Category: Community Ed
Expert offers hope to curb obesity
01/20/2012
A nationally known nutrition expert who helped invent the NuVAL nutritional guidance program told more than 150 people that working together they can overcome the obesity epidemic.
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Backus to host seminar: “Tips for Talking with your Doctor”
12/21/2011
The William W. Backus Hospital will host its next Enjoy LIFE (Lifelong Investment in Fitness and Exercise) seminar, “Tips for Talking with your Doctor,” on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Recreation Center, 482 Norwich Road. To register, call (860) 889-8331, ext. 4211.
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Carbon monoxide detectors save lives
11/02/2011
We've all seen the deadly impact of carbon monoxide poisoning in the news recently.
Fred Potter, Coordinator of Emergency Medical Services at Backus Hospital, has unfortunately seen the devastation firsthand.
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Backus offers tips to avoid heat-related illness
07/21/2011
Although other kinds of weather might get more attention, heat is actually the most dangerous event of all, said Dr. Steven Powell, a pulmonologist on The William W. Backus Hospital Medical Staff.
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First Backus health challenge wraps up in Plainfield
12/02/2010
The year-long Enjoy LIFE (Lifeline Investment in Fitness and Exercise) program will wrap up with a final weigh-in and celebration on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Plainfield Recreation Center.
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Backus to host a multicultural health fair
09/28/2010
The William W. Backus Hospital will host a Multicultural Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. in its entry level conference rooms.
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Backus cardiologist to speak about cholesterol and heart disease
08/22/2010
Cardiologist Dr. Michael Fucci of Cardiology Associates in Norwich and the Plainfield Backus Health Center will present “Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Recreation Center at 482 Norwich Road.
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Backus offers CPR classes
04/15/2010
The William W. Backus Hospital is offering CPR classes to the public and healthcare providers on May 27, Aug. 25 and Nov. 3.
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