Dr. Philip Gilbo has been caring for patients at Norwalk Hospital for two years and will now serve as chief of radiation oncology NORWALK, CT – Norwalk Hospital announced its new Chief of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Philip Gilbo. Dr. Gilbo is a Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center radiation oncologist who has been caring for patients…
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The Palace Theatre Announces Health and Safety Guidelines for Upcoming Performances
Stamford, CT – The Palace Theatre has announced that, effective immediately, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID test will be required for all patrons, staff, volunteers, performers and backstage crew entering the building. Masks are also required at all times while inside The Palace, regardless of vaccination status, except when eating…
Connecticut Department of Public Health Issues Health Alert: Tolland County Now Upgraded To The “High Transmission” Category
HARTFORD, CT – The Centers for Disease Control has now placed Tolland County in the “High Transmission” category of COVID-19. Tolland is the seventh county in the state to be upgraded to the High Transmission category. Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London and Middlesex Counties also are listed as High Transmission. Windham is the…
Connecticut Department of Public Health Issues Health Alert: Litchfield County Now Upgraded To The “High Transmission” Category
Middlesex County Also Returns To The “High Transmission” Category HARTFORD, CT – The Centers for Disease Control has now placed Litchfield County in the “High Transmission” category of COVID-19. Litchfield is the sixth county in the state to be upgraded to the High Transmission category. New Haven, Hartford, New London, Fairfield and Middlesex Counties also…
Stamford EMS Dedicates Ambulance To Founding Father of EMS Services in Stamford
STAMFORD, CT – On August 10th, a crowd gathered at Stamford EMS headquarters on Long Ridge Road to attend an ambulance dedication ceremony that honored the longtime service of Michael Wiederlight and his wife Ronnie to increasing the quality of Stamford’s emergency medical services. A celebratory ribbon cutting was held to launch a new ambulance…
Stamford Mayor Martin Issues City Employee Vaccination Mandate
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor David Martin is requiring that all Stamford City employees must be fully vaccinated by September 7th. With a steep rise in COVID-19 positive cases among unvaccinated individuals, including a recent spike in Stamford hospitalizations, this requirement is to keep residents and employees safe in response to the ongoing pandemic and…
City-Wide Partnership Enlists Support of Stamford Barbershops & Salons to Encourage Vaccination
STAMFORD, CT – The City of Stamford’s Department of Health, and Family Centers’ Community Health Workers (CHWs), along with Stamford Health, and Community Health Center, Inc. are launching a Barbershop & Salon Covid-19 Vaccination Initiative to encourage residents who have not already received the vaccine to do so. The “Cut Out COVID campaign”, made possible…
Norwalk Hospital transforms neuroendovascular and heart care with new biplane angiography system
NORWALK, CT – Norwalk Hospital opened a Biplane Angiography Suite with the latest technology for diagnosing and treating neurological and cardiovascular problems such as stroke and heart disease. The biplane angiography system utilizes two rotating cameras to create detailed, three-dimensional, X-ray images of blood vessels, soft tissue and blood flow. Endovascular neurosurgeons and cardiologists will…
Housatonic Community College Leads Statewide Suicide Prevention Effort
Blocking the second highest cause of death among college students. BRIDGEPORT, CT – Housatonic Community College (HCC) is leading the way in suicide prevention training across the state. With a goal of reducing suicidal behaviors and saving lives, the college began offering training to its faculty, staff and students throughout the 2020-2021 academic year. Last…
CT DPH identifies ceramicware pots as source of lead poisoning
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (DPH LPPP) has notified all local health directors that ceramicware pots (please attached file with photos) which are being sold at small neighborhood stores, including CTown stores throughout the state, have tested positive for lead. Test results have shown that the ceramicware…