Backus program to hold program on exercising in cold weather
The William W. Backus Rehabilitation Services Department will host a program on creative ways to exercise during the cold winter months on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m.
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Backus Cancer Services to hold colorectal cancer program
The next William W. Backus Hospital Cancer Services Department dinner will focus on colorectal cancer, which 150,000 people are diagnosed with each year -- the third most common cancer in men and women.
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Backus health centers offer flu shots
The Backus health centers in Colchester, Montville and Gales Ferry are offering flu shots to the public.
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Backus program to focus on the seasonal cold and flu
The Backus Nursing and Community Health Education Department lecture series "Speaking of Your Health: Head to Toe" will continues with helping people better understand the difference between a cold and the flu.
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Backus physician to answer health questions on radio show
Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, is now available to answer health questions on his Healthy Rounds radio show, held every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on FM 104.7.
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The William W. Backus Hospital's Center for Healthcare Integration's series for cancer patients will conclude with "Tai Chi and Qigong for Health and Healing," on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Backus Hospital Medical Office Building Lobby.
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Backus first in region to purchase surgical robot
The William W. Backus Hospital is the first hospital in eastern Connecticut to purchase robotic surgical technology.
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'Healthy Rounds' are live on Saturdays
Hear Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, live every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on FM 104.7. Call 885-6445 and leave a message with your question, which he will answer during the show.
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Backus Operating Room to hold open house
The Operating Room at the William W. Backus Hospital will hold an open house on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12-3 p.m. in the hospital's entry level conference rooms and the Same Day Surgery area.
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Autumn brings allergies
That stuffy nose you have may not be a cold. Fall allergies can be as bad as spring allergies.
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Backus Operating Room to hold open house
The Operating Room at the William W. Backus Hospital will hold an open house on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12-3 p.m. in the hospital's entry level conference rooms and the Same Day Surgery area.
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Cancer survivor to get married at Backus event
NORWICH - Breast cancer survivor Sharon Kantzios plans to bring her message of hope to Backus Hospital's Cancer Survivors Day on Saturday, Oct. 4, in a unique way - by getting married at the event.
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Give the gift of life at October 30 blood drive at Backus
The William W. Backus Hospital will host a blood drive on Thursday, October 30, from 6-11 a.m. in its entry level conference rooms.
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Backus neurologist publishes book
Dr. Anthony Alessi, Chief of Neurology at The William W. Backus Hospital, has published a book based on his weekly Healthy Sports column in the Norwich Bulletin.
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Backus health centers offer flu shots
The Backus health centers in Colchester, Montville and Gales Ferry are offering flu shots to the public.
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