Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/health/page/95/)
This year there have been four human cases of EEE in Connecticut three of which were fatal. At home one can prevent breeding of mosquitoes by eliminating standing water in tires, fire pits, buckets, planters, toys, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers. Also repair any broken screens, clean clogged roof gutters, empty swimming pool covers, and drill holes in the bottom of plastic recycling containers stored outdoors. Continue Reading →
Last year, YWCA Greenwich responded to more than 3,700 calls to its hotline, and nearly every day, someone also went directly to YWCA Greenwich seeking help. YWCA Greenwich is the only state designated provider of domestic abuse services for victims of domestic violence in Greenwich with staff who are licensed to provide a variety of victim services. “Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Greenwich,” said Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich. “Community support is essential in helping to end the cycle of violence and support victims seeking the help they need.”
On Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 pm, First Selectman Peter Tesei will read a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Other speakers will include Mary Lee Kiernan, Meredith Gold, Director, YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services, and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey. The event will take place on the steps of Town Hall and all members of the community are invited to attend. Continue Reading →
This year, the Annual Greenwich Health + Wellness Expo theme is all about Movement and laughter. Older Adult residents of Greenwich are welcome to walk through and enjoy visiting with this year’s sponsors of the Greenwich Commission on Aging. Flu shots and vaccines are available in the Flu Clinic. Breakfast will be served, followed by a free lunch for the first 200 people and our featured event for all. Continue Reading →
New England Meat Packing is required to perform one generic E. coli carcass swab for every 300 animals slaughtered and to periodically collect ground beef samples for E. coli testing. A Connecticut woman authorized the preparation and submission of fabricated E. coli test results. Continue Reading →
Do not use folklore treatments like nail polish, petroleum jelly or matches to detach a tick. Before and after removing the tick, clean the affected skin with rubbing alcohol or soap. Use tweezers to grab the tick and pull upward in slow steady motion—no twisting or jerking. If the head breaks off in the skin remove it with tweezers if possible or apply a small amount of ointment and let it heal. Place the tick in a sealed plastic bag or container but do not attach it to tape. Continue Reading →
The partnership between GCDS and Hospital for Special Surgery enables student athletes to benefit from one of the global leaders in sports medicine. Continue Reading →
Special Event: “Purchase for Parsonage”
Shop anytime between September 1-12 and 15% of proceeds will go to Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence when you mention “Parsonage Cottage.”
Main Event:
GREENWICH, CT, on September 12, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sip & Shop to DJ April Larken
J McLaughlin Clothing Store
55 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
(203) 862-9777
Main Event Details:
Join Co-hosts Sue Moretti Bodson and Bobbi Eggers with DJ April Larken to shop for a cause in support of Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence at classic American clothier J. McLaughlin at its Greenwich location at 55 East Putnam Avenue. Thefundraising event will culminate on Thursday, September 12 from 5:00pmto 8:00pm at the boutique. Join us for a fun evening of light bites, drinks and the beats of DJ April Larken while you shop the Fall 2019 Collection from J. McLaughlin. Continue Reading →
Located at at 376 Greenwich Avenue, recently opened Little Beet Table features a “vegetable-forward menu” that includes a fun and innovative roster of bar snacks. Continue Reading →
General symptoms occur suddenly between 5 – 15 days following the bite of an infected mosquito and range from slight fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, malaise and eye pain, to the rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, severe muscle weakness, gastrointestinal symptoms, coma or death. Continue Reading →
Swimmer’s Itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are released from snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds and oceans). Continue Reading →