News & Events
Cancer survivors to take stage as models
The William W. Backus Hospital is selling tickets and seeking sponsors for its 2011 Survivors in Fashion show, to be held Oct. 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. Approximately 20 cancer survivors will take part in the fashion show, which in addition to being a fundraiser shows that there is hope after being diagnosed with breast cancer. This year's theme is "We are a Family."
President of CORE Plus Federal Credit Union, signs the first Circle of Care
Warren Scholl, President of CORE Plus Federal Credit Union, signed the first Circle of Care at the 2011 Circles of Care Campaign kick-off at Core Plus. Pictured here are staff members of the Credit Union who participate in the campaign each year in all Core Plus branches.
Donation links patients to community doctors
The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation has pledged $100,000 toward MyHealthDirect, an innovative tool at Backus Hospital that links patients who lack a primary care physician with appropriate healthcare providers. This provides more timely and ongoing care for patients, and reduces visits to the emergency room.
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Circles of Care
We're forming a Circle of Care and it starts with you.
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29th Annual Backus Golf Tournament
Two hundred and sixteen golfers took to the course Thursday, June 10, for the 29th Annual Backus Golf Tournament at Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT. This year's event was expected to raise more than $40,000 in support of the many community health programs that Backus provides.