As we age, our chance of suffering a fall increases, especially for people over age 65. If you have fallen in the past, your chances of falling again are doubled. For older adults, the risk of suffering an injury such as a broken hip, head injury, or other broken bone …
We all know smoking is bad for our health, but did you know smoking cigarettes is the cause of almost 9 out of 10 lung cancer diagnoses? Furthermore, tobacco smoke has more than 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of those being toxic, and approximately 70 of them can cause cancer. According to …
Every year families across the nation are affected by breast or cervical cancer diagnoses. Cancer does not discriminate; it can show up at any time. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That is an alarming …
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month to draw attention to atrial fibrillation symptoms and help patients become more proactive to get an earlier diagnosis. Staying vigilant about your health is a great way to stay ahead of any issues and catch the problem faster, which can save lives. It is …
Greater Waterbury Imaging Center (GWIC) is a comprehensive imaging center that is committed to providing patients with comfortable, safe, and fast exam services while producing accurate results. We have gained the trust of community physicians and patients for our outstanding attention to patient care and our knowledgeable MRI Technologists. Each …
What is a Cataract? Cataract affects more than twenty-five million Americans and is the primary cause of blindness, at 42% of all cases worldwide, according to PreventBlindness.org. This is an alarming statistic. A cataract is a cloudiness that develops in the eye’s lens, which is usually clear and is …
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
