greenwich Hospital Earns Five Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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The overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality, such as treating heart attacks and pneumonia, readmission rates and safety of care. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Greenwich Hospital
Covid-19 Update: Zero Cases at Greenwich Hospital, ‘Mask Optional’ Status Set for June 21
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Residents who are fully vaccinated will be able choose to not wear a mask, even in public indoor spaces, though First Selectman Camillo still strongly suggested residents keep a physical distance from each other. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
State Senate Approves Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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Governor Ned Lamont commended the the State Senate for voting to approve the legislation, noting it was drafted with the support and input of his administration. Continue Reading →