Car wash to benefit Backus volunteer program
NORWICH – Backus Hospital Junior Volunteers are having a car wash open to the public on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the hospital’s Lafayette Street parking lot.
News & Events
July 2011
July 27, 2011
July 26, 2011
Birthing Center Open House a success
More than 100 people who are about to become new parents or were interested in what the Backus Birthing Center has to offer attended a Birthing Center Open House Monday, July 25 at the hospital. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to this successful event. For more information about the Birthing Center, call 860-425-3863.
July 21, 2011
Backus offers tips to avoid heat-related illness
NORWICH – 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. In fact, the National Weather Service reports that heat kills more people per year – approximately 162 -- than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined.
July 20, 2011
Baseballs signed by Yankees’ stars Jeter and Hughes highlight stroke center fundraiser
PRESTON – A July 30 fundraiser to benefit The William W. Backus Hospital Stroke Center will include an auction for baseballs signed by New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes and shortstop Derek Jeter, who recently became a member of the 3,000-hit club.
July 20, 2011
Cancer survivors to take stage as models
NORWICH – 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.
July 19, 2011
Great Tips for Beating the Heat
The forecast calls for some hot days ahead. It’s important to play it smart and find ways to keep cool....
July 11, 2011
Backus earns ‘Most Wired’ Hospital Award
NORWICH – Backus Hospital Monday was awarded a “Most Wired Hospitals” award, which is given to only the most technologically advanced hospitals in the U.S.
July 9, 2011
Backus is ‘Most Wired’
Backus Hospital has been named one of America’s “Most Wired hospitals” — a recognition of its investments in technology as...
July 5, 2011
What We Learned
Preschoolers at the Backus Child Care Center wanted to show everyone a few of the things they’ve learned this past...