Health

The CT Paid Leave Program Business Registration Is Now Open

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 21 Dec, 2020

The CT Paid Leave program provides Connecticut’s workforce access to paid family and medical leave benefits, enabling them to attend to personal and family health needs without worrying about lost income.

Governor Lamont Announces Fines for Businesses Violating COVID-19 Rules Will Increase To $10,000

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 08 Dec, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed an executive order increasing the amount that businesses can be fined for violations of the state’s COVID-19 sector rules and capacity limits to $10,000 per violation. The governor stated he is taking this action – which went into effect on Thursday, November 26 – as the result of feedback he has received from municipal leaders, public health officials and people from within the business community. The most recently authorized amount was a $500 fine.

Danbury COVID-19 Announcements, Updates and Resources

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 04 Dec, 2020

As of December 03, the City of Danbury reported 103 new cases of COVID-19 and is currently deemed to be in the RED zone by the State of Connecticut. City officials continue to urge the public to take preventative measures. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands frequently. Here are some COVID-19 related announcements, updates and resources available in the city of Danbury.

The Courage to Accept Our Imperfections

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - Health 26 Nov, 2020

“I still have time” “I’ll do it later” Those are two sentences that should be familiar to anyone hiding behind perfectionism. Let’s decipher them. They actually mean: “I don’t feel I’m capable of doing it masterfully, so I’ll just postpone it until the very last minute” and “I don’t want to do it at all. Is ‘never’ a possibility?” Procrastination leads to a sense of panic and paralysis. It is a cycle all too familiar for perfectionists. During quarantine, we might feel a sense of trying to have everything in order - or as much as we can inside our homes - to regain a sense of control that has been lost due to unforeseen circumstances. It is an understandable reaction.

Delicata Squash Rings with Yogurt Dip

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 23 Nov, 2020

If you’re in need of a healthy snack idea, look no further than the humble delicata squash. Roasted delicata squash rings dipped into a tangy, herby yogurt dipping sauce are perfect for movie night or game day.

What Parents Can Do About Cyberbullying Amid the Current Crisis

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 09 Nov, 2020

Screen time is on the rise for kids and teens as a result of remote learning and social distancing measures. At the same time, cyberbullying and hate speech are reaching new heights amid the current crisis, according to analysts.