Well-being

Mission Health Day to Offer Free Health Screenings and Services to the Community

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 27 Oct, 2023

Save the date in your calendar! On Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., rain or shine, Nuvance Health will be hosting Mission Health Day, a special event designed to connect adult community members, who are uninsured, underinsured, and those with housing risk, to free, essential health screenings and services, social support, and give-away items.

The Tooth Studio Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Grand Opening

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - BUSINESS - Health 06 Oct, 2023

September 28 marked the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art-technology dentistry office in Danbury – The Tooth Studio Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, located at 100 Mill Plain Road.

Don’t Let Battery Chargers Ignite a Disaster: Top Fire Prevention Tips

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News 25 Sep, 2023

According to the National Fire Protection Association, local U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in 2021 – an average of one every 23 seconds.

Taking the Journey to Creating Livable Communities

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 18 Sep, 2023

America’s population is rapidly aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034, the nation will have more people age 65 or older than under 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States will be at least 65 years old.

State Legislators Address Many of AARP Connecticut’s Priorities

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - Politics 25 Jul, 2023

AARP’s purpose is to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Many policy changes enacted during this legislative session will help Connecticut residents do just that. AARP staff, volunteers and member e-activists have worked diligently to ensure that older adults are supported through program availability, quality services, consumer protections and initiatives to address affordability and the cost of living in Connecticut.

Danbury Farmers’ Market Expands Access to Fresh Food and Health Screenings with $45,000 Anonymous Donation

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 10 Jul, 2023

The Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative (DFMCC) kicked off its annual season on June 24, offering more scheduled health screenings and food programs this summer with support from an anonymous local donor.