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Answering the Call
Luis Mendez never imagined going on medical missions to Guatemala. However, since 2009, he has led more than 40 mission-driven trips to the country.
Project SEARCH Graduates Honored at Middlesex Health
To the familiar notes of “Pomp and Circumstance,” Project SEARCH graduates, with their decorated caps and blue gowns, proudly filed into the David A. Baggish Conference Center at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown on May 26.
The Importance of the Breast Biopsy
Image-guided biopsies are a crucial part of breast cancer screening and diagnosis. Middlesex Health uses special image-guided breast biopsy systems at its Radiology locations. The system at Middlesex Health's Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook was aging, and a $20,000 grant for Sails Up 4 Cancer funded a replacement.
Traveling to Rwanda
The relationship between the University of Rwanda pediatrics residency program and the Middlesex Health Family Medicine Residency Program is mutually beneficial. Middesex is able to help medical staff and patients in Rwanda. In turn, Middlesex residents have the opportunity to learn about health care in a resource-limited country.
Getting the Call From Ukraine
Viacheslav Babak plays an important role in Ukraine’s war effort. He, however, hurt his back last year, and it forced him to slow down. Fortunately for Viacheslav, one of his friends knew Dr. Joseph Aferzon, chief of neurosurgery at Middlesex Health.
Middlesex Health: A Community Health System With a Global Reach
Middlesex Heath’s priority is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to its community. However, it helps more than just Connecticut residents. Middlesex Health’s reach spans the globe.
Making an Impact
The Middlesex Health Medical Staff is 652 providers strong and is composed of both employed and private providers of all specialties. It recently elected new leaders.
Protecting Your Heart
To minimize your risk of cardiac arrest, it is important that you do what you can to keep your body healthy. It’s also worth knowing CPR and what to do in an emergency so that you can help others.
Middlesex Health’s Crescent Center to House Outpatient Mental Health Services
To help better serve its community, Middlesex Health is improving access to its mental health services for both children and adults.
Fight Off the Flu with Immune-Boosting Nutrients
It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal?