Shelton High grad among 3 students honored by Center For Disability Rights

The Center for Disability Rights in West Haven presented scholarships to three recent high school graduates at the nonprofit's 27th annual meeting Monday at Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven.
Pictured from left are Marc Anthony Gallucci, executive director, CDR, Westbrook High School graduate Eddie Harlow III, West Haven High School graduate Carmelo Hernandez, Shelton High School graduate Lubna Khan, Irene Puccino, President, CDR Board of Directors, Sandra Roberts, senior advocate at CDR. 



Congratulations to the students on their achievements!

Health initiative seeks nominations of outstanding women in Valley

15th annual awards luncheon planned in October
DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative is seeking nominations of “outstanding women” from Lower Naugatuck Valley who have made positive contributions to the community.

Award winners will be recognized Oct. 1 at the 15th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley luncheon and fundraiser.

Nominees should exemplify the multi-dimensional role women play in today's society as demonstrated by the contributions they have made to positively affect their community. 
Nominees must live or work in one of the following towns: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.

Individuals, business leaders, and organizations alike are invited to submit nominations.

A nomination can be submitted online at griffinhealth.org/WMADIV or a nomination form may be requested by calling 203-732-7266 or 203-732-7584.

Nominations should be submitted by July 17. 

Selected honorees will attend the Women Making a Difference in the Valley Luncheon as guests of the Valley Women's Health Initiative. Tickets for the luncheon will go on sale in August.

Proceeds from the luncheon will be earmarked for the Valley Breast Care Fund, established in 2001 to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer.

About The Valley Women’s Health Initiative

The Valley Women's Health Initiative is a coalition of health agencies, community leaders, and volunteers from the Valley community working toward the common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues including breast cancer awareness and heart disease.

To join or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/VWHI.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital to host talk about hypnosis

Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation July 21 on how hypnosis can help individuals handle stress. / Contributed photo
DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational presentation on hypnosis at 6:30 p.m. July 21.

Ryan Mazurkivich, of Empowering the Mind Hypnosis, will present “Hypnosis for Stress Relief,” a free discussion of how hypnosis works and how it can help decrease stress.

Relieving stress has many health benefits, including keeping individuals from turning to harmful habits to deal with their stress, including smoking, drinking, and overeating.

“Hypnosis is a healthy and effective way to dramatically reduce daily stress,” Mazurkivich said. 

“The process of being hypnotized helps to reduce a person’s stress because it teaches them how to relax and let go of built-up tension.”

In addition, hypnosis can help individuals develop new, healthy responses to stressors, he said.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Staff member at Crosby Commons in Shelton honored

Crosby Commons’ staff members, Dianne Terrace, left, and Executive Director Lori Pisani, right, are pictured with Kelly Coppola, winner of the CALA Outstanding Resident Service Award./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community at Wesley Village is the proud recipient of another Connecticut Assisted Living Association Award (CALA) for outstanding resident service. 

Crosby Receptionist Kelly Coppola was honored June 19 at CALA’s Annual Resident Service Awards held at The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook. 

Coppola, although only a member of the Crosby team for the past six months, was nominated for the patience, organization, and compassion she displayed from her very first day of work at the front desk. 

She meets every challenge with these qualities and since joining the team in December of 2014, has helped make daily routines and services more streamlined and efficient for residents and staff. 

She truly reflects the mission and values of our organization and we are delighted to have her as a member of our team. Congratulations, Kelly!

Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village Campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. and offers independent and assisted living, with a long tradition of award-winning care and service. 

For more information about the community or to schedule a tour, contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024 or visit www.crosbycommons.org. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Vendors sought for Rock the Valley in Ansonia