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Brookfield’s new, larger COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Brookfield COVID-19 weekly case counts have increased from 51 the week of March 14 to 79 the week of March 21, with a case rate of 54.6 per 100,000 residents. A larger clinic in town puts more

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Danbury Hospital’s new cardiac surgery chief treats

WebDANBURY — Nuvance Health has named a new chief of cardiac surgery at Danbury Hospital with more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Richard Kaplon, a …

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Where and when to get COVID-19 test kits in the Danbury area

WebTest kits will tentatively be available on a first-come, first-served basis Friday at 9 a.m. at the River Walk pavilion at 11 School St. A limited number of tests will be …

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Danbury’s new health director has been ‘leading force

WebKara Prunty is the new Director of Health and Human Services for the city of Danbury. Thursday, October 7, 2021, Danbury, Conn. DANBURY — Becoming the city’s …

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Danbury proton therapy cancer center tries again for CT approval

WebDanbury Proton’s appeal was denied in July of 2022, to the dismay of supporters. The center was then estimated to cost $80 million to build. Local and state …

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Danbury looks to open health services building downtown

WebKara Prunty is the new Director of Health and Human Services for the city of Danbury. Thursday, October 7, 2021, Danbury, Conn. H John Voorhees III / Hearst …

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Danbury, New Milford hospitals plan enhancements to help them …

WebWith New Milford Hospital celebrating its 100th anniversary and Danbury Hospital marking more than 130 years, Ahn said the strategic plan is meant to help the …

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Will patient care, costs in CT improve with Nuvance

WebNuvance Health’s leaders announced this week that the network had agreed to join Northwell Health, a health-care group based in New York. The deal would create …

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New Milford sees 41 new COVID cases in four days as holiday …

WebWhen the state released its most recent town-by-town data on Wednesday, New Milford had logged 41 cases during both weeks of the two-week reporting period. …

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Danbury approves $36 million rehabilitation hospital in a west side

WebContributed image. DANBURY - The city has given the green light for a $36 million rehabilitation hospital on a 13-acre site within the sprawling residential …

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With food, utility needs on the rise, Nuvance initiative seeks to

WebCarleen Cole, a program screener for a Nuvance Health program, stands in front of the Danbury Hospital Emergency room entrance. The program aims to better …

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Doctor tired of ‘Band-Aid’ solutions opens Ridgefield health care

WebHer research and desire to take a disparate approach from conventional medicine led her to launch Terrain Health - a new health care practice using precision …

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Danbury mom is among rising number of young colon cancer …

WebDanbury mom, among rising number of young colon cancer patients, urges early screenings. Danbury resident Ana Costa recommends early screening for colon …

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CT agency says staffing issues led to deficiencies

WebThe state Office of Health Strategy paid for services it did not receive, and failed to effectively manage purchases and evaluate contractors, an audit found.

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Danbury mayor moves health director to the finance department

WebBoth Prunty and Sterk will earn $133,250 in their new roles. Carvalho, as Health and Human Services director, will earn $126,657. Meanwhile, Eanniello’s new …

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Bethel Health Care completes $4.9 million in renovations

WebBETHEL – After completing a nearly three-year $4.9 million renovation project, Bethel Health Care is now showing off the upgrades throughout its facility. Work on the …

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Danbury opens 6th school-based health center at Westside …

WebA state Department of Public Health task force recommended in 2022 that school-based health centers be opened at Westside and two other Danbury schools. …

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Mother Delores becomes spokeswoman for an illness

WebMother Dolores developed this disease in 1997 while at the dentist's office having root canal work on her tooth. After a three-hour visit, she came home feeling …

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Live updates: 'March for a Free Palestine' gathering in New Haven

WebSeveral hundred students and pro-Palestinian supports rally at the intersection of Grove and College Streets, in front of Woolsey Hall on the campus of Yale University, …

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Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel and …

WebMourners pray over the bodies of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat, at the Al Aqsa hospital in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, April …

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Official: Pedestrian struck by car, seriously injured in Danbury

WebA woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a car while crossing Main Street on Friday night, according to a Danbury official. H John Voorhees III / Hearst …

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A YouTuber tried to ‘audit’ how well Danbury follows

WebScreenshots from a video from the YouTube channel Long Island Audit showing interactions with a security guard, police and other officials at Danbury City Hall …

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Ridgefield moves annual town meeting to East Ridge Middle School

WebRIDGEFIELD — Town residents will soon have an opportunity to vote on the town’s budget plan — but at East Ridge Middle School, which is a different location than …

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Maya Moore one of UConn's 2024 graduation commencent …

WebUConn women's basketball legend Maya Moore has created an impact far larger than anything ever done on the basketball court. Sure, the former Husky is a two …

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How a YouTuber prompted a Danbury police investigation, a …

WebSeanPaul Reyes, from Long Island, N.Y., reacts in a video to Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour announcing an internal investigation into an incident he filmed at …

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Police: Bethel woman, 19, killed in Willington rollover crash

WebWILLINGTON — A 19-year-old Bethel woman died following a late-night crash on River Road, according to state police. Police said that Maria Damata was a …

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Danbury officer at center of clash with YouTube activist retires

WebReach Rob Ryser at [email protected] or 203-731-3342. Rob Ryser is a reporter with the News-Times. Rob is a career journalist with a rare flair for …

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Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown to open for season Tuesday

WebFerris Acres Creamery in Newtown will open for the 2024 season on Tuesday, April 30. The Connecticut ice cream shop is located along on Route 302.

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A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire during …

WebA large crowd was gathered for a late-night event at Cabana Live in Sanford, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Orlando, when multiple gunshots were fired.

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