CT Valley Views

CTVV covers mid-term election results

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Kevin Rennie, an icon in the political arena of journalism in Connecticut, joined Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views in a interview at the Connecticut Historical Society to provide comment on the state’s recent mid-term elections. Rennie, a lawyer, former member of both the state house and senate and a venerable political columnist for the Hartford Courant is candid and enlightening about the candidates, the “Trump Factor,” and his views of the national government scene.

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Tully Nicholas joins Boston Partners in Education Board of Directors

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Boston Partners in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in the Boston Public Schools through in-classroom academic mentoring services, welcomes Tully Nicholas as a new addition to the already strong and influential group of board members. Nicholas is a vice president at Denterlein, a Boston-based public relations firm that specializes in strategic communications across multiple industries, Tully Nicholas joins Boston Partners in Education Board of Directors including healthcare, real estate, and public affairs sectors.

Health Notes

Palliative Care and Hospice What is the difference?

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Medical language is almost a separate form of English. In a world of growing technology and informational systems, an entire conversation can occur that is loaded with acronyms and terms which are totally confusing.

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Granby residents finalists for International Marketing Award

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The Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Content Team, including Granby residents Nick and Melissa Dethlefsen, has been recognized as finalists in the 2018 Content Marketing Awards presented by the Content Marketing Institute—an annual, leading international awards program honoring the best marketers in the industry. 

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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation

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The CT Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill sponsors an annual Stand Down Day in which 200 service support groups participate and over 1,000 veterans attend.

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Correction

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The author of the article about the Granby Library Association in the October Drummer was incorrectly attributed to Joan Russell. Amy Hatfield was the author. 

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Preventing colds and flu

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Cold and flu season typically runs from November until April, with the season’s peak in December through February. Having a flu shot, practicing preventive measures and being prepared to provide supportive care will minimize illness. 

Colds 

More than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold, with symptoms that include a sore throat, runny nose, chest congestion and cough.

Animal Talk

Technology in ambulatory medicine

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Technology is a large, everyday component in the daily routine of equine veterinarians. It has vastly changed the way medicine is practiced and most days, we are glad for the advancement.