We Must Never Forget 9/11
September 10, 2018Our nation changed 17 years ago after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks shook the foundation of the United States.
September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
September 7, 2018September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and I want to invite you to help raise awareness about this important issue.
FREE Dental Care for Veterans
September 5, 2018Aspen Dental's MouthMobile will be coming to Hartford on September 11 to provide free dental care to local veterans as part of this year's 30-stop cross-country tour.
Back-to-School Safety and International Drug Overdose Awareness Day
August 30, 2018Schools across Connecticut are welcoming students back to the classroom this week and parents, children and motorists should be extra careful on the road.
Prescription Drug Pipeline, Prices and Patients
July 25, 2018Last night at Torrington City Hall, I discussed the factors and implications of rising drug prices with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Dr. Stacy Taylor, board certified family physician at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Vicki Veltri, Chief Health Policy Advisor at the state Office of Health Strategy.
Rep. Cook and State Comptroller Discuss Rising Prescription Costs
July 25, 2018I sat down with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Dr. Stacy Taylor, board certified family physician at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Vicki Veltri, Chief Health Policy Advisor at the state Office of Health Strategy for a panel discussion at Torrington City Hall Tuesday, July 24 to discuss the implications and factors of rising prescription medication costs.
Rep. Cook Commends FuelCell Energy On New Projects During Open House Celebration
July 16, 2018I recently attended an open house celebration at FuelCell Energy this past Wednesday, July 19, 2018, to celebrate the opening of FuelCell's newly expanded manufacturing facility in Torrington and the state’s addition of several renewable energy projects from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Rep. Cook Presents Signed Proclamation to W-BAD.org Connecticut Representative During District Event
July 12, 2018I presented a proclamation signed by Gov. Dannel Malloy to Pam Pinto, Connecticut representative for World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD), a victim-organized campaign seeking to raise awareness about the dangers of prescribed benzodiazepines, following a Walk/Run for Your Life event.