Logan, Zupkus to host meeting at Bethany Town Hall

D'Addario donates $50K to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness in Derby

Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel, right, accepts a donation of $50,000 from Tom D’Addario, president, D’Addario Automotive Group, far left, Mary D’Addario, secretary, and Dan D’Addario, vice president and general manager./ Contributed photo


DERBY - D’Addario Automotive Group of Shelton recently donated $50,000 to the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness  to support breast health in the area.

The donation will be used for diagnostic breast imaging for uninsured/underinsured women in the community who would otherwise tend to forego this important test.

About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness 

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011, combining state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.  
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and advanced stereotactic biopsy.  
The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits. 

For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Soup donations sought for St. Vincent De Paul food bank in Derby

*Sharing note from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

"Additionally, St. Vincent DePaul is in need of volunteers during the week at the food bank or thrift shop.  

"Can you help out one afternoon or morning per week?  Call 203.734.7577 for more information."

Legislators to host coffee hour at 67 Family Diner in Seymour

Ansonia EMTs donate air conditioner, install it for city woman

Billy Bieber carries air conditioner to Ansonia resident in a second-floor apartment on Sunday. 

Bieber installs the unit for the woman who was living in a stifling apartment.
ANSONIA - ARMS member Krystle Bieber did a little something extra special today. 
While on a call last week, she attended to a patient in an extremely hot second-floor apartment for an unrelated medical issue. 

The woman’s air conditioner had broken and the heat was unbearable in the apartment.
Today, [Sunday] Krystle and her brother Billy (also an ARMS member) delivered an air conditioner to this woman that they had at their home and wasn’t being used. 
Billy installed the unit in the woman’s window for her and got the cool air flowing; she was so appreciative.
Just another example of the amazing and selfless people we have working here.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.


Kudos to Krystle and Billy for going above the call of duty to help this resident stay cool during the hot weather.

Valley Interfaith Council to meet Thursday in Shelton

SHELTON - The Valley Interfaith Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Valley United Way offices, 54 Grove St.
The presentation will highlight the most prevalent emotional and psychological issues seen today.

The council is dedicated to "bringing together people of all faiths to build and grow our community wherever we find ourselves and to support and care for each other."

For more information please call:
Joan Kayser, VIFC Facilitator, 203-926-9478.

Recuperation journey: On a light note

Happiness is ... when you find one of your lost earrings in the dryer. At least it's clean.

The world is a crazy place, so I try when possible to keep things light. And the heat is no doubt affecting my brain!

Master's Table slates August dinners at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Ansonia Animal Shelter needs donations of dog food, more

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Animal Shelter is in need of canned Pedigree dog food, dish soap, and bones to keep the dogs occupied. 

Please consider donating!

Drop off locations: 

Ansonia Animal Shelter, North Division Street, before 2:30 p.m. weekdays, or any time at the Ansonia Police Department, 2 Elm St. 

If you would like to schedule a drop off please call the shelter directly at 203-410-7716.

*Shared from the shelter's Facebook page.