May 18 is National Speech Pathologist Day, an observance that celebrates professionals who specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. Anne Davis, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech pathologist at Wheeler’s Northwest Village School, shares perspectives on why her work is a critical part of a transdisciplinary approach to student learning and care.

Yesterday, Wheeler’s Hartford community health center provided a welcoming setting for Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell’s announcement of a partnership with the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut to support the first-in-the-nation CT Baby Bonds program.

Citing the sometimes-difficult financial balance for parents in frontline health care and teaching careers, an anonymous donor is supporting childcare and summer camp costs for Wheeler Health employees.

National Prevention Week (NPW) 2024, reflecting the theme “A Celebration of Possibility,” happens May 12 – 18, 2024. Connecticut will mark this observance in a number of ways, including a special event at the Connecticut Science Center on May 18, from 11 am to 3 pm.

This month, as part of National Foster Care Month, Brooklyn Baking Company, 464 Reidville Drive, Waterbury, is selling a special version of its well-loved donut decorated in blue to mark the observance.