Medicine
$10 Billion in federal funds for New York health insurance
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the state has received a final commitment of $10 billion from the federal government to...
Bridgeport Hospital re-accredited by Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons (ACoS) quality program the Commission on Cancer (CoC) granted a three-year accreditation to Bridgeport Hospital according...
Stamford Health launches new Genetic Health Center
On September 3 Stamford Health launched the new Center for BRCA & Genetic Health, serving people diagnosed with genetic mutations or...
Hats off to local nonprofit providing comfort to pediatric cancer patients
Sofia Iuteri with one of Hats4Healing's "knit for a cause" kits. Photograph by Sofia Montagna. Since its beginnings in 2020, Greenwich-based...
Stamford Health appoints canine to C-suite
Stamford Health marked the promotion of a new C-suite leader with a reception on August 26. Harrison, who goes by just...
Heart of the matter: Work stress may lead to atrial fibrillation
A new study links job stress to AFib, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. Work-related stress caused by job strain and...
Family Dentistry of Stamford, Bridgeport, and Hartford pays $1.7 million in settlement
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery issued a joint announcement...
New technology for lung cancer detection at Northern Westchester Hospital
Northwell Health's Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco has become the first hospital in Westchester to use a new robotic technology...
Trumbull built eldercare app goes global
FallCall Solutions of Trumbull announced on August 22 the international launch of its app ElderCheck Now in five new countries. The...
A dermatologist who does it all — Leah Ansell, M.D.
Leah Ansell, M.D. Photograph by Eva Deitch. With a good work-life balance – predictable hours, relatively few emergencies and good compensation...
Nuvance Health recognized for stroke care excellence
Nuvance Health Care’s hospitals across both Fairfield and Westchester Counties were recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating...
Bridgeport Hospital’s Milford ICU earns Beacon Award
Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus ICU staff. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Healthcare (YNHH), was recognized for excellence in maintaining...
Risks of anxiety, suicide may rise significantly after cardiovascular hospitalization
Hospitalization for heart disease or stroke significantly raises the likelihood of psychiatric disorders. Conducted with data from the American Heart Association,...
Lead Free CT provides free lead removal for a limited time
On August 7 Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of Lead Free CT, a program that aims to protect children across...
Bridgeport Hospital hosts Smith’s Acres to treat hunger
Every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Bridgeport Hospital will address the many health issues that can stem from a...
