Maina Foundation donated $7000 on April 12, 2023 in support of the Backus Breast Cancer Center. This donation will be used to directly assist breast cancer patients in Eastern Connecticut from diagnosis through treatment and beyond by providing support to the Backus Hospital Integrative Medicine Program, The Backus Oncology Nurse Navigator and the Boutique at Backus. The Backus Hospital Integrative Medicine Program provides cost–free professional services such as massage therapy, reflexology, reiki, guided-imagery, and yoga for cancer patients at all stages of diagnosis and recovery. The Backus Oncology Nurse Navigator provides direct patient support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and also community outreach and education on the importance of early detection. The Boutique at Backus offers an array of goods and services meant to assist in healing mind, body and soul — as well as products designed to enhance comfort and appearance while undergoing treatment. – Gen Schies, Backus Hospital Development Manager
Backus Hospital, in Norwich CT, has provided quality health care to the residents of Eastern Connecticut since 1893.
Backus Hospital includes The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich; health centers in Montville, Colchester, Ledyard, Norwich and North Stonington; the Backus Outpatient Care Center in Norwich; the Plainfield Backus Emergency Care Center, which is a stand-alone emergency department and outpatient center.
It is the only trauma center in Windham and New London Counties and houses one of Hartford HealthCare’s LIFE STAR helicopters.