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...
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Category Archives: Community Ed
June 13, 2013
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 16, 2013
Backus to host Lupus education seminar
NORWICH –The Backus Arthritis Center and Rheumatology Department will host “Understanding Lupus,” an educational seminar, on Tuesday, May 28, from...
April 25, 2013
Backus to sponsor smoking cessation program
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will offer the American Lung Association’s “Freedom From Smoking” program focusing on group...
April 15, 2013
Students commit to becoming StrongKids
New program brings health education to local schools Engaging children, teaching children, and connecting children with resources in their community...
April 4, 2013
Preparing for Traumatic Injuries
In the wake of the gruesome injury to Louisville guard Kevin Ware during last weekend’s NCAA basketball tournament action, Ammar...
March 25, 2013
Backus to host asthma education series
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host “Breathe Well, Live Well,” an asthma education series on Monday, April,...
February 22, 2013
Asthma program helps patients breathe well, live well
Helping people learn how to control their asthma is the goal of a new asthma education class at Backus. Asthma was...
January 21, 2013
Take precautions to avoid injury this winter
With the snow showers in the forecast this week, it’s a perfect time to remind ourselves of winter safety measures....
December 14, 2012
Backus to sponsor weight loss program
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital’s Weight Loss Center will host a 17-week weight loss program on Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Backus Outpatient Care Center at 111 Salem Turnpike in Norwich.