Organization Category: Health
This department of the Human Services offers sliding-scale service to Greenwich residents who have difficulty with everyday activities or need help during times of illness or disability. Referrals may come from all sources. Homemaker staff are available after an in-home evaluation is completed by one of the Department’s professional staff who establishes need, and develop a […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 2, 2014
Adult and Family Services are available to Greenwich residents and their families in need of basic human services, such as, housing, food, clothing, personal safety and access to health care. In addition to providing support in responding to crisis situations, such as preventing home eviction and utility shut-offs, they work to develop skills leading to self-sufficiency. They […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 1, 2014
GREENWICH HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive program of care for older adults through its Center for Healthy Aging. The Center has received national recognition as Center of Excellence from the American Geriatrics Society. Services are available to assure older patients and their families get the care and support they need in the hospital and at home. […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 23, 2014
Medical referral service for prospective patients. The service offers information on doctors and dentists who have privileges at Greenwich Hospital.
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 23, 2014
Comprehensive, holistic treatment is based on a personalized plan that changes with the evolving needs of each patient and family. The goal is to enhance the quality of life of terminally ill patients and provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. The patient’s physician guides the interdisciplinary care team. Members include skilled […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 23, 2014
Established in 1982, this private eating disorder facility in Glenville is committed to helping patients overcome all types of eating disorders – from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating, obesity and much more. For over 30 years, Wilkins Center has shown that the majority of eating disorder patients can be cured, and most others will improve […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 14, 2014
Opened in 1999 this life-care, senior living community on 22 acres on the border of Old Greenwich is owned by Benchmark Senior Living. There are 200 one and two-bedroom apartments, some with dens, and several other larger floor plans. There are approximately 300 residents. There are also 20 assisted-living suits and 60 nursing-care beds which […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 4, 2014
This office handles all civil legal matters for the state including consumer and environmental protection, child support and protection, health, seniors, Native Indians and casinos, and charities. It also represents other state agencies in the courts.
Written by Sagan Medvec on April 1, 2014
Local chapter of the Connecticut State Dental Association. It maintains a list of the specialties of each member, and can mediate patient-dentist complaints.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 25, 2014
Independent, nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1975. They provide free door-to-door transportation for Greenwich’s ambulatory senior citizens, over age 60, who lack other means of transportation. Three cars provide rides five days a week to anywhere in Greenwich for any purpose; doctors, drug stores, attorneys, banks, shopping, hair appointments, rides to the polls on election […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 24, 2014