Trunk or Treat slated Saturday at Seymour High School

First United Methodist Church of Ansonia to hold gift basket auction

ANSONIA - First United Methodist Church will hold a gift basket auction fundraiser Nov. 16. The church is at 47 Franklin St.

Doors open at 4 p.m. 
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and finger foods while signing up for any basket that catches your eye! There are many different themes from which to choose.
It could be a date night featuring dinner and movie, or a New England breakfast basket - the list is endless! 
At 5 p.m. the drawing begins and winners will be announced.

Derby LL to hold Trunk or Treat at Derby High School parking lot

Mead School in Ansonia goes pink for The Valley Goes Pink

Staff at John C. Mead Elementary School in Ansonia pose for a group photo on Wear It Wednesday! to support The Valley Goes Pink. 

From Griffin Health website:

The Valley Goes Pink is an annual, grassroots, community-wide effort of fundraising events and programs that take place throughout the month of October to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby, and  showcase partnering organizations. 

*Photo is shared from the Mead School Parent/Teacher Facebook page.

BHcare to honor Haynes at Community Impact Breakfast in Orange

Community Impact Breakfast

Please join us to honor Tom Haynes for his passion and dedication to BHcare and PCRC. It is our privilege to present Mr. Haynes with our 2019 Community Partner Award. November 14, 2019 7:45 - 9:30 am Race Brook Country Club 246 Derby Avenue Orange, CT 06477

Free and open to the public! Advanced Reservations Required RSVP by November 7 to RSVP@bhcare.org/(203) 446-9739 x1856

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer diabetic foot screenings * Updated

From Griffin Hospital:
PLEASE NOTE – The press release sent last week had the wrong date for this screening. It is Thurs., Nov. 14 NOT Fri., Nov. 15.

The Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free diabetic foot screening event Nov. 14. /Contributed photo  

DERBY - The Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is offering individuals diagnosed with diabetes free help with taking care of their feet.

From 5-7 p.m. Nov.14, the Center will host a free diabetic foot screening event at the hospital. 
Each screening will take about 10 minutes and will include consultation with a podiatrist if needed. 
The screenings will be first come, first served, however registration is required by visiting the Griffin Hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org/events or by calling 203-732-1511. 
For any questions, call the Center at 203-732-7140.

Foot problems are common with diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cause damage to blood vessels and peripheral nerves that can result in peripheral artery disease and peripheral neuropathy.

Due to the decreased sensation from nerve damage and the lack of oxygen being delivered to the feet, people with diabetes have an increased risk of ulcers as well as bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes, fungal infections, dryness of the skin, and ingrown toenails. 
These problems are not specific to diabetes, but can occur more commonly due to the nerve and vascular damage. If these foot problems are not properly checked or treated, individuals may suffer from tissue death due to absence of blood circulation or a life-threatening bacterial infection.

Diabetic foot screening can help determine risk factors early, and reduce amputations and ulcerations. Studies have shown that early detection and intervention may prevent up to 85 percent of amputations in diabetic patients.

Symptoms of foot problems include feeling a burning sensation, feeling “pins and needles” frequently, corns and toenail problems.

Individuals diagnosed with diabetes who experience the following should contact a physician immediately:

• Open wounds and any ulcers.
• Areas of bluish/black skin.
• Ingrown toe nails with or without discharge.
• Red and hot skin (may include swelling)

About the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Griffin Hospital

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center helps patients with chronic, non-healing wounds by offering highly effective treatment for a variety of chronic wounds, including: Diabetic foot ulcers; Radiation injury to tissue and bone; Compromised skin grafts; and Pressure ulcers. The Center provides a comprehensive range of services that are specifically designed to help promote wound healing, including:

• Extensive wound assessment

• Pain management

• Debridement

• Compression therapy

• Patient education

• Infection management

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Kids invited to read to Spirit Wednesday at Derby Neck Library

Spirit is ready to listen to young readers.

DERBY - Miss Kathy at Derby Neck Library will host another popular B.A.R.K. program at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
All ages are invited to drop in and BE A READING KID to a guest dog at the library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.

SPIRIT, who is a Newfoundland, is a great listener and will be here once again for children to read to. 

You can bring your own book or choose one of ours from the library. And if children simply want to stop in to just say hello and visit, that’s cool too.

No registration is needed. Just drop in.

This info is shared from a Facebook event page.