Wesley Village, Yale New Haven Health to host heart health talk via Zoom

February is American Heart Month.
 

Recuperation journey: Snowy Facebook memory

This was the snowy scene in our front yard on this date in 2015. Much prettier than how it looks today!
 

St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop in Derby posts this week's sales

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold foot wellness clinic

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DERBY - Griffin Health will host a Comprehensive Foot Wellness Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 26 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Registrants will receive a detailed bio-mechanical foot examination by board-certified pedorthists from STRIDE® Pedorthic Center in Middlebury. This examination can identify the causes of an individual's foot pain, the injuries to which they are most susceptible, and develop orthotics to help relieve foot ailments.

Additionally, staff members from Griffin’s Comprehensive Wound Care Center will be available to help diagnose potential diabetic foot problems and recommend treatments.

Event registration and the diabetic foot screening are free, but interested individuals should bring their insurance information to participate in the bio-mechanical foot examination and orthotic fitting.

Spaces are limited. Contact Liza Leuallen at lleuallen@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7574 for more information or to make a reservation.

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.

Recuperation journey: Noontime visitor

Almost camouflaged.

Oxford Public Library posts this week's schedule of virtual programs

 

Derby Historical Society celebrates George Washington, David Humphreys

This information is shared from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.

Presidents’ Day Washington’s Birthday   George Washington, oil painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1796  What an extraordinary man George Washington was.  The burden our first President bore as the leader of our country was one he would have not sought willingly, but duty to his fellow Americans outweighed all other options. He has endured gracefully.  Washington selflessly embraced the role of first President of the free and independent United States of America. Freedom. It has such a good ring to it. Freedom rings because of our patriot forefathers.  Democracy exists because of the Republic for which our very fFlag stands.  Indeed, countries are forged in the crucible of fire and war, and though many of the battles have been won, we continue the work since there is still much to do. Did you know that George Washington referred to David Humphreys (our local hero of the Revolution) as his Beloved and My Dear Humphreys?  In a letter titled from George Washington to David Humphreys, 30 October 1785, Washington would tell Humphreys that he had the authorization and permission to write a biography for those who would want “to be acquainted with the Memoirs of my life” (UPV, 1994).  In that very letter, Washington makes reference to a previous letter that he sent to Humphreys where he assured Humphreys he would be welcome to stay at Mt. Vernon as his personal guest and that he would “be considered, & treated as one of the family [and] would meet with that cordial reception & entertainment, which are characteristic of the sincerest friendship” (UPV, 1994, pp. 328-329). Humphreys was a fascinating individual.  He was born at our circa 1698 David Humphreys House Museum in 1752, went to Yale College at the age of 15, and after receiving his Master’s Degree at the age of 22, became a schoolmaster for a period of two years.  When Humphreys answered the call to join the Continental Army, he made his way up the military ranking quite quickly - in three years he was a Brigade Major in the 6th Connecticut Regiment, and a Lieutenant Colonel at the age of 28.  Before serving under Washington’s command as a personal aide, Humphreys served under General Israel Putnam and later in life wrote a biography on Putnam which could be found here.  Humphreys then went on to serve under General Nathanael Greene.  In 1780, Humphreys commanded the all-Black 2nd company of the 3rd, and later the 4th Regiment of the Connecticut Line.  The formal inclusion of African Americans in the Continental Army began in January of 1776 when George Washington lifted the ban on Black enlistment. Today we celebrate President’s Day, which is a celebration of the lives of all U.S. presidents.  Washington’s birthday marks our yearly holiday, and so, we invite you to check out the links we have below to learn more about the David Humphreys and Washington connection. David Humphreys' Life of General Washington: With George Washington's Remarks here The 6th Connecticut Regiment's History on Captain (Colonel) David Humphreys here Celebrated biographer Ron Chernow's biography on Washington here John Koopman III's website here and his novel, George Washington at War - 1776 here

TEAM to hold food box distribution Tuesday at Nolan Field in Ansonia

Sharing from today's post on TEAM's Facebook page:

TOMORROW, EVEN IN THE SNOW, we will distribute FREE USDA fresh food boxes to the Greater Valley households.

The event will take place, Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or while supplies last) at Nolan Field (461 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia) - drive up, get your box of fresh foods and go.

TEAM is proud to partner with USDA Farmers to Families Food Box to benefit people who really need help during this difficult time.

Huge thank you to Burns Materials in Ansonia for their donation to the efforts of food insecurity in our Valley.

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