In a conversation with Connecticut Children's hospital COO Gil Peri, he explained why is committed to reinventing healthcare and making it easier than ever for parents to get the care they need for their children locally.

Key findings from the Meal Preparation Experiment Related to Poultry Washing, released in August, are summarized.

A recent study by the US Department of Agriculture revealed that home cooks are putting themselves and those who consume their food at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry. Fortunately, the keys to fixing those bad habits in the kitchen are relatively easy.

Newtown Continuing Education has limited openings available for anyone interested in these health-related classes and activities.

People traveling along Church Hill Road have watched with interest during recent months as Church Hill Village has been taking shape on the busy corner of Church Hill Road and The Boulevard.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer by donating blood. Newtown’s next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, at Newtown Municipal Center.

Newtown Community Center has partnered with Nuvance Health to provide programming at the center.

Local fitness studio owners and instructors recently weighed in on different types of trends in the exercise field, from clothes to classes and accessories.

From head to toe, skin care is important, especially for seniors. Newtown resident Maria Sabla, of Maria Sabla Wellness Studio, specializes in diagnosing the needs of people’s skin and remedying it with treatments that focus on using natural products.

Nearly two dozen people experiencing different degrees of pain gathered in the C.H. Booth Library’s Meeting Room on September 12 to learn techniques they can use to help alleviate their body’s constant soreness and discomfort.