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Education A look at the future Backus partners with colleges to prepare for next wave of physician’s assistants.
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.
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.
Surgery Da Vinci Success Backus Hospital has had the latest da Vinci surgical robot for less than a year, but the hospital and its surgical team are already being recognized as industry leaders when it comes to utilizing the new technology for minimally invasive procedures.
Health Centers Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care When should you seek urgent care rather than emergency care?
Community Health Needs Mental Health Top Concern in Eastern Connecticut According to Backus and Windham Hospital Needs Assessment
Technology Backus Hospital Introduces Latest da Vinci Surgical Robot Only the third hospital in the state to offer the technology for more precise and less invasive procedures.
SURGERY A Breakthrough for Hip and Knee Patients Backus’ new robotic surgical technique a more precise and less invasive alternative to hip replacement and knee resurfacing
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.
Cancer The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute has been selected as the charter member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance This is a transformative initiative to improve the quality of cancer care and the lives of cancer patients. We invite you to learn more about this alliance and what it means to people living in Eastern Connecticut at http://www.togetherahead.org

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