Tuesday, October 2, 2018

'Turnback Tuesday' features Wood family's gift of public library to Derby


'Turnback Tuesday' features a woman who had a huge impact on the City of Derby, Mrs. Alice (Grout) Wood. 
Alice and her husband loved Derby and wanted to make a lasting contribution. In 1901, they announced their gift of a public library to the City of Derby along with a gift of $5,000 for books. 
The Library - dedicated Dec. 27, 1902 - still has some of these original books in its collection.


Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Newsletter highlights Ansonia Harvest Festival


Dear readers,

I'm happy to report that the Ansonia Harvest Festival has been deemed a great success! 
Read all about it in our latest Valley Voice newsletter.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold 6-week nursing assistant program


Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 5./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering an evening session of its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 5 to help individuals start a fulfilling career in health care.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 

The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation. The CNA clinical experience will be at Griffin Hospital and a long-term care facility from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for 40 hours. 
After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.


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 training, education, and certification for Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Technician healthcare careers. 
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.