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Wreaths Across America honors veterans of all ages and backgrounds with annual wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 2,500 locations throughout the United States, abroad, and at sea. Morrill…

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Dr. Steven Raheb was the owner and resident obstetrics and gynecology physician at The Women's Health Center of Putnam in Connecticut. Presently, Dr. Raheb is an Adjunct Professor of biology at Quinebaug Valley Community College. He is an active volunteer in community activities and is a Rotary International American Legion Coach. Dr. Steven Raheb enjoys leisure activities like hand-throwing pottery and glass blowing.

Glass Blowing is a glass forming technique where a mass of molten glass is inflated to a bubble and shaped into a vessel with a blowpipe. Glass blowing requires a high-temperature furnace to enable the artisan to form glass into art pieces or glassware. Due to the extreme temperatures and the glass particles, glass blowers must take proper measures to protect themselves from heat, respiratory hazards, burns and cuts.

Glass blowers should invest in top-notch glass blowing equipment as cheaper ones are more likely to fail, become damaged with time and be dangerous to the user. They also need padded gloves for their hands and goggles to protect their eyes. Plus, using a respirator will reduce the fumes and toxic gas they inhale. Glass blowers should get comfortable and well-adjusted chairs and tables that suit their heights to reduce physical strain and improve blood circulation.

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Dr. Steven Raheb was the owner and resident obstetrics and gynecology physician at The Women's Health Center of Putnam in Connecticut. Presently, Dr. Raheb is an Adjunct Professor of biology at...

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Dr. Steven Raheb is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist who served as the president of The Women's Health Center of Putnam in Connecticut. He now works as an adjunct professor at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Outside of work, Dr. Steven Raheb donates to charitable causes, including Wreaths Across America (WAA).

The Wreaths Across America program has left an indelible mark on Connecticut, honoring veterans. The significance of this program is reflected in the sea of plush greenery and vibrant red ribbons that now adorn many cemeteries in the state. These displays embody the unity of community members who have come together to show gratitude and respect for those who served the country. It's a visual representation of appreciation and remembrance, echoing the program's aim to honor and remember the sacrifices made by veterans.

Across the state, the impact of Wreaths Across America is felt in various cemeteries and burial sites, including Avon, Hartford, Rockville, Vernon, and Windsor, along with its own on-site Mount Laurel Crematory. This network of commemorative sites demonstrates the deep-rooted commitment to ensuring veterans' legacies are not forgotten.

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Wreaths Across America Leaves Footprints in Connecticut

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Wreaths Across America Leaves Footprints in Connecticut

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Steven Raheb, MD spent several years practicing obstetrics before teaching health and biology at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Outside of his extensive career in medicine, Dr. Steven Raheb is also a member of Rotary International, an organization comprised of 35,000 plus clubs devoted to helping people in various areas, including saving mothers and children

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In Mongolia, for example, a project taken on by Rotary International has translated into changing Steven Raheb, MD spent several years practicing obstetrics before teaching health and biology at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Outside of his extensive career in medicine, Dr. Steven Raheb is also a member of Rotary International, an organization comprised of 35,000 plus clubs devoted to helping people in various areas, including saving mothers and children.

childbirth practices in the region. The project started after Julie Dockrill was asked to use her 20 years of experience as a midwife and childbirth educator to help women improve childbirth practices.

Ms. Dockrill was approached after fellow member Gary Dennison, set out on a project to provide the region a way to source cleaner water and discovered that childbirth practices needed improvement. From this discovery, a four-phase plan that includes Ms. Dockrill was established.

While infant mortality rates in Mongolia were falling, the rate was still surprising. Many of the issues contributing to infant mortality (respiratory distress, congenital defects, and asphyxia) stemmed from poor prenatal care. Topics covered in the first session included breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise, smoking, and contraception.

In 2015, the project's second phase involved another midwife, Amarjargal Luvsandagva, shadowing Ms. Dockrill. During the visit to a New Zealand hospital, Ms. Luvsandagva learned pre-and post-natal practices and participated in training and seminars around the world and then sharing her knowledge with others.

The project's third phase involved returning to the region with updated materials and training an additional 300 healthcare workers. This training occurred over three days where obstetricians and physicians in other fields were given childbirth education and a one-day emergency skills clinic. Finally, the fourth phase taught these same skills to healthcare workers in hard-to-reach and rural areas.

The project was a success in that it contributed to the government's success in reducing infant mortality to 15 in 1,000 births. The latest figures reveal that this number is closer to 13.5 in 1,000 births.

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In Mongolia, for example, a project taken on by Rotary International has translated into changing Steven Raheb, MD spent several years practicing obstetrics before teaching health and biology at Quinebaug Valley Community College.

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A former OB/GYN physician in Connecticut, Dr. Steven Raheb retired from clinical work and now serves as an adjunct professor at the Quinebaug Valley Community College. In his free time, Dr. Steven Raheb maintains a passion for the arts and enjoys glass blowing.

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A former OB/GYN physician in Connecticut, Dr. Steven Raheb retired from clinical work and now serves as an adjunct professor at the Quinebaug Valley Community College. In his free time, Dr. Steven Raheb maintains a passion for the arts and enjoys glass blowing.

Dating back to the first century BC, glassblowing is divided into two major categories: free-blowing and mold-blowing. Of the two, free-blowing was the first technique used in glassblowing since the forming technique was first introduced. It involves delivering short puffs of air into the gather or the molten portion of the glass. This gather is spooled at one end of the blowpipe and is worked into the desired shape by the artist carefully rotating the blowpipe and incorporating air into the glass.

Meanwhile, mold-blowing was a technique that was developed some time after free-blowing. Similar to free-blowing, this method involves handling a gather at the end of the blowpipe. However, the artist does not shape and twist the gather using air. Instead, they place the molten blob into a mold and blow on the glass until it fills the mold. Once dry, separating mold panels or lifting them away frees the glass piece. This method of glassblowing is most commonly seen with tableware and other functional glass pieces to ensure uniformity.

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A former OB/GYN physician in Connecticut, Dr. Steven Raheb retired from clinical work and now serves as an adjunct professor at the Quinebaug Valley Community College. In his free time, Dr. Steven Raheb maintains a passion for the arts and enjoys glass blowing.