Backus Hospital Physical Therapist Kristin Hilliard will present “Backpack Safety and Keeping Exercise Fun and Safe” on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Recreation Center at 482 Norwich Road.
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The William W. Backus Hospital and Madonna Place invite expectant parents to a free 10-week nurturing program for prenatal families.
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Backus Hospital has created backushospital.org/concussion to help educate the public and reduce concussions among athletes involved in youth sports. It includes videos, downloadable information about signs and symptoms and other information for coaches, parents, athletes and medical personnel.
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A Backus Hospital exercise expert will present “Starting an Exercise Program: Getting Organized, Staying Motivated” on Monday, July 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Recreation Center at 482 Norwich Road.
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The William W. Backus Hospital Birthing Center will hold an open house for expecting parents on Wednesday, July 21 from 6 - 9 p.m.
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On Wednesday June 30, the only healthcare worker in New London and Windham Counties to receive the award was longtime Backus Hospital nursing superivsor Nity Oris, RN, who has been at Backus for 40 years.
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Type O negative blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels and residents can help by donating blood Friday, July 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at The William W. Backus Hospital.
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Backus Hospital and the American Cancer Society have combined two major events for local cancer survivors.
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Theresa Finegan suffered from stomach pains intermittently for many years and didn’t know what was causing them. After a particularly painful attack, she was diagnosed with a poorly functioning gallbladder.
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Nurse Kathy Franco and a team from Hospice Southeastern Connecticut will discuss end-of-life care and comfort for the terminally ill in “Caring For A Dying Loved One” on Thursday, June 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. in The William W. Backus Hospital entry-level conference rooms.
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Backus Hospital’s Communications Department received 13 awards at the New England Society for Health Care Communications' Lamplighter Awards ceremony Tuesday, which recognizes the best healthcare communications in New England.
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The William W. Backus Hospital Critical Care Unit has received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, an award given to the nation’s top critical care units.
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A wide variety of area health and fitness groups made their presence known Wednesday night at the Plainfield Recreation Center as the Enjoy LIFE program held a meet-and-greet style event to introduce local residents to all of the wellness opportunities in Plainfield.
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The William W. Backus Hospital is partnering with da Vinci Surgery, Curves International, About.com, and the Department of Health's Office of Women's health to offer a new series devoted to women's health and wellness.
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Several over-the-counter children’s and infants liquid products are being voluntarily recalled because they may not meet required quality standards, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Backus pediatricians are urging parents not to administer the products to their children.
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