Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Buy local at Seymour Farmer's Market
I had to take a photo of 'Patty' Pan Squash, even if my name, Patti, is spelled with a 'y.'
I've never tasted it, nor would I know how to prepare it. Some day I'll give it a try.
The market, featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables and bakery goods, is open from noon-6 p.m. every Tuesday through October at the corner of Pine and Broad streets.
O'Brien grad from Ansonia wins scholarship to Griffin Hospital phlebotomy program
DERBY – The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers recently awarded a full scholarship for its phlebotomy program to Pilar Rodriguez of Ansonia.
Rodriguez graduated Emmett O’Brien Technical High School in Ansonia in June and is a Certified Nursing Assistant through the school’s Health Services Department.
She plans to enroll in the School of Allied Health Careers 13-week phlebotomy program this fall.
After she is certified in phlebotomy, she will be able to pursue a career as a Patient Care Technician or Multi-Skilled Technician.
“My future goal is to further my education in the medical field and this scholarship will help me accomplish that goal,” Rodriguez said.
This is the first scholarship awarded by the School of Allied Health Careers and the school plans to make it an annual award for an Emmett O’Brien graduate looking to pursue a career in the medical field, especially in a hospital setting. Rodriguez was selected for the scholarship by Emmett O’Brien representatives based on her grades and positive attitude.
In addition to the scholarship, the School of Allied Health Careers also partners with Emmett O’Brien through a job shadowing program and CPR instruction.
“We’re proud to support Pilar in reaching for her dreams,” said School of Allied Health Careers Manager and Course Instructor Tracy Huneke.
“She is a focused and dedicated young woman that we hope to have working at Griffin Hospital. This scholarship and our school in general aims to assist members of the Griffin Hospital community to fulfilling, life-long careers in health care.”
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission.
Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. Fall semester starts Sept. 13.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.
About The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building at 300 Seymour Ave.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
*Congratulations go to Pilar Rodriguez and I wish her all the best in achieving her career goals.