The William W. Backus Hospital
Cancer Survivors Day 2011 Photo Gallery
Cancer Survivors Day 2011 Photo Gallery
Cancer survivors, their families, friends and caregivers gathered for a special day to celebrate life and the future during Cancer Survivors Day 2011 at Backus Saturday, Oct. 1. Speakers included M. Jodi Rell, former Governor of Connecticut, and Rose Gerber, Director of Patient Advocacy for Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network. Both women spoke about their own experience dealing with cancer.
PHOTO GALLERIES
Nightingale Awards Night 2012
Eleven Backus nurses were recognized along with many of their peers from the region during the 2012 Nightingale Awards Event that took place May 10 at the Mystic Marriott in Groton. View the photo gallery to see several photos from the gala event.
View photos »
PODCASTS
Turf Toe
Toe injuries are not often associated with the need to remove an athlete from a contest. Turf toe is a painful foot injury th... Listen to the podcast »
Professional Athletes Depression
Depression is an illness that affects approximately 15 million American adults each year. Like many other illnesses, depress... Listen to the podcast »