Healthy & Wise - September 2022

When people hear the words “lung cancer,” the world seems to stop. Fear grips their psyche, as they believe the diagnosis to be an instant death sentence. That is a myth that physicians at Bridgeport Hospital and the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Trumbull are prepared to bust wide open. Find out how lung cancer screening and the hospital’s Thoracic Oncology Program can help.

Kids tend to stay up later and sleep in during their summer break, as schedules are typically more relaxed than during the school year. But does the later morning wake-up call spell trouble for kids once the back-to-school alarm clock rings? Learn about healthy sleep habits and find out how our pediatric sleep medicine specialists can help your child get a good night’s sleep.