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WebRed Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures. Published: Jan 16, 2024 07:00 AM. The American Red Cross is experiencing an …

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New Health Department Regulations Coming In 2024

WebThe Health District will be communicating directly with the establishments and entities affected by the new regulations, sharing the posting publicly, and receiving …

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Newtown Health Department COVID Vaccination Clinic Added To …

WebContact Newtown Health Department, 203-270-4291, for additional information. CT DPH-Griffin Health Clinics. The second clinic planned on Friday is the …

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Town Opens Vaccine Preregistration For Residents 65 And Older

WebHealth District Directr Donna Culbert, right, gestures toward a number of residents over age 75 who were waiting to get or waiting to be released after getting a …

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Vaccine Eligibility Opening Up For 55 And Over March 1

WebThe planned schedule is as follows: March 1 - Expands to age group 55 to 64. March 22 - Expands to age group 45 to 54. April 12 - Expands to age group 35 to 44. …

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Newtown Health Official Says COVID Is In Check, For Now

WebNewtown Health District Director Donna Culbert will be the last person to tell residents they should not wear masks, especially if they are immunocompromised, or …

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Newtown Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Announced

WebNewtown Health District has announced a COVID-19 vaccination clinic offering the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, February 2. First dose, second dose, and …

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Everyone Has Mental Health The Newtown Bee

WebEveryone Has Mental Health. In a recent conversation with Newtown’s Health District Director Donna Culbert reflecting on May — which is Mental Health …

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Local Flu Shot Clinics Start This Week The Newtown Bee

WebOfficials at both Health Districts urge all Connecticut residents to get their flu shot and stay up to date with the COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. All residents are …

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Regional RVNAhealth Flu And Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics

WebWhile its name and services have evolved since its founding as a home health care agency in 1914, its guiding principles have remained steadfast: a mission to …

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Next Round Of Newtown COVID Test Distributions Scheduled

WebNewtown officials have announced the next round of distribution opportunities for free COVID-19 test kits. Registration goes live Saturday, January 15 at noon. …

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New Regional COVID Testing Center Welcomes Newtown Residents

WebDANBURY — Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc (CIFC) has announced its new COVID-19 testing facility adjacent to the Greater Danbury Community …

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COVID Test Kit, Mask Distributions Planned As Positivity Rate Soars

WebThe news of the acquisition of test kits and masks came as Connecticut marked its highest COVID positivity rate since the onset of the pandemic locally in early …

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Health District Touting BLAST For Tick-Borne Disease Prevention

WebT — reminds everyone to treat pets with veterinarian recommended products. “Ticks and tick-borne disease aren’t going away, so it’s up to the individual to …

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Newtown Health Fair Enticing Visitors With Freebies, Services, Shots

WebThrough the Vaccines for Children program, RVNAhealth will be providing free flu shots for kids 18 and under from 9-11 am. And CVSHealth will be providing flu …

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Free Health Fair Relocating To Community Center The Newtown …

WebThis year’s Health Fair is moving from its former location at Reed Intermediate School to the new Newtown Community Center at Fairfield Hills. “It’s a …

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Dozens Attend Senior Center Open House & Health Expo

WebNewtown Senior Center hosted an open house and health expo on July 20 that drew a steady crowd of attendees. The three-hour event offered a look at some of …

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988 Is The New 911 For Mental Health, Suicide Emergencies

WebThe United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live on Saturday, July 16. It is designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but …

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New Report: Connecticut Latinos Facing Health Crisis

WebHARTFORD (AP) â Connecticutâ s Latinos are facing a health crisis, suffering higher rates of major illnesses such as cancer and diabetes while being less …

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Newtown’s Community Health Clinic Closing, Pivoting To Outreach

WebKevin’s Community Center (KCC), the free and low-cost public health clinic that has served thousands of area residents, is closing its physical location, though its …

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Nuvance Leaders Discuss Details As Regional Health Systems Merge

WebA Newtown physician and top executive with Western Connecticut Health Network and a Westchester County-based leader of Health Quest are bringing their …

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