“We know that this year has been challenging, and we’ve worked hard with our school and town partners to make Graduation 2020 a great event for all of our seniors and their families.” – GHS headmaster Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
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GREENWICH COVID-19 UPDATE: 31 Confirmed Cases; Hospital Ups ICU Capacity
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“We are still delivering babies – that’s the joyful part of our job. None of that is being compromised.” – Greenwich Hospital Chief Operating Officer Diane Kelly Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Diane Kelly, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Health Dept., Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Emergency Services Balance Pandemic Precautions with Gestures to Normalcy
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There are now six confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Greenwich. At a press conference Tuesday, police outlined when 911 is appropriate to call. First Selectman Camillo urged social distancing and hand washing, but said residents should get outside, visit parks and exercise. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Police & Fire, Captain Kraig Gray, Chief James Heavey, Fire Dept Chief Peter Siecienski, First Selectman Fred Camillo, GEMS
Distemper Found in Raccoons, Health Dept Closes Greenwich Point to Dogs
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Test results that revealed Distemper within the raccoon population at Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, Caroline Baisley, Distemper, dogs, Greenwich Health Dept., Greenwich Point, raccoons
Free, Confidential HIV Testing on June 27 at Town Hall
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The only way to know if you are infected with HIV is to get tested. The CDC recommends that everyone 13 to 64 years old be tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care, and people with certain risk factors get tested more often. People with more than one sex partner, people with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and people who inject drugs are likely to be at high risk and should get tested at least once a year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Greenwich Health Dept., HIV, State Department of Public Health
Venus Clinic: Free STD and Pregnancy Tests. Confidential, No Appointment needed
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At the Venus Clinic, no one has to make an appointment. Services are free. Testing for STDs, HIV and pregnancy are offered. There is birth control information and referrals. All services are confidential, as per Connecticut State Law. Continue Reading →