Monday, March 13, 2023

Huntington Branch Library to host 2nd annual Peep Diorama Contest



SHELTON - It is time for the 2nd Annual Huntington Branch Library Peep Diorama Contest!
Families can pick up a diorama box and 9 peeps from the Huntington Branch Library anytime this week (3/13 to 3/18, while supplies last), decorate them, and turn them back in by March 24.

Library visitors can then vote for their favorite diorama between 3/25 and 4/1, and the winning diorama will be announced April 3!
The Library is at 41 Church St.
The creators of the winning Peep Diorama will receive a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble!


This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia postpones senior luncheon to Wednesday


Due to the inclement weather, our monthly Food for the Soul senior luncheon has been rescheduled from tomorrow to Wednesday, March 15.

Doors will still open at 11 a.m. so we hope you all can still join us for a wonderful afternoon! Stay safe!


This is shared from the Holy Rosary Church Facebook page.


Derby Police Department accepting applications for officers



DERBY - The Derby Police Department is hiring Certified Police Officers with a tentative June 2023 hire date!!
The City of Derby is accepting applications for certified police officers. Applications are available online at www.policeapp.com.
Please visit www.policeapp.com for details and required qualifications.


This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.


The Kerry Boys to perform Irish music Saturday at Derby Neck Library


There is no registration required, but seating will fill up quickly. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Derby Neck Library. 



Griffin Hospital in Derby recognized as “World’s Best” for 5th consecutive year


DERBY – Griffin Hospital was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals for the fifth consecutive year

The recognition highlights its commitment to providing standard-setting, high-quality, patient-centered care, and to improving the health and well-being of those it serves.

 

The World’s Best Hospitals recognition is based on responses to an online survey sent to more than 80,000 medical experts in 28 countries, as well as recommendations from medical experts, hospital performance data and patient satisfaction scores. 

Griffin was one of just five Connecticut hospitals to receive the 2023 World’s Best recognition.

“Being named a World’s Best Hospital for the fifth consecutive year is a tribute to Griffin’s dedication to delivering on our Planetree person-centered care promise and exceeding patient expectations for service, quality, and safety,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Our extraordinary caregivers have shown an inspiring commitment to putting compassion into action with an extraordinary level of skill, professionalism, enthusiasm, and kindness. Griffin is a perennial World’s Best Hospital because of each of them.”


Griffin has a history of distinguishing itself among healthcare organizations by relying on its core philosophy of kindness, caring and respect as defined by the internationally recognized Planetree patient-centered model. Griffin’s commitment to this care philosophy enables it to care for patients’ medical needs, while continuing to meet their wide-ranging human needs for understanding, compassion, human interaction, and emotional support and companionship.

Griffin is the flagship hospital of Planetree International, a consumer healthcare organization that assists hospitals and medical institutions around the world to improve healthcare outcomes through a person-centered approach to care. 


In addition to Griffin, 41 Planetree hospitals in nine countries were among those named to the 2023 Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals List. 

Each of these top hospitals has implemented the Planetree model which prioritizes the active participation of patients and families with an emphasis on compassion, transparency, equity and community partnerships.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



Seymour football team congratulated on NVL weightlifting competition win


Congratulations go to the Seymour football team on winning the NVL Weightlifting Competition Sunday.


This is shared from the Office of the First Selectwoman of Seymour Facebook page.

Save the date: Seymour Historical Society to hold Humphreysville Summer Market


SEYMOUR - The Seymour Historical Society will hold its second annual Humphreysville Market from noon-4 p.m. June 25.

The event will be held on the grounds of the historical society at 59 West St. 
It will feature a Handcrafted Artisan Market and unique vendors.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.