33 Backus physicians named “Top Docs”
Thirty-three physicians on the Backus Hospital Medical Staff have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s annual listing of “top doctors” in...
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Category Archives: Achievements
April 18, 2013
March 19, 2013
Backus Receives Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency
The Blue Distinction® Designation Aids Consumers and Employers in Choosing High-Performing Hospitals NORWICH, CT – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield...
January 4, 2013
Affiliation agreement leads top accomplishments for 2012
Selecting the Top 10 Backus stories of 2012 wasn’t easy. From agreeing to an affiliation with Hartford HealthCare to a...
December 19, 2012
Backus Shows Support for Employee Family and Other Leukemia Patients
The William W. Backus Hospital Shows Support for Employee Family and Other Leukemia Patients by Holding Be The MatchSM Marrow Drive Just two weeks after her 25th birthday, Katelyn Spence was diagnosed with ALL – a form of leukemia. To say her life has changed in a matter of seconds is an understatement.
December 7, 2012
Record turn out for flu shots
Ninety-nine percent of Backus employees got their flu vaccinations, the highest number by far in the history of the institution.
November 16, 2012
Backus shines in 2012
NORWICH —Innovation, fiscal responsibility and a continued focus on providing health care in the community and outpatient settings led to a strong fiscal year for The William W. Backus Hospital.
November 16, 2012
Safety net group receives Backus President’s Award
NORWICH – Hospitals are generally considered safety nets in the community, especially their emergency departments. But in reality, taking care of people before they end up in the ER is much more strategic and effective.
November 9, 2012
New lab opens in Norwichtown
Backus’ new lab drawing station did a booming business during its first week in operation. “We had a huge turnout on Monday, more than we anticipated,” saidTimothy Shizume, DC, MT (ASCP), Director, Laboratory Services
November 9, 2012
Backus helps those impacted by Hurricane Sandy
The impact of Hurricane Sandy continues to be felt, even as another Nor-Easter hit the region on Wednesday.
October 22, 2012
Respiratory Therapist earns asthma educator certification
More than two years into a three-year Community Health Improvement Plan, Backus is making strides to meet the healthcare needs of eastern Connecticut as identified by Holleran, a national healthcare research firm that conducted a needs survey of the community in 2010.