Griffin Health in Derby honors nurse with The Daisy Award

Nicole Carvalho

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Nicole Carvalho, RN, of Bethany, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. 

Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.

Carvalho, a nurse in The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, was nominated by a patient for her unwavering support and kindness.

“The birth of my son was a long, and tiring, but rewarding experience,” the nomination for Carvalho stated. “Nicole explained to me how to push effectively and really encouraged me! After the delivery, she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and heard throughout my hospital stay. Nicole had the perfect mix of giving advice and listening to what I wanted. I am very thankful for her!”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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Harcourt Wood

Turnback Tuesday wishes a Happy Birthday to our Library’s namesake, Harcourt Wood.

Holton Harcourt Wood was born June 19, 1885 to Col. H. Holton and Alice Grout Wood.

Due to an illness, Harcourt passed away at the young age of 11. The Woods, grieving the loss of their young son, graciously decided to donate a Library to the City of Derby in their son's honor.

The Library was dedicated Dec. 27, 1902 and opened to the public on Feb. 13, 1903.

Please join the Library this Saturday, June 22, for the kickoff celebration of our Summer Reading program, and enjoy a cupcake in celebration of Harcourt’s birthday.

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

 

Klarides-Ditria cautions pet owners about hot asphalt

 

With hot temperatures forecast for the week, the governor announced he is activating Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol on Tuesday, June 18 through 12 p.m. Sunday, June 23. He reminded residents that cooling centers are being opened statewide and you can locate the nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1 or viewing the list at 211ct.org. It’s important to be prepared for hot temperatures, and that includes making sure your pets are safe, too.  The American Red Cross has the following tips on keeping pets safe, but essentially treat your pets the same as you treat yourself: Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open. Limit exercise on hot days. Exercise in the early morning or evening hours. Walk your pet in the grass if possible, to avoid hot surfaces burning their paws. If your pet is outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water. Water safety is important for your furry friends. Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool—they aren’t all good swimmers Watch your pets at a backyard barbecue. Keep them away from the grill and know that some food can be poisonous to them. Avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with artificial sweeteners. Heat stroke is a common problem for pets in the warmer weather. Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are especially prone to heat stroke, along with overweight pets, those with extremely thick fur coat or any pet with upper respiratory problems. Open windows or doors are a temptation for pets to try to get outside. Keep all doors and unscreened windows closed, and make sure screens are tightly secured Some plants in your garden can be hazardous to animals. Visit the Animal Poison Control Center to find out which plants and flowers are poisonous to animals.

Sincerely,