Gypsy Moth Caterpillars: Cute And (Possibly) Itch-Inducing
An unwelcome visitor has returned to Connecticut – the gypsy moth caterpillar. And with them come an annoying and itchy…
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Health Centers
Hartford HealthCare Officially Opens New Family Health Center in Plainfield
New center offers cardiology, primary care with more services to come.
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Surgery
New Surgeon and Vascular Lab a Boost for Backus Patients
The Heart and Vascular Institute at Backus Hospital continues to expand to provide even greater access to top notch care to the people of Eastern Connecticut
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Services
We’ve got the shoreline covered
From the Connecticut River to the Rhode Island border, Hartford HealthCare’s network of providers and services offer the most advanced and best coordinated care available where you live and work.
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Achievements
Backus Hospital 2016 Annual Meeting
National Recognition for Quality and Patient Safety, New Cutting-Edge Technology for Cancer Patients, and Increased Access to Outpatient Care.
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Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
Because Every Moment Matters
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Education
A look at the future
Backus partners with colleges to prepare for next wave of physician’s assistants.
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Special Projects
Armed Intruder Response Training: Volunteers Step Up to the Challenge of our New Reality
In the wake of mass tragedies such as those in Sandy Hook, California and Paris, Hartford Healthcare announced plans to take steps to improve the organization’s readiness to respond in the unlikely event that the unthinkable happens – and that process has already begun in the East Region.
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Cancer Center
Cancer patients find peace with yoga
Yoga helps people attain inner peace by allowing participants to gain control of their mind, body and soul. For cancer patients the practice can be particularly liberating, offering relief from the physical pain and mental stress of their diagnosis.
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Health Centers
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
When should you seek urgent care rather than emergency care?
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Technology
Backus patient portal engages patients, involves providers
Backus recently launched a new patient portal. By completing a simple, safe and secure registration process, over 4000 patients are already accessing their health information at their own convenience, when their schedules permit. Gone are the days of being locked into a nine-to-five schedule. Other hospitals across the nation and the region, including Windham Hospital, will be adopting this technology in the future.
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June 6, 2017 Even in small amounts, daily alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk, new study says - May 31, 2017 Backus to Host Cancer Survivor’s Day Celebration NORWICH—Hundreds of cancer survivors, family members and caregivers are expected for the Backus Cancer Survivor’s Day celebration on Saturday, June...
- May 2, 2017 Forty-Seven Backus and Windham Hospital Physicians Named “Top Docs” Norwich—Forty-seven physicians on the medical staffs at Backus and Windham hospitals have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s annual listing of...
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