The Backus health system made great strides in 2009
Whether it was a new Chief Executive Officer, new equipment or a new way of doing things, the Backus health system made great strides in 2009.
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Backus Events Photo Gallery
First baby of 2010
The first baby born at Backus Hospital in 2010 was in no real hurry to welcome the new year. Little Madeline Boyer, daughter of Julie Sullivan and Tom Boyer of New London, arrived at 8:57 p.m. New Years night.
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Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Backus employees recently painted windows in the hospital cafeteria as part of their annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Employees then vote on their favorites and the winners are announced at the hospital's annual holiday dinner for staff.
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Survivor Photos
More than 800 cancer survivors and their loved ones attended Cancer Survivors Day at Backus on Saturday, Oct. 3. WFSB-3 weatherman and entertainer Scot Haney was the keynote speaker. Mr. Haney also spent time visiting cancer patients and Backus staff on the oncology unit of the hospital.
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Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes
A team of enthusiastic walkers from The William W. Backus Hospital joined other organizations and individuals from the area at the "Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes" event that took place Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. View photos from the event.
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Cancer relays combine to raise more than $235,000
Backus Hospital teams played major roles in American Cancer Society Relay for Life events recently.
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AED legislation
Two years after their son's tragic death, Larry and Evelyn Pontbriant have been successful in getting legislation passed regarding AEDs.
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Dragon Boat races at the Norwich River Fest
Three Backus teams participated in Dragon Boat races at the Norwich River Fest recently.
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Diagnostic Imaging
The new Diagnostic Imaging and Women's Center opens June 16 at the Backus Outpatient Care Center in Norwich.
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2009 Nightingale Awards Dinner
Ten Backus nurses and one Backus Home Health Care nurse received the region's highest honor for nurses on April 30.
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2009 Safety Camp
Hundreds of people attended Safety Camp at Backus earlier this month. They received free bicycle helmets and fittings; toured LIFE STAR and other emergency apparatus; and received valuable summer safety information. To see images from the event, view our photo gallery.
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Student Tours
John Foley, MD, a cardiologist on the Backus Medical Staff, talks to fifth-grade students from the Southwest School in Waterford about the types of imaging that are used in diagnosing cardiac problems. The students toured Backus Hospital Wednesday, June 3 and took part in a series of informational sessions.
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Pack the Place Pink
Backus Hospital and the Connecticut Sun teamed up to promote breast health awareness through the “Pack the Place Pink” initiative at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Eleven breast cancer survivors participated in a ball exchange at center court as the CT Sun players were introduced.
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