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CT teenager's 'Medi Teddy' invention makes IV medication just a little less scary FacebookTwitterEmail Ella Casano, 13, of Fairfield, created the Medi Teddy to cover IV bags for children who have to undergo treatment that involves regular IV infusions.Courtesy of Laura Barr photography FAIRFIELD — When Ella Casano was 7, she was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare autoimmune disorder that results in a low count of platelets, which help in blood clotting. That meant, if she got hurt, her blood wouldn’t clot properly. “It wasn’t safe for me to do things like play ...

City of Gainesville offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites The City of Gainesville is now offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites through its WeGo vanpool service, as opposed to the usual fee of $3. Beginning today through March 31, WeGo will transport customers to vaccination sites within the city limits of Gainesville, including Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the Hall County Health Department, Longstreet Clinic, MedLink Georgia, Kroger, Riverside Pharmacy, Lawrence Pharmacy and McElveen’s Pharmacy. WeGo utilizes a fleet of 10-12 passenger vans to transport travelers an...