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June 08, 2020
Usually, at this time of year, we like to warn people about the dangers of too much sunshine or too…
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May 23, 2018
There’s good news and not-so-good news about skin cancer. While it’s the most common form of cancer in the United…
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April 19, 2018
It sounds like something dangerous or straight out of a science fiction movie, but external beam radiation therapy is one…
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April 16, 2018
As aging takes its toll on our bodies and brain mechanics, researchers point to lifestyle, exercise habits and eating patterns…
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April 16, 2018
National Volunteer Week is April 15-21. Hartford HealthCare would like to thank the more than 2,000 volunteers who generously give…
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April 04, 2018
The recent Food and Drug Administration decision allowing people to be tested for hereditary cancers through the mail may be…
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March 30, 2018
On National Doctors’ Day, we’re thanking the many doctors who practice throughout the East Region and at Backus Hospital and…
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March 27, 2018
Ascension and its St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport have signed a non-binding letter of intent with Hartford HealthCare for…
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March 23, 2018
Just a year ago, a Backus Hospital colorectal surgeon and his nurse practitioner started coaching their colorectal surgical patients to…
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March 09, 2018
Is this the new shape of urgent care in America, with a reception area but no receptionist and no patient…