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June 14, 2013Vol. 42, No. 24
News & Events
June 13, 2013
Backus physician to host gout seminar
NORWICH –The Backus Arthritis Center and Rheumatology Department will host a community education event about gout, a painful condition that...
June 7, 2013
2013 Backus Golf Tournament
There was plenty to smile about at the 32nd Annual Backus Golf Tournament that took place June 6 at the Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT. The weather was perfect, the course was in great shape and the food provided by the Food and Nutrition department at Backus was superb. And speaking of smiling, in this gallery there are photos of some of the foursomes who participated in the event. Take a look -- you may see yourself there.
June 4, 2013
Active kids are healthy kids
Studies show active kids are healthy kids. Unfortunately, studies also show that kids don’t get enough exercise in school. In...
June 3, 2013
Backus launches Health Community initiative in Sprague
The William W. Backus Hospital hosted a kick-off for its first-ever “Healthy Community” initiative on Friday, May 31 at the...
May 31, 2013
Backus hosts Asthma program in Baltic
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host a “Managing Your Asthma” program on Tuesday, June 4, from 6-7:30...
May 31, 2013
Trauma program teaches teens to ‘Be Aware”
With prom season in full swing, a group of local teens were given a large dose of reality last week...
May 30, 2013
Memorial event supports Backus Cancer Fund
Last July, our community lost a beloved friend and business owner — John Bellavance of Moosup. For the last year...