August 9th through the 15th is a time to celebrate the mission and accomplishments of health centers across the United States with National Health Center Week. The goal is to raise awareness of the strength, services, love and care these health centers provide to their communities. Community health centers light …
The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, and is part of a male’s reproductive system. The prostate helps to make semen and surrounds part of the urethra which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. As men age, the …
Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability globally and in the United States with nearly 800,000 people experiencing a stroke every year in the U.S. A stroke usually occurs when a blood clot blocks the supply of oxygen rich blood to the brain. The lack of adequate blood …
World Immunization Week runs from April 24th to April 30th and is a global effort sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO). The main goal is to increase engagement in the importance of vaccinations to improve the health of all people worldwide, throughout life. World Immunization Week 2020 focuses on: …
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in March since the Prevent Cancer Foundation led the charge in 1999. The Foundation increased awareness with popular bracelets featuring the phrase “Preventable. Treatable. Beatable!” Colorectal cancer affects both men and women in nearly equal numbers and is the second leading cause …
At Greater Waterbury Imaging Center, the health and safety of our patients and staff is our number one priority. As a healthcare provider, we play a critical role in the health and safety of our patients and communities. Now more than ever, it is important that our patients, who walk …
