Derby Police Department congratulates 3 officers on promotions

Please join us in congratulating 3 members of our department on their well-deserved promotions!!!

Sgt. Frank DeAngelo has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Officer Joe Townsend and Officer Josh Cash have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Each of these officers have consistently demonstrated leadership, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving our great little city.

Their hard work and professionalism has not gone unnoticed.

Thank you to Chief Todd, Mayor DiMartino, and Police Commissioners DeGennaro, Lenart, and Gloade for administering the oaths and presenting the promotional orders.

We look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in their new roles.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to close for Juneteenth

 

Griffin Health in Derby recognizes nurse with The DAISY Award

DERBY – Griffin Health recently honored Vincent Carrera, RN, of Naugatuck, 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.

Carrera, a nurse for Griffin Hospital’s Critical Care Unit, was nominated by a fellow caregiver member for his exceptional, patient-centered care and support for his patients’ spirits.

“We had a patient with no family who was admitted for an extended period of time. This patient was in respiratory distress and very anxious on multiple occasions,” the nomination for Carrera stated. 

“Vinny recognized the patient’s need for human interaction, and would talk to him, reassure him and ensure all his needs were always met despite his confusion. He constantly advocated for the patient and would be in the room assisting him even when he was not the nurse assigned to him for that day.

“This is just one example where Vinny has gone above and beyond for his patients. I have overheard countless interactions with the patients and their families to ensure that he is providing the best care possible while meeting the needs and wishes of the patient.”

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. 

Farmer's Market Cards for seniors available at Ansonia Senior Center

Sharing from City of Ansonia Facebook page: 

Farmer's Market Cards for seniors are available at the Ansonia Senior Center. 

This card is for qualifying individuals age 60 or older, or disabled living in housing facilities. The value is $40 and can be used at the Farmers Markets. Seniors will need to bring their proof of income and appointments are highly recommended. 

Please call the Senior Center with any questions you may have.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Ambulance used at Griffin Hospital

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the ambulance used at Griffin Hospital in Derby. It is believed to be built by the Seaman Body Co. for Nash Motors in 1920.

This ambulance is a coach body with a closed cab. Coach cab made it possible to customize or built to suit a specific purpose. Behind the driver seat is an opera window. Cowl lights are located on either side by the front windshield.

Because this was a commercial vehicle, brass was no longer used for the accessories. The wheels were wooden with ten spokes.

[First posted on this date in 2018.]

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