Backus breaks ground in Plainfield for new Emergency Care Center
In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Backus Hospital held a groundbreaking on Friday, May 20, for its...
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May 2011
May 23, 2011
May 21, 2011
Backus Emergency Care Center Groundbreaking
More than 100 people gathered at Lion's Park at Town Hall to enjoy a picnic and celebration following the groundbreaking ceremony for the Backus Emergency Care Center on Route 12 in Plainfield. The event included the Crash Test Dummies, Backus mascot Traumaroo and the new Billy Backus remote ambulance, all of which were hits with the crowd.
May 17, 2011
Backus wins 11 communications awards
Backus Hospital won 11 awards from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications at the annual conference in New Hampshire Tuesday.
May 17, 2011
Champions of Care honored at Employee Recognition Dinner
Backus employees were honored at the 54th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner Thursday, April 12, at Foxwoods Resort Casino's Grand Pequot Ballroom. Those honored have a combined 3,355 years of service, including 12 with 35 years of service. Here are a few photos from the event.
May 12, 2011
The Back-Us Rap
Not your usual Hospital Week celebration. Only Backus would team up nuns, nurses, doctors and staff to rap and dance...
May 11, 2011
Backus RNs vote to Authorize AFT Connecticut as their Union Representative
By a vote of 210 to 175, Backus RNs Wednesday voted to authorize having AFT Connecticut as their union representative.
May 10, 2011
Backus Auxiliary donates $80,000 to fight obesity and provide scholarships
The William W. Backus Hospital Auxiliary Tuesday donated $80,000 in scholarships and fundraising at its annual membership tea, which is held each year during National Hospital Week.
May 7, 2011
Nightingale Nurses Honored
Ten Backus nurses and one nurse from Backus Home Health were among those honored last night at the 2011 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing. Here are a few photos from the event. Congratulations to all of the nurses being recognized for the great work they do.
May 5, 2011
Nurses Week 2011
During Nurses Week Backus recognizes its nearly 500 nurses and all of the great work that they do 24/7. This...
May 2, 2011
Coping With Cancer Fatigue
The reasons for cancer related fatigue are discussed in this video, part of Backus Hospital’s Patient Information Video Collection. Methods...