Pancreatic Cancer Awareness is recognized in November in hopes of educating the public about this type of cancer, symptoms to look for, and early detection practices. Like with most cancers, early detection can mean the difference between life and death. It is important that you see your doctor regularly …
The month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the many benefits of early testing and detection. October is also a month to recognize Eye Injury Prevention. Breast cancer touches so many lives, and nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. Approximately …
As we age, the risk of falling is something that should be taken very seriously. Unfortunately, it is common for people to feel embarrassed when they suffer a fall, which causes them not to inform their loved ones or health care team. A fall can cause older adults to become …
National Immunization Awareness Month is recognized in August and aims to bring education and awareness to the importance of your child receiving vaccines. From the time each of us is born, we typically attend regular well-child visits with our pediatrician to gauge our development and overall wellness. This level …
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is recognized in August, which raises awareness of vision problems found in children as they head back to school. Children with healthy vision are more productive in school, have increased learning ability, and help ensure they reach developmental milestones. Taking care of your …
Each year, the month of July features MRI Safety Week to raise awareness and bring focus to all MR technologists and radiologists on safe MR imaging practices. Greater Waterbury Imaging Center, GWIC, takes very seriously all concerns and possible threats that may arise from patients who encounter the strong magnet …
To protect all of our patients and staff, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms(fever, cough, shortness of breath), if you have traveled outside the country or on a cruise in the past 14 days, or if you have had close contact with any person, including healthcare workers, who are a lab-confirmed COVID-19 infected patient within the past 14 days, please call to reschedule your appointment. Read more
