September 14th, 2022, at 3:00 PM is the Grand Opening of Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s new location at 725 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT. Donors and supporters are welcomed to celebrate this occasion, and experience how Bridgeport Rescue Mission is expanding efforts to continue providing addiction recovery programs, housing, food distribution, medical care, and other vital services…
Doctors predict this is going to be the worst flu season America sees in several years. We spoke to Dr. Browne about that and what the dominant strain of flu even is to determine a vaccine. We also took questions on covid vaccines and some kind of rabbit disease that’s been detected in Hartford this…
Thanks to improvements in medicine and health, we live longer lives now. As such, it’s even more important than ever before to develop plans for living arrangements in the future. Mario D’Aquila with Assisted Living Services talked about options for seniors. ((00:10)) A NYT opinion article called out Fairfield’s First Selectwoman over affordable housing. Brenda…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a breakdown of a new poll on the Connecticut U.S. Senate race (0:20). SCSU Political Science Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton joined us to discuss recent polls on statewide races (10:12). Image Credit: Reuters
Sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world. Dr. F. Bernadette West of the American Red Cross talked about the disease and the need for blood supply. ((00:10)) The national 9-8-8 hotline rolled out over the summer time for people in need of mental health support. We spoke with a public safety dispatcher…
Sometimes we have to wait a very long time to introduce a pet we love. Such is the case with this week’s distinguished gentleman, Percival. Percival is a large car with gorgeous tabby markings. He is an extremely snuggly cat, and when you pet him he likes to pet you back. He spends most of…
“Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the latest poll in the state’s governor’s race (0:21). Practicing Physicians of America co-founder Dr. Marion Mass joined us to chat about the ongoing baby formula shortage (8:48). Image Credit: Getty Images
1 in 7 mothers struggle with postpartum and there’s increase in mental health needs since the pandemic. Therapist, Melissa Fairhurst, spoke to us about the latest statistics and what can be done to help. To connect with Melissa — search Melissa Fairhurst on psychologytoday.com ((00:10)) Nearly 2 in 5 American college graduates have major regrets.…
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we talked about a national gun owners organization suing Connecticut – among other states – over gun certain regulations (0:20). Dr Amy Chai talked about her Independent Party run for the Connecticut’s Third District U.S. House seat (10:17). Image Credit: Getty Images
After the D.A.R.E. program dissolved in Connecticut, some districts created their own programs. In Fairfield, they made SHAPE that teaches drug and alcohol dangers to fifth and sixth graders. Gary MacNamara was the former chief and part of the rollout process. He told us how it works and why it’s effective. ((00:10)) September is Suicide…