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Litchfield man charged with strangling receptionist held on bond Torrington Register Citizen ... second-degree assault and unlawful restraint after being arrested Monday morning at Western Connecticut Mental Health Network, located at 249 Winsted ... Conn. man charged with choking receptionistHartford Courant all 13 news

Washington Post

Aetna Q2 Profit Surges; Boosts 2010 Outlook; Inks Contract With CVS - Update RTT News On a GAAP basis, the Hartford, Connecticut-based health insurer reported net income of $491.0 million or $1.14 per share for the second quarter, ... Aetna Raises 2010 Profit Forecast a Second Time as Flu Season Lowers CostsBloomberg Aetna (AET) Smashes

Census finds uninsured rate in Connecticut low Danbury News Times Fairfield County, Connecticut, is no Henry County, Iowa -- at least not when it comes to residents living without health insurance. ... and more »

Police charge Conn. doctor in patient's death The Associated Press Police say they have charged a Connecticut doctor with second-degree manslaughter in the death of a patient who overdosed on medication he prescribed. ... and more »

Registered Medical Assistant Program At Tunxis Helps Meet Demand For Health ... Hartford Courant 29, one of many non-credit programs offered through Tunxis Workforce Development and Continuing Education to help meet demand in Connecticut for health care ...

Aetna Inc. releases its second-quarter earnings report after markets close today, and the company is expected to show strong gains.

The fourth edition of Particle Accelerator has picked up momentum. The annual suicide prevention and awareness concert being held at Rotary Park, Putnam, on Saturday is at a new, larger venue, has more sponsors, bigger donations, and will be free to the public for the first time.

Concerned reader and avid bass fisherman Paul Bourneuf recently reported the alarming presence of water milfoil, an invasive alien, at Wachusett Reservoir, from the mouth of the Quinnipoxet River through Thomas Basin and upstream into the Stillwater River, where congestion is heavy.

Himes Wants to 'Separate Rhetoric from Reality' Patch For example, a Connecticut resident who gets care from Connecticut hospitals and health care providers may purchase a New York-based plan. ... and more »

When Congress created the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, or PATH, program in 1990, small states like Vermont were awarded funding based on a formula that helped them compete with states with larger populations.

Steve Spurrier has taken South Carolina football to a point where it has averaged seven wins a season, an unmatched mark over that length of time in school history.

Steve Spurrier has taken South Carolina football to a point where it has averaged seven wins a season, an unmatched mark over that length of time in school history.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is fighting with a high-end hamburger restaurant in a building near its Northwest Washington offices over whether fumes from the restaurant are causing health problems for the firm's employees.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is fighting with a high-end hamburger restaurant in a building near its Northwest Washington offices over whether fumes from the restaurant are causing health problems for the firm's employees.

Peterborough trainer Meghan Creeley is helping inspire local athletes, even as she focuses on pushing her own limits Meghan Creeley's first sprint triathlon was on a dare.

Peterborough trainer Meghan Creeley is helping inspire local athletes, even as she focuses on pushing her own limits Meghan Creeley's first sprint triathlon was on a dare.

BY ANY REASONABLE measure, this is a weird election year. It's not just about an administration--beloved by some, reviled by others--trying to lead the country out of recession.

BY ANY REASONABLE measure, this is a weird election year. It's not just about an administration--beloved by some, reviled by others--trying to lead the country out of recession.

From : "Gaiane Khatchatrian" Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:14:21 PDT PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2010 American University of Armenia Corporation 300 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Telephone: 987-9452 Fax: 208-3576 Contact: Gaiane Khachatrian E-mail: Gaiane@auac.net Oakland, California --- The American University of Armenia welcomes

From : "Gaiane Khatchatrian" Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:14:21 PDT PRESS RELEASE July 19, 2010 American University of Armenia Corporation 300 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Telephone: 987-9452 Fax: 208-3576 Contact: Gaiane Khachatrian E-mail: Gaiane@auac.net Oakland, California --- The American University of Armenia welcomes

Senators John F. Kerry and Harry Reid conceded yesterday that they have no chance of passing a comprehensive climate and energy bill any time soon, saying they would instead push for a limited bill to address problems with offshore oil drilling and to boost energy conservation.

Senators John F. Kerry and Harry Reid conceded yesterday that they have no chance of passing a comprehensive climate and energy bill any time soon, saying they would instead push for a limited bill to address problems with offshore oil drilling and to boost energy conservation.

Marcus named clinical chief in New Britain

Marcus named clinical chief in New Britain

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department was recently chosen as a host site for a national program that exposes new graduates to the world of public health.

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department was recently chosen as a host site for a national program that exposes new graduates to the world of public health.

State to apply for insurance grants? New Haven Register (subscription) “Because of the importance of these grants, the growing needs of health insurance consumers in Connecticut and OHA's success in providing assistance, ... and more »

Two of them are third generation South Bostonians who have ties to City Hall and the State House.

Two of them are third generation South Bostonians who have ties to City Hall and the State House.

