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November

Aggressive flu strain Subclade K reaches Connecticut as first flu death confirmed | WFSB

Mercy Medical launches remote heart monitoring service | WWLP

Waterbury youth summit aims to inspire diversity in the medical field | Connecticut Public Radio

Health Watch | Heart failure and smoking, benefits of black cumin seeds, and diabetes medication | FOX61

How to spot stroke warning signs with Trinity Health | WFSB

October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Trinity Health | WFSB

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit to be held in Waterbury next weekend | NBC Connecticut

9th annual Healthcare Heroes gala honors 8 in Holyoke | WWLP

From Hall High to the Heart of Saint Francis: Dr. DeSimone Comes Home | Seasons Magazines

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time, weight loss drug impact on US obesity rate | Health Watch | FOX61

Waterbury going pink to raise money for breast cancer prevention | WTNH

September

Trinity Health September | WFSB

Leading in Urologic Oncology: Ryan Dorin, M.D., Works on Expanding Patient Care | Seasons Magazines

Health Watch | Seasonal depression, asthma, and 'kissing bug disease' | FOX61

Mercy Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Knee Cartilage Repair | Health Care News

Tips for runners before Eversource Hartford Marathon | WFSB

August

Why CT hospitals are handing out orange bracelets to new moms | CT Insiders

Aquablation procedure offered in Connecticut provides low-risk relief for an enlarged prostate | WTNH

Hartford Whalers alumni, current Yard Goats players visit Saint Francis Hospital patients | FOX61

Transitioning back to school, tips for the kids | WWLP

Health Watch | What to know about bladder cancer, and can you make your blood deadly to mosquitoes? | FOX61

July

Saint Francis Hospital | WFSB

Enfield celebrates new $50 million ambulatory care center | WWLP

Health Watch | Genetic testing to detect risk of obesity, are prebiotic sodas good for you | FOX61

Explaining Medicaid, Connecticut's HUSKY program and what's next | CT Insider

What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT | CT Mirror

Mommy Monday | WFSB

“Be Proactive: Don’t Let Good Health Pass You By,” a new episode featuring primary care internal medicine physician Linda Rickman, M.D., is now available to listen to on demand."

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