​City of Bridgeport Hosts 'National Public Health Week'

A kickoff event will be on April 3, 12 p.m. including a presentation and proclamation.

St. Vincent's to Provide Free Medicare Counseling

St. Vincent's Medical Center is offering free counseling in Bridgeport to help people select the best Medicare plan for 2017.

Bridgeport Overdose Deaths for First Half of 2016: UPDATE

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

Mosquitoes that Could Carry Zika Virus Found in Bridgeport and Stratford: Gov. Malloy

However, there other viruses that pose a greater threat to CT residents, according to the governor.

CT State Health Officials Declare Bridgeport a 'HEARTsafe' Community

“HEARTsafe” designation recognizes Bridgeport residents trained in lifesaving CPR and defibrillation to help heart attack victims survive.

21 Bridgeport Residents Died of Opioid Overdoses in 2015

Connecticut continues to see a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. This review tracks 2015 cases throughout all of CT.