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What is health equity

WEBHealth equity seeks to address that. "Health equity means that we achieve health that is as equal as possible, within the constraints of things we can fix," said Dr. …

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Griffin Health’s Shelton vaccine center accepting walk-ins

WEBBrian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media. DERBY — The Griffin Health COVID-19 vaccination centers at 10 Progress Drive in Shelton and 727 Rubber Ave. in …

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Griffin Health unveils Shelton vaccine center

WEBThe Griffin Health vaccination center is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to noon on the weekends. According to hospital officials, staff …

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Shelton surgeon makes history in new role in medical association

WEBDr. Camelia Lawrence, President of the Fairfield County Medical Association, smiles during an interview in the association’s headquarters in Shelton, Conn. March 10, 2023. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media. SHELTON — Since her childhood, Camelia Lawrence longed to heal others. Lawrence, born and raised in Jamaica, heard …

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Shelton’s Bishop Wicke Center staff, residents to

WEBSHELTON — Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, in partnership with CVS/Omnicare Pharmacy, will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to its …

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Urologist convicted of patient sex abuse, including of minors

WEBUrologist convicted of patient sex abuse, including of minors. May 8, 2024. NEW YORK (AP) — A New York-area doctor was convicted Wednesday in the …

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Health district cites four Shelton eateries for priority violations

WEBThe Naugatuck Valley Health District, in Seymour CT. SHELTON — Four local eateries received priority item violations during inspections performed by the …

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Health district cites six Shelton eateries for priority violations

WEBContributed image /. SHELTON — Six local eateries received priority violations during health inspections performed by the Naugatuck Valley Health District …

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Health district cites 13 Shelton eateries for priority violations

WEBSHELTON — Thirteen local eateries received priority violations during health inspections performed by the Naugatuck Valley Health District in July, the fourth …

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Health district cites one Shelton eatery for priority violations

WEBCourtesy Google Street View. SHELTON — One local eatery received priority violations and each of the school’s cafeterias earned a clean bill of health during …

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Shelton couple brings medical expertise to Bridgeport free clinic

WEBThe Shelton couple, who both retired in 2019, spends every Wednesday afternoon volunteering at the Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport, which …

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Health district cites five Shelton eateries for priority violations

WEBSHELTON — Five local eateries received priority violations during health inspections performed by the Naugatuck Valley Health District in September. Priority violations are the most serious, according to health officials, and must be corrected within 72 hours. After inspecting 55 eateries in August, the district inspected 34 eateries this

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Health district cites two Shelton eateries for priority violations

WEBSHELTON — One local eatery and a cooking school received priority violations during inspections performed by the Naugatuck Valley Health District in …

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Five Shelton eateries receive priority violations in February

WEBSHELTON — Three local eateries and two kitchens at Wesley Village, an assisted and independent living community, received priority item violations during …

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The surprising ways your siblings and your health may be linked

WEBEvidence suggests that siblings have "a pretty strong influence" on health behaviors related to obesity, physical activity, nutrition and more, Sisson said. The …

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Lauretti blames health care for Shelton's first tax hike since 2019

WEBSHELTON — Mounting health care and special education costs have Mayor Mark Lauretti proposing his first tax hike in five years. Lauretti, at a joint meeting of the …

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Shelton-based Bishop Wicke named best nursing home

WEBBishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation Center on the Wesley Village senior living campus in Shelton has not only been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as …

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Bridgeport Hospital teams with Shelton, Yale EMS for paramedics

WEBBy Brian Gioiele Nov 4, 2021. Bridgeport Hospital is partnering with Echo Hose Ambulance and Yale Center of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is announcing a new paramedic training program beginning in January 2022. Pictured are Echo Hose paramedic and instructor Angela Campion, Paul Possenti, center, Bridgeport Hospital Director of …

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Shelton uses general fund to cover $4.5M budget deficit

WEBExterior of Shelton City Hall, in Shelton, Conn. Jan. 11, 2021. SHELTON — Health insurance overages drove what ended up being a more than $4.5 million deficit …

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Shelton founders have plans to take affordable care nonprofit …

WEBSHELTON — Moving With Hope is known for offering affordable care to hundreds of people diagnosed with debilitating physical disabilities. Now its founders, Tad and Joanne Duni, want to take the model nationwide. The nonprofit, which the Dunis started some 10 years ago in office space on Center Street, is one of 16 Connecticut …

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

WEBSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Dallas-based company, which …

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One Shelton eatery cited for priority item violation in April

WEBAfter inspecting 49 eateries in March, the district inspected 17 establishments last month. Misimi Restaurant, 702 Bridgeport Ave., had one priority violation. Misimi …

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Southern California city detects localized tuberculosis outbreak

WEBMay 3, 2024. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A localized tuberculosis outbreak has led a Southern California city to declare a health emergency, although officials say the risk to …

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