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CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.

The nation’s health agency on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.

  • Health Oct 20, 2023

    Free mammograms available on National Mammography Day

    On Friday, Oct. 20, National Mammography Day, medical providers are offering free mammograms to women.            Dr. Alex Merkulov, a radiologist at UConn Health, says only one in 10 lumps are ever felt during an exam. “So that’s why mammography works. It’s the number one test to r...
  • Health Oct 12, 2023

    Free mammograms are being offered on 3 dates in October

    October is breast cancer awareness month and Saint Francis Hospital is offering some free screening mammograms for underinsured and uninsured women. Free screenings will be offered three times this month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and doctors say regular screenings are critical to detect cancer early. “Earlier is bette...
  • Covid vaccine Oct 4, 2023

    State says availability of COVID vaccines should improve

    The state Department of Public Health said it is aware that some residents are having a difficult time finding COVID-19 vaccines and the availability should improve in the coming weeks. The issue is not one of supply, but vaccine manufacturers have informed the state that there are several obstacles with shipping and delivery, which are causing del...
  • Prescription Drugs Oct 2, 2023

    What to know about the Connecticut Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    A prescription drug discount card program will launch in the state on Monday, which is expected to allow all residents of the state to save money on certain prescription drugs. Starting at 9 a.m., residents can sign up for ArrayRx at no cost and save to up to 80% on certain medications when they present the card at a pharmacy,…

  • eee Sep 29, 2023

    Emu was first case of EEE in a domestic animal in CT this year

    An emu that died had Eastern equine encephalitis and this was the first case of EEE in a domestic animal in the state this year, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The 10-year-old male emu was in Windham County and showed neurological signs when it died. The Department of Agriculture said diagnostic samples were sent to the Con...
  • eee Sep 28, 2023

    DEEP to spray for mosquitoes carrying EEE in part of Pachaug State Forest

    The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Mosquito Management Program is going to be spraying for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis in part of Pachaug State Forest on Thursday afternoon and they are warning people to avoid the area where spraying will happen. Spraying will be done in the Mt. Misery area of Pachaug State Fo...
  • Health Sep 27, 2023

    How to tell if it's COVID, flu or fall allergies and what to do

    Feeling under the weather? That could be for several reasons. Right now, doctors are seeing an uptick in COVID cases, cases of the flu and we’re also approaching peak fall allergy season. So how do you know if it’s the flu, COVID or just fall allergies? While there is some overlap, doctors say there are certain symptoms to pay atte...
  • Health Sep 22, 2023

    CT Department of Health urges residents to order free at-home COVID tests

    The state Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits when the federal government makes them available again next week. This comes after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that households will be able to order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov starting on...
  • saint francis hospital Sep 25, 2023

    Zephyr valve procedure turns life around for Connecticut COPD patient

    Connecticut COPD patients now have access to a new life-changing treatment in Hartford. The first patient at Saint Francis Hospital to get the procedure since it newly became available says it has transformed his life. “The results have been nothing short of miraculous,” Paul Petruccione, of Prospect, said. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or...
  • Health Sep 7, 2023

    East Hartford resident is second human case of West Nile virus in CT this season

    A second Connecticut resident has contracted West Nile Virus this season. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said a Hartford County resident who is between 50 and 59 years old became ill during the third week of August with West Nile meningoencephalitis, was hospitalized, and has recovered. They said laboratory tests confirmed the presence...
  • Human Metapneumovirus Jun 6, 2023

    Your cold-like or COVID symptoms may actually be Human Metapneumovirus

    Have you been dealing with a cough, runny nose or fever-like symptoms this spring, but tested negative for COVID? You might blame your symptoms on allergies, but you could actually have another respiratory virus. It isn’t something new, but doctors say COVID brought a lot of these respiratory viruses to light. This one is called Human Metapne...
  • Alzheimer's disease May 15, 2023

    New Alzheimer's Treatment Sparks Hope, But Comes With Obstacles

    Some people living with Alzheimer’s disease are feeling hopeful about a new medication on the market. It is called Leqembi. However, even though it received accelerated approval from the FDA, it is not covered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Nonetheless, one Connecticut woman managed to get the high-cost medication for her mother...
  • coronavirus in connecticut May 11, 2023

    CT's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration Ends Today

    The governor’s public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 is ending on Thursday and there will be changes to testing and vaccinations. Gov. Ned Lamont issued the declaration on March 10, 2020, early in the pandemic, and it provided certain emergency powers to address the crisis. Those powers expire with the end of the declaration. The end of ...
  • INTENSIVE CARE UNIT Feb 21, 2023

    As Challenges Weigh Down, Pediatric ICU Nurses Press Forward

    Inside the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric ICU, nurses meet for their evening shift change, after a day where their patient count more than doubled. “Yesterday we had seven patients and then since I’ve been here, we’ve gotten hit with another five admissions, so we’re up to 17 patients,” nurse Sara Cicero said. They say it’...
  • Health Feb 3, 2023

    Women Advocate for Heart Awareness on National Wear Red Day

    Men and women are encouraged to wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives. Today we’re sharing the story of one heart disease survivor and her message to young women everywhere. While heart disease does not discriminate against any particular race or gender, according to doctors, heart disease is the leading ...
  • influenza Dec 15, 2022

    Child Has Died of Influenza in Connecticut

    A child from New Haven County has died from the flu, according to the state Department of Public Health. The child is under 10 years old, according to state officials, and this is the first pediatric influenza death of the season in the state. The child was between a newborn and 9 years and died this month, according to the…

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