Goshen arsonist signs self out of mental health facility, violates probation ... Torrington Register Citizen Graziani was a patient in Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, since Sept. 2008, when in March this year he tried to sign himself out. ... and more »

John Galt in Skirts in Connecticut American Thinker ... the growing anger during McMahon's recent tour of Connecticut: "Why should I work another four hours to pay for someone else's health care or mortgage? ... and more »

Several hundred people attended and enjoyed delicious food from participating restaurants and an outdoor concert with the summertime sounds of the opening band for Jimmy Buffet, the very popular BaHa Brothers.

Several hundred people attended and enjoyed delicious food from participating restaurants and an outdoor concert with the summertime sounds of the opening band for Jimmy Buffet, the very popular BaHa Brothers.

Dodd: New grants will give Americans more control over their health care ShorelinePlus.com Connecticut's Office of the Healthcare Advocate, headed by Kevin Lembo, assists Connecticut residents with health care issues including helping make an ... Dodd to go out with a focus on childrenNew Haven Register (subscription) all 5 news

Valley Independent Sentinel

Workers frustrated, yet united as strike passes 100th day Ct Post Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post | Buy This Photo One hundred days have passed since the strike by Connecticut's largest health-care workers union ... 'Solidarity Caravan' To Arrive SaturdayValley Independent Sentinel all 2 news

Health Reforms To Lower Premiums In Connecticut istockAnalyst.com (press release) Connecticut, with its long history of legislative amendments has always been game for health insurance reforms. Thus it comes as no surprise that the ... and more »

The following was released today by the U.S. Department of Justice: Thank you, Tony [Coelho]. I appreciate your kind words, but I am especially grateful for your outstanding leadership.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 21 Almost Family, Inc. , a leading regional provider of home health nursing services, announced today that it will report financial results for its second quarter 2010 ended June 30, 2010 on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, before the market opens.

Bristol-Myers Profit Beats Estimates on Plavix, HIV Treatments Bloomberg ... in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a July 12 research report. Health-care legislation passed in March reduced net sales by 1.5 percent, Bristol-Myers said. ... and more »

University of Illinois graduate student Jennifer Rydzewski conducted a four-year survey of black-legged ticks , their host animals, and their habitat preferences in Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Piatt Counties.

At The Museum Submitted by Edward Main, Connecticut Science Center, on 2010-07-19.   The CT Science Center and CT State University System launch the i4 initiative on Wednesday, July 21.

Submitted by Susannah Hogendorn, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, on 2010-07-19.   Avon United Way and Canton United Way have joined forces to serve their communities as a single entity known as Avon-Canton United Way.

Learn About Leg Health Biz Buzz Submitted by Amy Lantaigne, ECHN, on 2010-07-20.   General surgeon Laureen Rubino, MD will explain the latest techniques to treat varicose veins, including a one-day procedure that will have you on your feet in hours at Eastern Connecticut Health Network's community lecture, Leg Health - Treatments for Varicose

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Federal agricultural officials have confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer in Saugerties, N.Y., about 25 miles from the Connecticut border.

Federal agricultural officials have confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer in Saugerties, N.Y., about 25 miles from the Connecticut border.

When it comes to the state's funding of schools and towns, in Connecticut it is still 1999.

When it comes to the state's funding of schools and towns, in Connecticut it is still 1999.

Mary Ann Zenobia, 96, of Danbury, died at Bethel Health Care, Tuesday, July 20. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Zenobia, Sr.

Mary Ann Zenobia, 96, of Danbury, died at Bethel Health Care, Tuesday, July 20. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Zenobia, Sr.

The state Department of Public Utility Control has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, July 29, on the United Water Company's controversial proposal to extend its water supply system from Newtown to the homes in the Greenridge residential subdivision in Brookfield.

The state Department of Public Utility Control has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, July 29, on the United Water Company's controversial proposal to extend its water supply system from Newtown to the homes in the Greenridge residential subdivision in Brookfield.

Hospice unveils revised tax form (video, documents) New Haven Register (subscription) BRANFORD — Connecticut Hospice released a revised 2007 tax form Wednesday that no longer lists four doctors and former ... and more »

I appreciate your kind words, but I am especially grateful for your outstanding leadership.

Pelosi Thinks Lioness, Does What Rayburn Never Did Bloomberg “There are sometimes lots of people in the room,” said Representative Rosa DeLauro, a Connecticut Democrat and close ally. “The speaker knows who's there ... and more »

Gossip Jackal

Heat brings early arrival of West Nile virus to state Ct Post Connecticut is not the only state in the region where West Nile has already made an appearance. The illness has been detected in mosquitoes in New York, ... West Nile may flare again in stateDanbury News Times West Nile Virus Spreads in the Wake of Continuation of Heat

Bizjournals.com

Health tax credits the latest battleground in health reform PR war The Connecticut Mirror WASHINGTON--Under the new health care reform law, 76 percent of small businesses in Connecticut are now eligible for tax credits to ... Report: 77 percent of CT small biz eligible for health care tax creditsHartford Business 44000 small businesses

Bright Indian feathers and head dresses were on display Wednesday in a place you wouldn't expect -- U.S. Court in Central Islip .

myfoxny.com

Connecticut Group Challenges Shinnecock Tribe's Recognition myfoxny.com Being federally recognized paves the way for the Indian nation to take part in federal programs such as college scholarships and health care. ... Indian Tribe Members Come to Court, Seeking "Justice"NBC New York Shinnecock members turn out to support bid