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🌱 Patch AM: Johnson Memorial Hospital Reaccredited As Acute Stroke Ready Hospital

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Hi Stafford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stafford hospital earns renewed recognition for rapid stroke emergency care

Also on today's calendar: The Light Within and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnson Memorial Hospital Reaccredited As Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (patch.com) — Stafford residents can take note that Johnson Memorial Hospital has been reaccredited as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital, confirming its ability to rapidly respond to stroke emergencies. The Joint Commission survey praised the hospital's leadership, community outreach, and coordination with EMS, reinforcing local access to specialized stroke care close to home.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Storrs

  • Women's Soccer: Huskies reel in first Big East win in front of record crowd (dailycampus.com)
  • A CPR kiosk is teaching UConn students how to save a life. Point is closing 'the gap in bystander CPR' (courant.com)
  • Free fun galore at Fan Fest Friday (dailycampus.com)

Ok Stafford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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