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Give the gift of life at Dec. 26 Backus blood drive
11/22/2008
The William W. Backus Hospital will host a blood drive on Friday, December 26, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in its entry level conference rooms.
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Backus reports first flu case of season
11/22/2008
Robin Heard, a registered nurse and Clinical Coordinator of Epidemiology at Backus, said the flu typically hits eastern Connecticut later in December and January. She said it is too soon to tell whether the early flu case means it will be a rough flu season.
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Dec. 11 event to focus on uterine fibroids
11/21/2008
The Backus Nursing and Community Health Education Department lecture series "Speaking of Your Health: Head to Toe" will continue with "Treatment Options for Painful Periods and Uterine Fibroids" on Dec. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in The William W. Backus Hospital entry level conference rooms.
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Backus to hold program on exercising in cold weather
11/18/2008
The William W. Backus Rehabilitation Services Department will host a program on creative ways to exercise during the cold winter months on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m.
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Backus Hospital's 2008 Annual Report
11/18/2008
The theme of Backus Hospital's 2008 Annual Report is "Impact." The family on the cover of this annual report is a real-life example of the impact Backus Hospital has on our community.
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Backus health centers offer flu shots
11/11/2008
The Backus health centers in Colchester, Montville and Gales Ferry are offering flu shots to the public.
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Backus program to focus on the seasonal cold and flu
11/07/2008
The Backus Nursing and Community Health Education Department lecture series "Speaking of Your Health: Head to Toe" will continues with helping people better understand the difference between a cold and the flu.
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Backus physician to answer health questions on radio show
11/04/2008
Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, is now available to answer health questions on his Healthy Rounds radio show, held every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on FM 104.7.
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Backus first in region to purchase surgical robot
11/04/2008
The William W. Backus Hospital is the first hospital in eastern Connecticut to purchase robotic surgical technology.
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Backus to hold program on holistic healing
11/04/2008
The William W. Backus Hospital's Center for Healthcare Integration's series for cancer patients will conclude with "Tai Chi and Qigong for Health and Healing," on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Backus Hospital Medical Office Building Lobby.
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'Healthy Rounds' are live on Saturdays
11/01/2008
Hear Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, live every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on FM 104.7. Call 885-6445 and leave a message with your question, which he will answer during the show.
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Duplicate of 'Healthy Rounds' are live on Saturdays
11/01/2008
Hear Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, live every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on FM 104.7. Call 885-6445 and leave a message with your question, which he will answer during the show.
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Autumn brings allergies
10/31/2008
That stuffy nose you have may not be a cold. Fall allergies can be as bad as spring allergies.
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Backus Operating Room to hold open house
10/31/2008
The Operating Room at the William W. Backus Hospital will hold an open house on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12-3 p.m. in the hospital's entry level conference rooms and the Same Day Surgery area.
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Backus Operating Room to hold open house
10/27/2008
The Operating Room at the William W. Backus Hospital will hold an open house on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12-3 p.m. in the hospital's entry level conference rooms and the Same Day Surgery area.
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