Bridgeport News: Fall From A Parking Garage

#Bridgeport CT--At 8:50 this morning the Fire Department responded to a report of a person that fell from elevation off of the parking garage on Fairfield Avenue.  First arriving firefighters met with PD (already on scene) who located the patient in an adjacent dumpster.  FFs began working the patient who was unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse.  Rapid removal from the dumpster was performed by FD on a backboard, utilizing the side door of the dumpster.  Medics continued patient care with the assistance of two FFs that continued working the patient to St. V’s hospital. No Further Information at this time along with the condition of the party.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Director of Public Health and Social Services

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced the appointment of Lisa Morrissey as the new Director of Health and Social Services for the City of Bridgeport. Ms. Lisa Morrissey brings extensive knowledge to the role and most recently served as Health Director for the City of Danbury for three years. Mayor Ganim stated, “Lisa Morrissey came through a rigorous process. She has the experience in public service and extensive background in the area of health. Before her appointment, she played an integral role in securing COVID-19 testing for our City and her volunteer work through the pandemic has already greatly benefited our residents.” Ms. Morrissey received a Master’s in Public Health from New York Medical College and most recently served as…

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Insurance Covered Covid Testing

The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has placed families in financial hardship. Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais reminds insureds that all out-of-pocket cost for testing of COVID-19 has been removed for all fully insured and self-funded plans.* UPDATE: Treatment for COVID-19 is covered under all fully insured plans, including high deductible plans, and also covered under most self-funded employer-sponsored plans. Members in an employer-sponsored plan should verify with the carrier or employer specifics of their coverage for COVID-19 treatment. “Our insurance industry here in Connecticut has answered the call and protected those most affected by our current crisis by waiving out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 testing and treatment for all fully insured plans,” said Commissioner Mais. “Thanks to recent changes in federal law, employer-based plan sponsors are required to…

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2020-05-24@5:22pm #Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters extinguished a fire in a multi-family building on the 3rd floor in 200 block of Pulaski Street.  Everyone made it out safely.  The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.  Firefighters had to call the police for people tyring to reenter the building.      

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