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Have fun learning about summer safety
05/06/2009
Learning how to stay safe can be fun at The William W. Backus Hospital's annual Safety Camp on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Backus Medical Office Building.
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Take precautions to limit threat of swine flu
04/28/2009
While there have been few confirmed cases of swine flu in Connecticut, The William W. Backus Hospital is asking people not to visit patients if they are experiencing respiratory symptoms.
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2009 Nightingale Awards
04/25/2009
Ten Backus Hospital nurses and one Backus Home Health Care nurse will
receive the region's highest honor for nurses at an event to be held
April 30 at the Mystic Marriott.
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Learn about safe summer exercise
04/25/2009
Learn more about safe and healthy exercise regimens on Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in The William W. Backus Hospital’s entry level conference rooms.
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Buttonwood Farms sundae proceeds benefit breast cancer survivors
04/25/2009
Buttonwood Farms Ice Cream and Backus Hospital are joining together to raise money for a good cause. For every sundae purchased on Mother’s Day, May 10, proceeds will benefit the Backus Foundation Breast Cancer Survivors Fund.
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Backus Pink Fair to focus on women’s health and wellness
04/25/2009
The William W. Backus Hospital Foundation will host a Pink Fair on Thursday, May 7, from 3-7 p.m. in the hospital's entry level conference rooms.
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National Volunteer Week
04/24/2009
Backus hospital volunteers put in 40,705 hours in the past year, making a difference for thousands of patients and their families. Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week by viewing a slideshow of the many faces of volunteerism.
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LIFE STAR
04/20/2009
As LIFE STAR helicopter flew off the helipad for another potentially life-saving mission, more than 100 people gathered to celebrate its 10th anniversary at Backus Hospital and advocate for its future Saturday.
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Birthing Center Open House
04/01/2009
The William W. Backus Hospital Birthing Center will hold an open house for expecting parents on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:15 - 9 p.m.
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Pink Fair
04/01/2009
On May 7, the Backus Foundation will host a Pink Fair, which will showcase women's health and wellness initiatives at Backus.
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da Vinci Hysterectomy
03/24/2009
Backus Hospital has expanded its use of the da Vinci surgical robot to include hysterectomies.
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Dr. Anthony Alessi to speak at NAACP Wellness Tea
03/21/2009
The award-winning Norwich branch of the NAACP will hold a Wellness Membership Tea on Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m. in The William W. Backus Hospital entry level conference rooms. The event is being held in honor of the NAACP's 100th anniversary.
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Backus Psychiatric Services lecture focuses on Alzheimer's
03/21/2009
The William W. Backus Hospital's Department of Psychiatric Services will hold a talk on "Understanding Alzheimer's Treatment through Acute Hospitalization" on Thursday, April 23, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the hospital's conference rooms 1 and 2.
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Fill your cart with healthy things and lead a healthier life
03/21/2009
Backus Hospital dietitians recently helped people decipher healthy choices out of the dizzying array of items found on supermarket shelves.
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Cancer Services Robot Dinner
03/20/2009
Backus Hospital's Cancer Center recently held an event for the community to show off the latest treatments for prostate cancer, including the da Vinci surgical robot.
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