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Griffin Health Adds Multilingual OB-GYN In Derby Griffin Health Adds Multilingual OB-GYN In Derby
Griffin Health Adds Multilingual Ob-gyn In Derby A new OB-GYN is now seeing patients at Griffin Faculty Physicians in Derby. Dr. Julien Chedid has joined the health network at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 102, Griffin Health announced. Dr. Chedid most recently served as Educational Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at BronxCare Health System in New York City, where he cared for people from many cultures and backgrounds. “I chose OB-GYN because it brings together so many parts of medicine,” Dr. Chedid said. “I get to help people through some of life's most joyful moments, like welcoming a baby, and through difficult moments that call…

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This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million
This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million A Connecticut home built nearly 100 years before the United States was founded has hit the market, giving one buyer the chance to own a piece of American history. But some local historians worry about what could happen to the property in the future.  Bushnell Farm, home to the Elisha Bushnell House in Old Saybrook, was listed last month for $12 million. The 20.21-acre property includes a home built in 1678, making it one of Connecticut's oldest surviving colonial homes. It was built less than 75 years after English settlers established Connecticut's first colonies. Related: Click Here…

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See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied A Massachusetts mansion built during America's Gilded Age that once belonged to a Hall of Fame tennis player and hosted celebrities like Judy Garland is back on the market with a nearly $23 million asking price. Rock Edge is a 28,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate that sits on three acres and overlooks Beverly's Gold Coast with its own private beach. The "Great Gatsby"-style estate reflects East Coast aristocracy and early 20th-century opulence. The Beverly mansion was built in 1904.  Zillow According to Boston Magazine, the home at 34 Paine Ave. was built in 1904 for Marion A…

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Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Program In Derby, Starting July 9 Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Program In Derby, Starting July 9
Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Program In Derby, Starting July 9 A free three-week diabetes self-management program will be offered in Derby this July for people looking to better manage their health and daily routines. The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host Living Healthy with Diabetes on Thursdays, July 9, 16, and 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. According to Griffin Health, the program is designed for people diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and focuses on clinical and lifestyle behaviors to support blood sugar control, emotional wellness, and quality of life. Certified Dia…

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Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In
Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In A police investigation is underway in a Connecticut town after petition sheets submitted by a candidate seeking ballot access reportedly went missing. Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff announced Tuesday, June 16, that town officials have asked multiple state agencies to investigate the matter. According to the mayor's office, a deputy registrar of voters notified Sendroff on Sunday that petition sheets submitted by at least one candidate could not be located. The missing documents prompted the town to refer the case to the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office, the State Elections Enforceme…

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Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.  Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …

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High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo
High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo A Massachusetts boys lacrosse team saw its championship hopes end over graduation photo props. The Ipswich High School Tigers were one win away from reaching the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 state championship game when the school was forced to forfeit a semifinal matchup scheduled for Tuesday night, June 10. In a statement, school officials said the team did not have enough eligible players to compete. Multiple players were not allowed to participate after sharing a photo showing them with what appeared to be cigars in their mouths. MIAA rules prohibit stud…

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Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated
Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated A Connecticut middle school briefly entered a shelter-in-place protocol after a student displayed pepper spray in a hallway, causing minor irritation to four students and prompting a police investigation. The incident happened at Pulaski Middle School in New Britain on Tuesday afternoon. School officials entered the shelter-in-place protocol as a precaution while staff cleared the affected hallway and handled the situation. The school nurse evaluated four students for minor irritation. School officials contacted each student's family. No other injuries were reported. “The State of Connecti…

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Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With CT Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People' Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With CT Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People'
Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With CT Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People' "The Boys" star Jensen Ackles built his commencement speech around a simple message for Connecticut graduates: the people who help you through life's toughest moments matter most. Ackles, who lives in Southport, gave the commencement speech to Greens Farms Academy's graduating high school class last week. The 48-year-old actor wove humor, career lessons, and personal reflection into a speech that encouraged the Westport students to value the relationships that carry them through setbacks and self-doubt. View this post on Instagram Ackles …

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Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June
Free Men’s Health Cooking Series Set In Oxford This June A free June cooking demonstration series in Oxford will focus on nutrition strategies tied to men’s health, cancer risk reduction, and healthy aging. The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, located at 300 Oxford Road, will host the classes every Tuesday in June from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in its Teaching Kitchen, according to Griffin Health. Click here to register. Sessions will highlight different cooking techniques and health topics, including prostate cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation reduction, and healthy aging. The schedule begins Tuesday, June 2, with “The Power o…

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Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care
Oxford Nurse Honored By Griffin Health For Patient Care An Oxford resident who works in Griffin Hospital’s Critical Care Unit has been recognized for extraordinary nursing care. According to Griffin Health, Tammy Borkowski, BSN, RN, CMSRN, was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s effort to recognize the compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families. Nominees can be submitted by patients, patients’ relatives or friends, or fellow caregivers. Borkowski was nominated by a fellow caregiver for her patient advocacy and ability to connect with those in her care, Griff…

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UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials A college student from Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in Connecticut, leaving her family, friends, and university community in mourning. Lily Jean Michelfelder, 19, of Quakertown, passed away in the emergency department at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 25, according to her obituary. Michelfelder was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where she was pursuing a degree in dietetics. She had enrolled in Fall 2024 and was studying Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, according to the university. A graduate of Quakertown High Sch…

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