Latest Bethel Coronavirus Update: 10 Confirmed Cases

The state now has 875 confirmed coronavirus cases, 113 hospitalizations and 19 deaths

Bethel Cops To Make Changes In Era Of Coronavirus

Officers will be taking some reports over the phone, and practicing social distancing.

Prestige Companion & Homemakers Takes Steps to Prevent COVID-19

Prestige Companion & Homemakers, an elderly home-care service that serves Bethel, takes important steps to prevent spread of coronavirus.

Bethel: Your ZIP Code May Influence How Long You Live

How long you live might be affected by your neighborhood, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control.

Bethel School-By-School Vaccination Rates

The State Department of Public Health released a school-by-school breakdown of vaccination rates. Here are your school’s rates.

Bethel Wellness Businesses Invited to Vend at Health Fair

Bethel health and wellness business owners are invited to become vendors at the Fourth Annual Health & Leisure Fair in Southbury.

Let's Go Outside!

Encouraging town residents to hike the many trails that are in Bethel

Red Cross Looking for Blood in Bethel

Hurricane Florence has left the humanitarian organization desperate for donations.

BVNA To Host Flu Shot Clinic in Bethel

The Bethel Visiting Nurses Association​ will be bringing their "Say 'Boo' to the Flu" campaign​ to Bethel and neighboring towns.

1,300+ Drug Overdoses In CT Emergency Rooms Over 2 Months

Hospitals treated more than 1,300 suspected drug overdoses in January and February.

New Opioid Public Awareness Campaign Launched In CT

"Change the Script" seeks to change the perception of opioid abuse in Connecticut.

Alternative Healers to Host Sound Immersion Circle

An alternative healing duo is hosting a Sound Immersion Circle near Bethel on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.

Avoid Romaine Lettuce After CT E.coli Outbreak: Consumer Reports

Connecticut residents should stop eating romaine lettuce until the cause of an E. coli outbreak is identified, Consumer Reports says.

E.coli Outbreak Investigated, Connecticut Residents Sickened

Residents in Connecticut have been infected by a multi-state e.Coli outbreak.

First West Nile Virus Case In Connecticut Reported

The first case of the season in Connecticut was announced Friday.

One Bethel Resident Died Of Overdose In First Half Of 2017

Connecticut continues to see a sharp rise in opioid-related deaths. This review tracks the first half of 2017 cases throughout all of CT.

Bethel Man Involved in State's Largest Kidney Exchange: Report

The historic procedures were commemorated at Yale New Haven Hospital Thursday.

Cancer-Causing Contaminants Found in CT Water: See How Bethel's Supply Fares

A new study found 11 harmful contaminants in the state's drinking water. How clean is your community's water supply?

Regional YMCA Opens Winter Registration

Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut offers online registration. Bethel is encouraged to join the winter activities.

Pinktober 2016: Bethel Area Women Share Breast Cancer Survival Stories 'Behind the Pink Ribbons'

During October, Bethel Patch shares stories from women who have fought, or are currently battling, breast cancer to raise awareness.

Pinktober: Bethel Area Organizations Work to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bethel area groups are working to increase funding and awareness for the disease.

Bethel Overdose Deaths for First Half of 2016: UPDATE

Overdose deaths continue to climb across Connecticut. Patch looks at the deaths in Bethel.

Boylan Chiropractic to Offer Free Backpack Safety Class

The class is designed to help Bethel residents understand the long-term ramifications of wearing a backpack incorrectly.

Bethel Visiting Nurses to Hold Flu Vaccine Clinics

Flu vaccines are free for children 4 and under and the shots are also free for children 18 and under who have Medicaid or Husky A/B.

Bethel Summer Famine: Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation

More than 2.8 percent of Bethelites are at poverty level and 816 use the SNAP program. Free summer meals are available through Morning Glory

14 Cases of Lyme Disease in Bethel in 2015: CDC

The Center for Disease Control's most recent report includes confirmed and probable cases of Lyme disease reported in Bethel.

6 Unhealthiest Meals at Chain Restaurants Near Bethel: Report

These are the meals that contain the highest calorie count at chain restaurants in the Bethel area and beyond.

MCCA Awarded $100,000 to Launch Vivitrol Program for Opiate Addiction

MCAA has locations in Bethel, Danbury, New Milford, Ridgefield and surrounding towns to help those battling substance abuse.

Bethel Air Quality Alert Issued for Thursday

Air pollution levels of ground-level ozone in the area are predicted to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday.

157 Pregnant Women In U.S. Show 'Laboratory Evidence' Of Possible Zika, CDC Says

A Danbury teen recently contracted Zika while traveling in Honduras and now the CDC is changing the way it reports Zika virus numbers.

Critics Slam Pregnant Teen with Zika After She Creates GoFundMe for New Baby's Care

The local pregnant teen has decided to keep her baby because she said she does not believe in abortion and it is what God has given her.

Celebrate Mom and Save At EverWonder Children's Museum

Celebrate Mother's Day at EverWonder Children's Museum in Newtown, Connecticut

CT State Police Offer Year-Round Drop Off Boxes for Unused Medications

CT State Police are partnering with CVS Pharmacy and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to collect unused prescription medications.

16 and (Not) Pregnant: CDC Report Says Teen Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low

Peer pressure and MTV appear to be having a healthy impact on teens’ sexual behavior.

Relay For Life of Bethel Announces Fundraiser

Rizzuto's Wood Fired Kitchen will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to Relay For Life of Bethel on Tuesday, May 10 in Bethel.

Connecticut Hospitals Rated First to Worst on Safety: How Did Danbury Hospital Do?

New rankings have been issued for each hospital in Connecticut and overall the state’s hospitals collectively rank near the bottom.

Samaritan Health Center Announces Open Houses

Open houses are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3 and Saturday, May 7.

420 News: Bethel Medical Marijuana Facility Eases Pain Through Legal Weed

#Happy420! Bob Marley sang about marijuana being good for relieving stress, glaucoma, asthma and the economy. How will you celebrate?

Brown Water? Chimney Heights Water Flushing Begins

Bethel residents who are Aquarion customers in Chimney Heights may see some discoloration during the cleaning of water mains next week.

Brown Water? Chimney Heights Water Flushing Begins

Bethel residents who are Aquarion customers in Chimney Heights may see some discoloration during the cleaning of water mains next week.