Thursday, November 21, 2019

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers training for CNA positions, more

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The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its winter semester with the Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Jan. 13 and its Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs starting Jan. 15.

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, is accepting applications for the winter semester of Certified Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Technician programs.
The accelerated CNA program starts Jan. 13, the PCT and Phlebotomy programs begin Jan. 15.
The accelerated 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 program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.
The 17-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Phlebotomy classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. 
The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.
The 14-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. 
The course tuition includes a 32-40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.
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. 
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the 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 Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


First Saturday in Seymour to feature tree lighting, Santa's visit, carolers


Come experience Christmas in Seymour!
Watch our tree lighting, greet Santa when he arrives on the train, listen to carolers and shop local!
Our eclectic shops will be staying open late and serving up refreshments and deals!
End the night with a showing of It's A Wonderful Life at The Strand Theater.

Shops At Seymour - Seymour, Ct. (Bank Street & First Street)
This is a free event!


*Shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Police report man found safe

UPDATE: "Brandon Maloney the missing endangered person has been located and is safe," Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch reported Thursday morning. 
Brandon Maloney
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate the following person who made statements of self harm to his family members.  
Brandon Maloney, age 30, is a black male, 6’3” tall, 260 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, with a mustache and beard. 
Brandon was last seen in the area of Murray Street and Day Street in Ansonia wearing a red sweatshirt and blue jeans. 
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885.

*Press release received from APD at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday.

Recuperation journey: November sunset

View from the backyard on Wednesday afternoon. 



7th annual 'Cookie Walk' on tap at St. Mary's Church hall in Derby

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish

7th ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS

“COOKIE WALK”

Saturday, December 7th  -  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 (Location:  St. Mary’s Church Hall)

Sponsored by the Ladies Guild



With your help, this Cookie Walk will be another HUGE success!!!

Please consider baking and donating 3-4 dozen small, attractive,

& festive Christmas cookies using your favorite recipe. 

Sign-up sheets will be available in the main vestibules.

Drop off information: 

St. Mary’s Church Hall

212 Elizabeth St., Derby, 06418

Friday, December 6th, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.



PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!

Help to make this fundraiser another SMASHING success.

THANK YOU!!!

Direct any questions to:  Missy Walker

203-435-5324 - rmholzer@gmail.com

Baker’s tip:  Make cookies in advance, they will stay fresh by

wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and freezing.