6th Annual Litchfield Hills Bike Tour
To Be Held Sunday, August 2nd

The northwest corner’s annual “Tour of the Litchfield Hills” Cycling Tour will celebrate its sixth anniversary by returning to Torrington’s Coe Park on Sunday, August 2nd to benefit The Center for Cancer Care Fund, Inc. Last year the event raised a record high $100,000 for the locally based fund which provides support for cancer patients residing or receiving treatment in Northwest Connecticut.

The Center For Cancer Care Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to people battling cancer, and gives assistance for unexpected emergencies for cancer patients for which there are no immediate resources. For example, funds may be allocated for food, transportation, utility bills and medications that are not covered by insurance.

“This is an important event for those of us who live and work in this area. Our friends and family members directly benefit from the proceeds. We are pleased that we have been able to support residents in need for the past five years and look forward to another successful event.” says Marty Mancuso, co-chair of the Tour Planning Committee made up of volunteers who live and work in this area.

This cycling charity ride consists of 12, 30, 50, 75, and 100-mile routes. There are also 2.4, 4.2 and 8 mile walking routes for non-cyclists who wish to participate. All routes begin and end at Coe Park in downtown Torrington and the day concludes with a picnic for participants at the park. All cycling routes follow paved, lightly traveled roads throughout picturesque Litchfield County that are fully supported with rest stops and on-the-road support vehicles. Last year, the Tour raised $100,000 with nearly 1200 participants.

Tour of Litchfield Hills Schedule:
6:00 AM – Registration Opens
7:00 AM – 100 mile start
8:00 AM - 50 and 75 bike mile start
9:00 AM - 30-mile bike start
10:00 AM - 12-mile bike start
10:15 AM – All walking routes begin
12:00 PM - Post ride/walk picnic begins

There is a registration fee of $35 per adult, $15 for children under 12, and $50 for a family of five or less. The registration fee is waived for any individual raising $100 or more. The event will be held rain or shine; registration fees and donations are non-refundable. Team registration packets are available for those who wish to join as a team. All participants will receive a T-shirt specifically designed for the Tour. Additionally, limited edition Tour of Litchfield Hills cycling jerseys and socks will be available for purchase. All cyclists are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet for the Tour.

The Tour of Litchfield Hills is presented by Torrington Honda and is supported by founding sponsor, Northwest Community Bank and diamond sponsors: Campion Ambulance Service, Inc., Hatfield Jewelers, and RJB Contracting, Inc.

To obtain more information, maps, and an on-line registration form, or visit www.tourofthelitchfieldhills.com or contact event co-chairs Marty Mancuso (860-496-6488) or Dr. Matt Pagano (860-379-3372).

Participants may also register online at www.BikeReg.com.

Registration brochures including donation forms are available at The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and The Center For Cancer Care, at 200 Kennedy Drive in Torrington.

The Center for Cancer Care offers comprehensive cancer care services including radiation therapy, medical oncology and chemotherapy, massage, and art therapy. The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 109-bed, general acute care non-profit hospital located in Torrington, CT, serving thirteen towns and 100,000 persons.

Free Mammogram Day Planned For Qualified Women

Have you been putting off getting a mammogram because you have no insurance or a high deductible? The Hungerford Breast Health Center is sponsoring a free mammogram day on Wednesday, May 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hungerford Mammography Center, 220 Kennedy Drive in Torrington. Please call 860-496-6513 to see if you qualify and to schedule an appointment time. Pre-registration is required.

The Hungerford Breast Health Center is also pleased to offer free clinical breast exams performed by a certified Clinical Breast Exam Nurse Specialist. Call 860-496-6819 to schedule an exam appointment. Both screenings are sponsored by The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and in part through a grant from The Susan G. Komen For the Cure Connecticut Affiliate.

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital utilizes cutting edge technology with its use of Digital Mammography Services at the Hungerford Mammography Center and Hungerford Emergency and Medical Care in Winsted. Digital Mammography is similar to standard mammography, but converts the image of the breast into a digital picture. Physicians are able to view the picture on a computer monitor and are able to alter its size, brightness, and color. Those who are likely to benefit the most from the new technology are pre-menopausal women ages 40 to 50 and those with dense breasts.

Located at 220 Kennedy Drive on the ground level of the Hungerford Diagnostic Center, the Hungerford Mammography Center offers full mammography and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Services by appointment in a natural environment designed for easy access and privacy for women. Mammography services are also available at Hungerford Emergency and Emergency Care at 115 Spencer Street, Winsted.

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 109-bed, general acute care hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.

CHH Orthopedist Presents Free Talk
Hand Injuries & Hand Conditions:
A Guide To Prevention & Treatment

From dog bites, to handling knives, to operating the lawnmower, join Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Orthopedist Ashok Dubey, MD, to learn ways to prevent common and easily avoidable injuries to your hands. Dr. Dubey will present a talk entitled “Hand Injuries and Hand Conditions: A Guide To Prevention and Treatment” on Tuesday, May 25th at 6 PM at The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Memorial Conference Hall, 540 Litchfiled Street, Torrington.

The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments available. Members of the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions. Seating for this seminar is limited. Please pre-register at 860-496-6479 by May 23, 2010.

Dr. Dubey will cover various topics including the prevention and treatment of animal bites to the hand, and handling power tool such as electric saws, snow blowers, and meat slicers. He will also review the diagnosis and treatment of common hand conditions and when a sprain IS NOT really a sprain and when to see a hand specialist.

Dr. Dubey is an orthopaedic surgeon and a hand specialist, concentrating on treating injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist and forearm. He graduated with honors from Columbia University and earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and a fellowship in hand surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has extensive research experience. He is board certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dubey’s office is located at 538 Litchfield St., Suite 201. For more information, or an appointment, call 860-489-7017.

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 109 bed, general acute care hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, serving a thirteen-town primary service area comprised of approximately 100,000 persons. The Hospital also serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County, situated in Northwest Connecticut.