Backus to host healthy eating seminar
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital is presenting a healthy eating seminar, “Delicious and Nutritious” on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby conference rooms.
News & Events
January 2012
Tips for talking with your doctor
The latest Backus Enjoy LIFE (Lifelong Investment in Fitness and Exercise) program in Plainfield Jan. 23 focused on how to...
Backus Hospital offers cancer support group
NORWICH – Backus Hospital is offering a monthly support group on the second Tuesday of each month for cancer patients, survivors and their families. February's session will discuss sexuality on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 5-6 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby conference room #1 on 326 Washington Street
Backus bolsters commitment to patient safety and quality
Setu Vora, MD, Medical Director Critical Care Services, has been named Physician Director of Performance Improvement.
Newest member joins Colchester team
Kristie Tapper, APRN, joined the Colchester Backus Health Center in January. “As a registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes educator (CDE) I worked with multi-disciplinary teams in caring for patients. I was inspired by the nurses and nurse practitioners to take on a role that allowed for more involvement in patient care,” she said. “I became a nurse and it was even more fulfilling than I’d anticipated.”
Healing Hounds
There is a new volunteer at Backus, but it may not be who you expect. Chance is a new member of the hospital’s therapeutic pet program, and the 160-pound Irish Wolfhound eagerly walks the floors of the hospital for visits with patients.
Expert offers hope to curb obesity
A nationally known nutrition expert who helped invent the NuVAL nutritional guidance program told more than 150 people that working together they can overcome the obesity epidemic.
Dr. David Katz offers hope to curb obesity
“Obesity is our greatest health concern in this country and most out of control,” said David Katz, MD, a nationally...
Backus, Generations team up to bring mobile health center to Colchester
Backus Hospital and Generations Family Health Center of Norwich are partnering to bring walk-in primary care services to Colchester and its surrounding communities starting March 1.
Bylone named Chief Nursing Officer
The turning point in Mary Bylone’s career came as an intensive care nurse in the 1980s. A decision was made from above that greatly impacted her ability to do her job — and nurses had no say in the matter.