Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Nurse at Griffin Hospital in Derby honored with prestigious DAISY Award
DAISY Award recipient Elizabeth Walker, RN
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.
Walker, a nurse for Griffin Hospital inpatient units, was nominated by a patient’s family member for her continual compassion and support.
“Beth is so patient and helped explain my mom’s treatment plan at a time when we were scared. She was able to answer all our questions and put us at ease,” the nomination for Walker stated. “I could see her peers love and respect Beth and look to her for direction. Her compassion for my mom and her family, her willingness to answer our questions, put us at ease and getting to know her has made this difficult time in our lives a bit easier. She is another ‘Angel on Earth.’”
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 Health.
Morbid Curiosity Book Club to meet Thursday at Derby Neck Library
DERBY - The Morbid Curiosity Book Club will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Derby Neck Library.
September's book will be The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.Copies are available on the table near the Community Room door.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's website.
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights construction of Derby Parking Garage
Turnback Tuesday looks back at construction of the Derby Parking Garage. It is located on the block of Elizabeth and Olivia Streets with the entrance on Thompson Place.
The groundbreaking ceremony was in July 1975 after the old buildings were removed. The contract was awarded to P. Francini Co. with the low bid of $1.45 million. It took just over a year to construct the three-story building with enough spaces for 301 vehicles.
According to the Evening Sentinel the final cost was $1,499.890. The ribbon cutting was held on October 21, 1976 with Mayor Edward Cecarelli, former mayor Eugene Micci, Aldermanic President Eugene Skowronski and Chair of the Parking Authority Salvatore Aconfora. Parking was free to the public for the first two weeks.
The first picture was taken standing on Olivia Street and the second was taken from Thompson. The images were a recent donation from the Farley/Guluzzy family.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library to offer take and make craft
Take and Makes |
Beginning October 7 Grab a take-and-make kit to assemble at home. This kit includes materials to make a paper plate monster face. Available for pickup outside the Children's Room, while supplies last. |
The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.
This is shared from The Children's Room October newsletter.
TEAM, Inc. in Derby marks Diaper Need Awareness Week, seeks donations
Want to help? Bring diaper donations to our office at 30 Elizabeth St., Derby. Sizes 4, 5, 6 and 4t/5t pull ups (and wipes) are needed most.
Or, donate monetarily at the link below selecting "Diaper Bank" from the dropdown. https://givebutter.com/TEAMDonate
This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.
CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby today
DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot today from 2:15-3 p.m.
The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.
No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that will be Oct 8.
This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.
Derby Elks Lodge slates fall Craft & Sip event
Please sign up and pay ahead of time by Sept. 26 - WE CAN’T ACCEPT WALK INS.
Only $25! Comes with a drink and snacks too! Sign up at the Derby Elks Lodge,73 Elizabeth St., from 4-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday or email Sheila @ 571sec@gmail.com.
Bring your friends! A great way to have fun!
Shared from the Derby Elks Lodge Facebook page.
