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We walked over water for Parkinson's Disease. ?? Our physical, occupational and speech therapy teams and members of our Neuroscience Institute volunteered at the Walk Over Water event to support Parkinson's Disease! They shared their expertise and resources and met amazing people from our community. ?? Thank you to the Parkinson's Foundation for inviting us to participate!

Heading back to the office as a breastfeeding mother? We feel for you. ?? Tune in for Dr. Elsagga's tips about pumping at work and how to navigate your new normal. ?? Follow the link for more #breastfeeding resources and to book with a virtual lactation consultant: https://bit.ly/4dVtTeK #breastfeedingawareness #newmom #workingmoms #breastfeedingmoms

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Sacred Heart University ?????????? This agreement focuses on providing practical clinical experiences for students across Nuvance Health facilities! “Our workforce strategy involves finding and growing great talent by working with strategic partners and developing creative solutions to launch careers. Sacred Heart University has been a great partner, and we are excited to expand our relationship to deepen our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Katie Cullinan, chief human resources officer at Nuvance Health. Student opportunities will include nursing, behavioral health, physical therapy/occupational therapy and more to bolster the future of our #community healthcare. ?? ?? Follow the link to learn more!

Nuvance Health’s Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital have received American Heart Association Quality Achievement Awards for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks and for their commitment to managing heart failure patients. ?????? "We are honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication and achievements in caring for patients with heart failure and acute myocardial infarction,” said Dr. Mark Warshofsky, senior vice president and chair of the Nuvance Health Heart and Vascular Institute. “Our hospitals are committed to improving the quality of care for our cardiac patients. We provide a teamwork approach that allows for prompt and appropriate treatment.” ?? Follow the link to learn more about the awards our heart team received across Nuvance Health: https://bit.ly/47eVR2s

Last call for #healthcare professionals ?? Please join us for our 2024 Greg Smith Palliative Care Summit on September 15 & 16 at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park! We will be having conversations about: ? Professional advocacy ? Developing communication skills ? Hosting conversations around goals of care ? Facilitating team and family meetings ? Layering in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ? Developing the specific protocol Palliative care becomes more important as our population ages, and we develop serious life-limiting illnesses with an increased symptom burden. Most importantly, it ensures that people have a voice in determining what care is right for them! Follow the link to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gxx5Etqw

Chronic pain can make getting through the workday tough. No one should live in pain ?? Unfortunately, living with chronic pain is a reality for more than 20% of adults in the United States, and 70% of us will suffer from chronic pain at some point in our lives. Fortunately, here are many ways to ease your unique pain, whether you have discomfort from the spine, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles or headaches or migraines. Many of these conditions can worsen from screen time or being sedentary during the workday. ?? Tune in to hear Dr. Murthy, our interventional pain management specialist, talk about managing pain and follow the link for your complete guide to hope and solutions. ?? https://bit.ly/3Z1EdgF

#NorwalkCt community ?? Help us welcome Dr. Philip Corvo MD MA FACS as our chairman of surgery! Dr. Corvo is a nationally recognized surgeon, leader and educator with over twenty-five years of experience! His use of opioid-sparing surgery and tailored antibiotics may help patients have less pain, shorter hospital stays and lower infection rates. Dr. Corvo built a 3-D printing lab that enables him to create models of a patient’s anatomy, which may help improve surgical accuracy and patient safety. We are excited to have him leading our team and ensuring our community has world-class patient outcomes! ?? Follow the link to learn more about Dr. Corvo and his mission: https://bit.ly/4fYrTDU

As you scroll to this post, check your posture! ???? Are you hunched over your devices for hours? Many of us spend countless hours staring at screens, often forgetting about our posture. This can lead to a condition known as “tech neck,” or in medical terms, cervical kyphosis. This forward curve of the spine in the neck can look and feel uncomfortable. You can prevent cervical kyphosis from developing and even improve it by keeping screens eye-level, and with exercises that restore the natural curve of your spine — think Pilates and yoga. ???? Follow the link for Neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Gilligan's, a spine specialist, explanation of why tech neck happens and how to improve it! #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth

Cognitive problems can be really scary — for the person experiencing them and their families. We understand and are committed to offering the best care for everyone’s emotional and physical health. ?? Nuvance Health Medical Practice Primary Care now offers an at-home cognitive care program for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia. We expanded the program from our Neuroscience Institute to help more people. ?? Neuroglee Connect? is a comprehensive cognitive care solution with brain-stimulating, reminiscence and wellness activities. It also has resources for caregivers, including support for managing anxiety and stress. The individual and support person access everything from a mobile device. “It’s like a medical mental games app and many more brain-stimulating and wellness activities with physician supervision and tracking,” said Dr. Alex Mosteanu, regional medical director of Nuvance Health Medical Practice Primary Care East. “It’s like sending your brain to the gym.” “We want to reassure our communities they can access comprehensive, coordinated cognitive care. By reaching more people experiencing cognitive concerns early, we can improve outcomes, support caregivers and enhance the overall quality of life for those affected,” said Dr. Paul Wright, senior vice president and system chair of the Nuvance Health Neuroscience Institute. Find out how early interventions like this are helping to slow the progression of MCI and early-stage dementia symptoms.

Pack your kid's lunch with an extra punch — immunity-boosting foods! From Vitamin D to Omega-3's, make sure your bases are covered with a few simple meal prep ideas. ?? Follow the link for easy tips from Jeanette Lamb, Registered Dietitian: https://bit.ly/45M7Sun