“Unfortunately, the burden of proof of abuse is put on the victim.” – Meredith Gold, Director of YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services. Continue Reading →
YWCA Greenwich Statement Regarding Jennifer Dulos
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41-Year Veteran Nurse at Greenwich Hospital Named Employee of the Year
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Margaret Smith, a 41-year hospital veteran, has worked as the only nurse administrator on the night shift for more than three decades. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health
Health Care Professionals are Invited to Conference: Paving the Path from Loneliness to Engagement
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The adverse health implications of loneliness are projected to be as significant as smoking, lack of physical exercise and obesity – significantly impacting mortality. Continue Reading →
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Public Officials, Swim Safety Advocates Join Drowning Prevention Roundtable
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In 2017, there were 17 deaths due to unintentional drowning in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, drowning, pool safety, swimming lessons, ZAC Foundation
Sandy Hook Promise and GHS Discuss Preventing School Tragedies
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The League of Women voters hosted a panel with a group of staff and students of Greenwich High School and the managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, founded by Nicole Hockley This group tackled questions about anonymous reporting, social media, and mental health; as well as speaking about the false-alert lockdown that took place at Greenwich High School two years ago. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, GHS, GreenwichHighSchool, Maya Thompson, mentalhealth, NicoleHockley, sandyhook
Students Rally Around Classmate in Greenwich Diagnosed with Aggressive Brain Tumor
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A Go Fund Me page was set up by three of Ike Dolphan’s classmates, Brady Johnston, Cliff Belknap, and Will Morton. The Go Fund Me page raised over $61,000 thanks to contributions from people close to Ike as well as those who were moved by his story. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, brain tumor, Go Fund Me, Ike Dolphan
PHOTOS: Protest Against Highly Restrictive Abortion Laws: “This is a War on American Women”
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“This is not a principled argument about policy. This isn’t just a debate about abortion. This is a war on American women.” William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, abortion rights, Alex Bergstein, Amelia, Bella Subramanian, Caroline Simmons, Danielle Eason
Greenwich Hospital Receives Top Honor for Outstanding Patient Experience
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Greenwich Hospital has multiple initiatives focusing on the patient experience. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital, Healthgrades
FAP Moms & Dads Chat Group to Meet May 27 at Pizza Post
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The FAP Moms & Dads Chat Group will meet the last Monday of the month, May 27, at The Pizza Post in Cos Cob. FAP is short for Friends of Autistic People. Time change: 7:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, FAP, Friends of Autistic People, Pizza Post
YWCA Greenwich’s 14th annual Old Bags Luncheon puts a spotlight on domestic abuse
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Last year, YWCA Greenwich answered more than 3,500 calls to their 24/7 hotline from women, and some men, who are experiencing abuse and from concerned family and friends looking for guidance. Continue Reading →