Coronavirus Cases Up In Mansfield-Storrs Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Connecticut is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Mansfield-Storrs Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you within the next two weeks.

Hospital Capacity In Mansfield-Storrs Area: Update

See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in the Mansfield-Storrs area and across CT.

Weekly Update: Mansfield Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Coronavirus vaccine progress continues to be made in Mansfield. Here’s the latest updates.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Mansfield-Storrs Area

See how the waning COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in the Mansfield-Storrs area and across CT.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Mansfield-Storrs Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Mansfield-Storrs area.

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Mansfield-Storrs Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Mansfield-Storrs.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Mansfield-Storrs Area

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in the Mansfield-Storrs area.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Mansfield-Storrs Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Mansfield-Storrs.

Hospital Capacity In The Mansfield-Storrs Area: Weekly Update

Here's how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in the Mansfield-Storrs area and across CT.

Here's How Close Mansfield-Storrs Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Tolland and Hartford Counties and across Connecticut.

Hospital Capacity In The Mansfield-Storrs Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows hospital capacity in Tolland County amid the coronavirus pandemic.

See Which Mansfield-Storrs Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Mansfield-Storrs area.

UConn Women's Basketball Team Impacted By Coronavirus

The UConn women's basketball program has temporarily suspended team activities after a member of the program tested positive for COVID-19.

UConn Storrs Campus Has More Than 2 Dozen New Coronavirus Cases

UConn reports that there are 31 new COVID-19 cases at its Storrs campus, 24 of which are in off-campus students.

UConn Residence Hall In Quarantine After New Coronavirus Cases

The cumulative figure of confirmed positive residential student cases at UConn this semester is 147.

Tour de Mansfield To Be Held Remotely June 6-23

The 15th annual John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield will look and feel a little different this year, due to public safety health measures.

UConn Health First Hospital in State to Host Newborn Milk Depot

​UConn Health's John Dempsey Hospital will be the first hospital in Connecticut to serve as a milk depot.

August Charity Cycling Event Supports Critical CT Social Services

Foundation Matches Donations to Steeple Chase Bike Tour

2 Mansfield Residents Died of Overdoses in 2016

Connecticut continues to have a sharp rise in heroin and other opioid-related deaths. A review tracks 2016 cases in the state.

Mansfield/Storrs Overdose Deaths for First Half of 2016: UPDATE

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

Mix Some Whole Grains with Local Fruits and Veggies

UConn Extension's Diane Wright Hirsch offers tips and advice on incorporating whole grains with your local foods.

1 Mansfield Resident Died of Overdose Deaths 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.

Listeria and Fresh Produce

Learn more about food safety with fresh produce from Diane Wright Hirsch, UConn Extension's Food Safety Educator.

Mansfield Residents Encouraged to Donate Blood During Liver Awareness Month

Find out where you can give blood near Mansfield for patients undergoing liver and other types of transplants during Liver Awareness Month.

Connecticut is the 11th Best State to Have a Baby In: Study

Americans pay the most expensive birthing costs in the world.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Connecticut and 24 Other States

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention may be awaiting them.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Connecticut and 24 Other States

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention may be awaiting them.

Connecticut's Top Hospitals: Who Made The List?

U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings Tuesday.

Lyme Disease Is Growing, Spreading To New Areas: CDC Study

According to the CDC, Mansfield had 43 cases of Lyme disease in 2014 with 34 of them confirmed and 9 probable cases.

Connecticut Residents Drink the 4th Most Alcohol in Nation: Report

The report examined drinking patterns in the summer months for all 50 states, and even highlights which days people drink the most.

E. Coli Concerns Prompt Massive Bottled Water Recall

Acadia (Stop & Shop), Big Y, ShopRite, 7-11 and several other bottled brands have been recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination.

The Unhealthiest Meals at Chain Restaurants

These belt-busting meals contain the highest calorie count at chain restaurants in the Mansfield-Storrs area and beyond.

Heroin Killing Connecticut Residents At An Alarming Rate

Hundreds died from opiate overdose deaths in 2014, and this in-depth review tracks the cases in the state and in your local communities.

Eastern Highlands Health District Receives Grant To Combat Chronic Diseases

The $100K grant will be used by the health district's Community Health Action Response Team.

The Haitian Humanitarian Network Of Mansfield

CT Walks For Haiti’s Sixth annual Walkathon and Festival

See RED on Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day (and all year!) think of red fruits and vegetables as health-promoting.

The Truth About Freezing and Thawing

With constant weather changes, what do you do if you lose power? UConn Extension's Diane Wright Hirsch offers food safety advice.

Connecticut Saves Week 2015

Join UConn Extension for Connecticut Saves Week! Workshops are planned throughout the state. Set a goal. Make a plan. Save automatically.

Old Man Winter Giving You the Blues? Don't Be S.A.D.

Are you feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs during winter from lack of sun.