EMDR is a therapy that can help veterans and first responders overcome PTSD and better handle triggers. Susan Marcus with Fairfield County Trauma Response Team shared how this resource makes a difference for men and women after and during service and how it works. (0:00) A Newtown farm is being used to help veterans with…
What started as a response following the 9/11 tragedy has now become a non-profit that supports veterans in need of outfitted vehicles. We heard from Laurie Hollander, co-founder and president of Help Our Military Heroes, about the organization and what your money is supporting. (0:00) Senator Blumenthal stopped by to share his bi-partisan resolution concerning…
The Connecticut Department of Public Health confirmed the first deaths of influenza and RSV in the state for the 2023-24 season. Both people were in the 80’s according to DPH and officials are pushing people to get vaccinated. Dr. Browne of Griffin Health talks about how common this is for Connecticut and why you need…
Earlier this month, the American Cancer Society updated its lung cancer screening guidelines. What changed and why change the guidelines now? Dr. Brian Whang, a noted lung cancer specialist with Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, answered our questions following the big announcement. (0:00) As we continue to share resources for veterans…
A Newtown farm is being used to help veterans with equine therapy. We met the co-founder of the local non-profit, Havenfort, to learn the work that they do for local vets and why horses are proven to help many deal with PTSD. (0:00) One day before the general election, are you registered to vote? Do…
A judge has ordered a new Democratic primary for mayor in Bridgeport because of absentee ballot fraud. And we are just days away from the general election with all eyes on the Park City. We spoke with John Gomes’ attorney, Bill Bloss, about the judge’s decision and how the general election will now work for…
The annual open enrollment period for health insurance begins today. So what can Connecticut families expect to spend on coverage and is there any silver lining for the updated plans being offered for 2024? Local broker and owner of Macman Insurance Associates, Alan Sheketoff, weighs in on all of that. (0:00) November is Alzheimer’s Awareness…
The clocks are set to change on November fifth and sleep deprivation can trigger headaches or migraines. What is the connection between the two and what can we do to get into a healthy sleep rhythm? We asked headache specialist, Dr. Fred Cohen. (0:00) The most wonderful time of the year is coming. But it…
The clocks are rolling back Sunday, November 5th. Are you ready to take control of your sleep schedule? Sleep medicine Dr. Steven Thau shared tips on good sleeping habits and why it matters to get enough hours in every night. (0:00) Scam Alert: Don’t be duped by scammers cashing in on the aftermath of the…
Does it make a difference if states have red flag laws verses yellow flag laws? And where does mental health play into the issue of mass shootings? We got perspective from our law enforcement expert and retired Fairfield Police Chief, Gary MacNamara, about this. He also gave insight into handling national manhunts. (0:00) Starting in…