The University of Bridgeports Colleges of Naturopathic
and Chiropathic Medicine are offering alternative health care
to people directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
The service is being offered free, along with free medicine, through mid November. All care is overseen by licensed naturopathic
and chiropractic physicians. The deans of the schools
Dr. Peter Martin and Dr. Frank Zolli said the faculty and students
want to help the surviving victims of the terrorism, their families and significant others, as well as rescue workers, police and firefighters
and others affected by the attacks. The schools will provide the following services through
their clinics:
- Chemical detoxification for exposure to building debris
- General emotional support and stress relief
- Immune and organ support
- Acupuncture and homeopathy
- Physical medicine
- On-going wellness and chiropractic care
The services are being offered at the schools clinics
at 60 Lafayette St. in Bridgeport. The clinic hours are 2 to 6
p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Arrangements
can be made or further information obtained by calling the clinic
(203) 576-4349. Walk-in patients are also welcomed.