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Dr. Jim Cardon, of Hartford HealthCare, talks about the PCR test being more accurate and recommends people get that type of test.
Keith Grant, Infection Prevention Control Specialist at Hartford HealthCare, speaks about concerns about an expected rise in coronavirus cases, vaccines coming out and how to continue to protect yourself to try to avoid contracting the virus.
Mitch McClure, from Hartford HealthCare, talks about who should be getting a COVID-19 test, how to sign up for a test and where tests are being offered.
This month marked the 36th anniversary of Hartford Hospital's first successful heart transplant. Longtime WFSB employee Elijah Young was one of the early heart recipients. His daughter reflects on the years her father gained after his heart transplant. Dr. Jonathan Hammond was on the team that performed the first lifesaving operation and talks about the advancements that have been made since 1984.
Thirty-six years ago was the first heart transplant at Hartford Hospital. Dr. Jonathan Hammond, a cardiac transplant surgeon at Hartford HealthCare, speaks about advances in heart transplant surgery and patient care.
The first heart transplant at Hartford Hospital was 36 years ago. Dr. Jonathan Hammond, cardiac transplant surgeon, speaks about advances that have been made in patient care and transplant technology.
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