Crisco recognized for health care commitment

Pictured with state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco receiving his award are Donna Caridi of Derby, left, a 22-year survivor of breast cancer, and Christine Cooper, director of radiology, cardiology, and neurology services at Griffin Hospital in Derby./Contributed photo

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, who is Senate Chairman of the Insurance Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Public Health Committee, has been recognized by the Radiological Society of Connecticut for his  “outstanding commitment to quality health care and patient access” for his work on legislation expanding access to various medical imaging tests,  particularly breast mammography, which helps identify breast cancer at an early stage. 

“Senator Crisco has been a leading advocate of ensuring that women receive access to the very best breast cancer tests possible. We are delighted to honor him with our legislative award,” said Linda Kowalski, executive director of the Radiological Society of Connecticut. 

“I’m honored to have the trust of Connecticut’s radiologists, who do such great work in keeping the people of Connecticut healthy and who I consider to be valuable partners in our quest to improve the lives of thousands of Connecticut residents through regular and low-cost medical imaging,” Crisco said.

The Radiological Society of Connecticut is a professional association of over 520 practicing radiologists in the state as well as retired professionals and resident members.  Members are medical doctors who practice the specialty of interpreting imaging studies for patients.  
The Society supports legislation that will enhance patients’ ability to get the imaging tests they need, particularly mammography, which is integral to identifying breast cancer at an early stage. 


This is a press release from Crisco's office.