The William W. Backus Hospital
Nurses Camp 2010
Nurses Camp 2010
Friday, June 4, students from local high schools took part in the annual Nurse Camp at Backus Hospital in Norwich. The program allows students who may be interested in pursuing nursing careers to experience firsthand what it is like to work in a hospital. They shadow nurses throughout the hospital and get to hear from a panel of nurses with various backgrounds about the nursing profession.
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29th Annual Backus Golf Tournament
Two hundred and sixteen golfers took to the course Thursday, June 10, for the 29th Annual Backus Golf Tournament at Elmridge Golf Course in Pawcatuck, CT. This year's event was expected to raise more than $40,000 in support of the many community health programs that Backus provides.
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