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Backus Hospital has acquired a 64-slice Computerized Tomography (CT) scanner. The scanner, designed by Philips, can produce up to 2,500 detailed images of the human body in a matter of seconds, allowing radiologists to diagnose patients faster and more accurately.
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The Colchester Backus Health Center has added digital mammography, bone density screenings, and additional MRI hours the first week in May.
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Support the Breast Health Initiative by purchasing a Circle of Care to honor or memorialize someone you know who has been affected by breast cancer.
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Nationally recognized author and nurse LeAnn Thieman will speak about her involvement in the Vietnam Orphan Airlift in 1975 and other lessons learned during her 37-year nursing career at a free public event sponsored by The William W. Backus Hospital on May 9.
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Learning how to stay safe can be fun at The William W. Backus Hospital’s annual Safety Camp on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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On May 9, a 36-year-old cancer survivor, first grade teacher and mom will step onto the mound and throw the first pitch at the Connecticut Defenders game at Dodd Stadium.
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Backus Hospital is making a $3-million investment in breast health, and the Backus Foundation is committed to raising $1 million to support this initiative. The hospital and its community partners have scheduled a number of fundraising events to benefit the cause.
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Backus Hospital’s Cancer Center has received the Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award, placing it among an elite group of cancer centers nationwide. Backus is the only hospital in Connecticut to win the annual award since it was established in 2004.
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Ten Backus Hospital nurses and one Backus Home Health Care nurse will receive prestigious Nightingale awards at a regional celebration being held May 8.
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The William W. Backus Hospital’s Department of Psychiatric Services will hold a talk on reducing the use of more than one antipsychotic medication to treat individual patients on Thursday, April 24.
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The William W. Backus Hospital invites expectant parents to a Community Baby Shower on Tues., April 15, from 1-6pm in the Backus entry level conference rooms.
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Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) are now posted at www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov. It is the first time that comprehensive patient experience scores are available publicly.
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The William W. Backus Hospital’s Woman to Woman monthly series will focus on “The Inside talk on Crohn’s, Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome” on Thursday, April 10.
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The Hard Rock Café will donate all proceeds from its MINK concert Thursday, April 3, at 9 p.m., to the Breast Health Initiative at The William W. Backus Hospital.
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Pharmacists from The William W. Backus Hospital will offer “Poison Prevention for the Whole Family” on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s auditorium.
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