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Backus Hospital offers program on psoriasis, arthritis

March 11, 2015 12:00 am • Last Updated: March 11, 2015 6:24 am

Norwich — The William W. Backus Hospital will host a free community education program called “Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis” from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Backus Outpatient Care Center, 111 Salem Turnpike (Route 82).

The presenter will be Dr. Sandeep Varma from the Backus Arthritis Center, rheumatology department.

Pre-registration is required. Call (860) 892-6900 to register.

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