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
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Category Archives: Screenings
November 9, 2012
October 11, 2012
Backus collection lab moving to new Norwichtown home
NORWICH – To enhance convenience for patients, Backus Hospital will move the lab drawing station on the hospital’s ground floor at 326 Washington Street in Norwich to a newly constructed facility next to United Community and Family Services at 55 Town Street in Norwichtown.
July 19, 2012
Backus and partners offer sports physicals and dental screenings
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital is partnering with United Community & Family Services and the Uncas Health District to offer sports physicals and dental screenings in Greeneville.
May 10, 2012
Backus Home Health Care, Atria Crossroads Place to offer health fair and picnic
NORWICH – Backus Home Health Care is partnering with Atria Crossroads Place to present a Health Fair and Picnic on Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Atria Crossroads Place, One Beechwood Drive in Waterford.
February 21, 2012
Backus to host cancer screening
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby conference rooms.
January 7, 2012
Backus, Generations team up to bring mobile health center to Colchester
Backus Hospital and Generations Family Health Center of Norwich are partnering to bring walk-in primary care services to Colchester and its surrounding communities starting March 1.
October 22, 2011
Survivors in Fashion shine in the spotlight
A nearly packed Fox Theater experienced a message of hope and inspiration at the 2011 Survivors in Fashion Extravaganza Thursday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Nineteen stunning models — all breast cancer survivors — took the stage as a fundraiser for the Backus Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Fund.
September 19, 2011
Backus to offer free prostate cancer screening
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital’s Ambulatory Medical Care Center, which is off the main lobby.