Seeing news headlines that warn the public about leprosy sounds like something from Biblical times. But it’s 2023, and health officials say there is an increase in cases detected in Florida. We asked Dr. Browne about the cases, how you can contract it and how to treat it.
We also discussed parasites detected in the water at several beaches in Greenwich causing swimmers itch. Also, concerns over vibrio from raw or undercooked oysters.
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Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-David has officially started in her new role this week. Learn her career story and her plans for the city’s student body. ((00:00))
Oh-Oh-NO, Ozempic! A new lawsuit was filed against the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro for claims of causing stomach paralysis in users. We spoke with Dr. Andrew Wong, Fairfield Region Medical Director of Hartford HealthCare Primary Care. He came back on to discuss the health concerns with this drug if people are solely using it as a weight loss solution. ((14:18))
There are new colon cancer screening guidelines and it’s causing MAJOR confusion! Dr. Charles Cha with the Cancer Institute at St. V’s explains the new recommendation and how many doctors are responding. ((30:31))
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Hearst Connecticut media author and columnist Dan Haar on a strange story regarding a house and lot in Fairfield (0:28). Paul had some thoughts on the latest legal problems facing former President Donald Trump (11:15), as did Sacred Heart University Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose (21:53).
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Today’s pet of the week is Franklin!
Franklin is 4 year old female Guinea pig. Her foster says that she is a great gal and they love having her in their home. Franklin came to us when her owner went to college and was not able to take her with them. This happens all the time and we like to remind folks that when you adopt animals that you have to think about the years ahead. Guinea pigs can live up to 8 years and of course cats to 18. Obviously things happen in our lives that we have no control but we want to try to limit them as much as possible!
If you are ready to open up your home to Franklin, she is ready to join you!
Due to work being done in our building most of our animals are in foster so please call ahead so we can set up a meet and greet with you and your family! Visit us at cthumane.org
According to estimates from Feeding America, 1 in 10 Connecticut residents struggle with hunger; more than 83,000 children are food insecure. Chadwick Schroeder is the sustainability manager in Bridgeport. He spoke to us about the health food initiative in the city as well as the paramount work being done at the East End NRZ Market and Café. ((00:00))
Last month, the Connecticut Airport Authority officially said it was backing away from operating the Sikorsky Airport. We talked to BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, about the new developments in offloading the airport costing Bridgeport $500,000 a year! ((15:29))
The American Red Cross Connecticut chapter made its monthly stop on the morning show. John Godin spoke about hurricane season happening now through the end of November and being prepared for anything! Plus, he shared the latest on blood donations. ((28:28))
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Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli calling out a pair of state lawmakers for an editorial they co-authored about the “No Labels” movement (0:31). Quinnipiac University Management Prof. Angela Mattie joined us to chat about thousands of layoffs announced by pharmacy giant CVS Health (11:58), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by for her weekly update (23:24).
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Chobani is the latest company to add childcare to its suite of benefits to better support working parents. Will offering childcare benefits help companies attract and retain workers? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke, about this model of benefits. ((00:00))
At the end of the month, the annual Step Up for Vets event is back for Homes for the Brave. We spoke with executive director, Vince Santilli, about the event and how the organization has expanded since opening in 2002. ((13:23))
Stamford Restaurant Weeks is back August 14th. We got the scoop from organizers. ((22:12))
A big win for the owner of Little Pub in Stratford. Doug Grabe shared the update on an open lot becoming a food truck park in town, ((33:26))
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