Health

Connecticut Breast Imaging: Screening Saves Lives

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - Health 10 Mar, 2022

The detection of breast cancer has come a long way since it was first recorded in ancient Egypt. In 2020, 64 percent of patients who were diagnosed at a localized stage with breast cancer had a 99 percent survival rate for the next 5 years.

The End of the Mask Mandate in CT?

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY - Politics - Health 08 Mar, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont announced in February that he is endorsing a plan developed in consultation with Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker to eliminate the statewide requirement that is in effect as part of Connecticut's COVID-19 safety protocols, for masks to be worn in all schools and childcare centers.

BLOOD CRISIS: Threat to Red Cross Blood Supply Continues

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 25 Feb, 2022

Since the Red Cross issued its first-ever blood crisis alert, severe winter weather has further complicated efforts to rebuild the blood supply.

In the Aftermath of a Head Injury

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 24 Feb, 2022

Head injury is a complicated subject because, often, the result is an injury to our most complicated organ – the brain. Let's take a look at some of the problems that can result from a head injury.

More Than 80 Percent of All Public School Districts Are Implementing Screen and Stay

Izabela Bonzanini Education - Kids & Family - News - Health 15 Feb, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont announced that more than 80 percent of public school districts in Connecticut are opting to participate in the state’s COVID-19 Screen and Stay initiative

Stop the Insanity – Wear a Mask!

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 13 Jan, 2022

"Einstein insanity" is defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. With the rate of COVID-19 infections in the state rising to its highest levels since the start of the pandemic, insanity is the only word I can come up with to describe the inability of a segment of our population who steadfastly refuse to take this dire situation seriously.