Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Shelton Historical Society offers tours of refurbished Brownson House


The 1822 Brownson House is located at the Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road. 
It sustained major water damage in late October of 2015 when a storm tore a tarp from the roof, which was under repair, and rain flooded the house. 
Now returned to its former beauty, the house is decorated for the Christmas season, and on Sunday the Society offered free tours.


Photos by Allegra Villers 


Griffin Hospital in Derby offers winter classes for health careers


The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program and its Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs. / Submitted photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206  is offering winter classes for its Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy programs.
Classes for the CNA program will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Jan. 15. 
The day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begin Jan 16.
The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule. 
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 
The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. 

After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. 
The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Phlebotomy classes are offered during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. 
The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.
Classes for the 13-week Phlebotomy program will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia Police to collect food, toys, monetary donations Friday


*Sharing from Ansonia PD Facebook page:

"The Ansonia Police Department is hosting our annual holiday food drive this Friday 12/15/17 at Stop & Shop on Division Street in Ansonia. Please help us provide for those less fortunate this holiday season."

Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour to host special Christmas service

*Sharing from the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Breakfast beggar


It's a daily occurrence.


Notice how he won't look at me ... shy or sheepish?