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At the meeting, which was co-chaired by Sen. Alex and state Senator Mary Abrams (D-Meriden), Greenwich High School seniors Amy Barratt and Charlotte Hallisey, presented their initiative. Continue Reading →
There will be a FREE information session – Understanding Government Benefits and Entitlements for my child with special needs – at Abilis on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 Continue Reading →
Second in a series of articles about the prevention, recognition, and treatment of public health threats in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, October 12th, the Hispanic Advisory Council of Greater Stamford hosted its annual Honor Your Health fair at its campus in UCONN Stamford. Featured at the event was Gizmo, a 9-year-old therapy dog for mental health, who was there with his owner, Jenifer Adams, to read their story, Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, October 15 YWCA Greenwich will host Domestic Violence Today: A Conversation with Professor Susan Sorenson of the University of Pennsylvania. Sorenson will join Meredith Gold, Director of Domestic Abuse Services for a conversation and Q&A about domestic violence, how views about domestic violence have evolved and its effect on communities. “Domestic violence is a public health crisis across the country and in Greenwich,” said Meredith Gold, YWCA Greenwich Director of Domestic Abuse Services in a release. Professor Sorenson is Professor of Social Policy, Professor of Health & Societies and the Executive Director, Ortner Center on Violence & Abuse at the University of Pennsylvania. She has done extensive research on the issue of domestic violence and the societal changes that affect violence against women and girls. Continue Reading →
“All the things we have that are really great in the school system have come from the staff.” – Ralph Mayo, GHS headmaster Continue Reading →
“The Teddy Bear Clinic has become a tradition for many families. It’s a terrific way for children to learn about hospital services in a child-friendly environment.” – Norman Roth, Greenwich Hospital president and chief executive officer Continue Reading →
The DART to the Finish charity walk was a huge success raising more than $110,000. The funds will support additional NPC research and clinical trials.
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Last year alone YWCA Greenwich staff responded to more than 3,700 calls to their hotline, in addition to walk-ins to the building from victims, friends, family an co-workers. Continue Reading →