Health
Get Rollin’ & Check Your Colon
By Alyssa L. Kocak | Central Connecticut State University at May 6, 2024 | 7:00 am |
One of the top fears in society is being diagnosed with cancer; however, what if I told you that some cancers can be detected early or prevented before harm? Most would see this as wonderful news and jump for the opportunity, if they knew about it. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon and rectum which is the lower portion of your intestines. If not caught early more...
Discipline that Makes Sense: Natural, Logical, and Imposed Consequences
By Christopher L. Montes, M.A., F.D.C. N.C.P., B.C.C.P. | New Britain Youth & Family Services at May 6, 2024 | 7:00 am |
Quite often we hear a parent warning a child about the consequences of his or her behavior. Sometimes we watch and listen as frustrated moms and dads try to handle unruly children in the grocery store, only to make matters worse by yelling and yanking, or simply giving up and “yessing” to the demands of little ones. There is a way of addressing difficult behaviors more...
City Wide Community Baby Shower to be Held
By Lori Chudzik, R.N. | New Britain Health Department at April 29, 2024 | 7:00 am |
The New Britain Health Department will host a free community-wide baby shower for pregnant women who are city residents. The event will take place on Wednesday May 11 from 2-4 p.m. at the New Britain YWCA, 22 Glen St. There will be numerous raffle prizes given away, including car seats, strollers and other baby items. Refreshments will be provided. In addition, more...
Good Parenting Skill Tips and Support Available
By Christopher L. Montes, M.A., F.D.C. N.C.P., B.C.C.P. | New Britain Youth & Family Services at April 22, 2024 | 7:00 am |
Parenting is one skill that is not often taught by our own family of origin. Instead we tend to absorb what we learned from our parents or caregivers based on how we were treated as we grew up, whether it was good or bad. In the 2010 Dept. of Health and Human Services Report concerning Child Maltreatment, some 3.9 million instances of neglect and abuse were recorded more...
Senior Citizens and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
By Elaine Jeffrey, LPN for New Britain Health District at April 22, 2024 | 7:00 am |
Years ago sexual behavior diminished as we grew older. But things have changed, with the invention of Viagra. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that people age 50 and older make up more than 10% of the total AIDS cases in the country. During the last decade HIV cases have risen by 500% among our older population. It is not unusual more...
Love Them, Protect Them, Immunize Them
By New Britain Health Department at April 15, 2024 | 7:00 am |
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. This year, NIIW is scheduled to be held April 23-30. Vaccines are among the most successful and more...
Arthritis – MOVE Towards A Healthier YOU!
By Lori J. Davis | Central Connecticut State University at April 8, 2024 | 7:00 am |
According to the Arthritis Foundation, the term “arthritis” encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect joints, the surrounding tissues and other connective tissues. Arthritis can cause mild to severe pain in the joints, as well as joint tenderness and swelling. Furthermore, there is approximately 46 million Americans that have some type of arthritis more...
The Most Common STI is Known as Human Papillomavirus
By Dr. Eugene Ciccone, New Britain Health District Director at April 1, 2024 | 7:00 am |
HPV (Human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and cause of genital warts. Warts are small growths that appear on or near the sex organs. According to the CDC, there are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. And it is possible to get more than one type of HPV. Most people do not develop symptoms or more...
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums
By Elaine Jeffrey, LPN for New Britain Health District at March 25, 2024 | 4:36 pm |
There is a crisis in oral health in Connecticut. Tooth decay remains the most common, yet completely preventable, chronic disease. Many people believe that they will lose their teeth as they age. We now know that does not always have to happen. Your oral health depends on many different factors such as what you eat, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your more...
