Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Crisco's advocacy for people living with MS recognized at Hartford ceremony

State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, was recognized Tuesday by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for his advocacy in the state legislature for people living with MS. / Submitted photo

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. was recognized Tuesday as a "2015 Connecticut Legislative Champion" during a ceremony in the State Capitol.

“Your outstanding commitment to advocacy that provides access to medications and health care for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and other chronic illnesses is helping make a difference in the lives of many,” National Multiple Sclerosis Society Connecticut Chapter President Lisa Gerrol said. 
“We are delighted to have this opportunity to express our gratitude and recognize your outstanding advocacy and service.”

Crisco said, “I try to use my positions on the insurance and public health committees to advocate for and serve the needs of all Connecticut residents, including those with MS, who have some very specific needs and goals to maintain and improve their quality of life. 
“I have a wonderful partner in the MS Society of Connecticut, which has the policy and research expertise that helps me make good public policy decisions," he said. "I am thankful for this recognition today and look forward to working with the MS Society and other advocates for many years to come.”

The MS Society has generally advocated for funding for respite care programs, Medicaid expansion, transparency in healthcare costs, an adequate network of medical doctors, and home modification tax credits. 
This year, the MS Society is also advocating for “aging in place” programs which can assist people with MS and others in obtaining support to increase accessibility to their homes. 


This is a press release from Crisco's office.

Conroy participates in community forum on drug abuse at Griffin Hospital in Derby

State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, speaks Tuesday at a community forum about opioid, heroin, and prescription drug abuse at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Health officials have said the abuse of opioids has reached epidemic levels. Conroy said 720 Connecticut residents died of drug overdoses in 2015, up from 86 overdoses just three years earlier.


Stay tuned for a story about the forum in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Seymour Pink to host 2nd annual shopping event


Supporting this nonprofit helps many residents of our community who are fighting breast cancer.

The shop is at 3 Franklin St., Seymour.

Like puzzles? Register to compete in Puzzlemania! at Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - Sign up now to enter the 500-piece jigsaw puzzle competition at the Ansonia Library, 53 South Cliff St., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2.
Photo from Library website

Call 203-734-6275 to reserve your space by March 31. 
The competition will be composed of a maximum of seven teams of four.

Check in is at 10:30 a.m.April 2 at the library front desk.

Light refreshments will be provided.  
Get ready for a fun time as you race to the finish line!


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Community invited to Shelton Farmers Market

Sharing from the market's Facebook page:
"The Shelton Farmers’ Market Association invites the community to the monthly “First Saturdays” winter farmers market on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Shelton Farmers Market building, located at 100 Canal St. in Shelton. This market will offer the community an opportunity to share in the abundance of local agricultural products still available in the winter while talking to the farmers who grow your food."

Click here to visit the website.

PKD Challenge for March: Day 29 ~ Go caffeine free

March 29Caffeine free

Caffeine may promote cyst growth in patients with PKD.

Challenge yourself to go caffeine-free today.