Talk at Seymour Public Library to highlight Colonial kidnapping

 

Save the date in April for household hazardous waste collection in Middlebury

 

Tennis tournament on tap in Middlebury to benefit Seymour Pink

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, fundraisers set for Seymour Pink

There are two fundraisers slated this week:

OXFORD - Join Chaz & AJ from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday for a classic car show at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road. 

The event to benefit Seymour Pink will feature live music, raffles, games, food trucks, beer, awards, and more!

Stay tuned for more October fundraisers!

Ladies doubles tennis tournament in Middlebury to benefit Seymour Pink

 

Griffin Health expands COVID-19 testing, opens site in Trumbull, adds hours

Griffin Health has expanded its free COVID-19 testing./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Health has expanded its free COVID-19 testing in Connecticut with a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Trumbull and expanded hours at its sites in Naugatuck, Farmington and Middlebury.

The new testing site opens Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Unity Park on Unity Park Road in Trumbull from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, Griffin’s free COVID-19 drive-through testing sites in Naugatuck, Farmington, and Middlebury will also be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Naugatuck testing site is located at Ion Bank, 1430 New Haven Road and is open on Wednesdays. 

The Farmington testing site is located at Tunxis Community College, 271 Scott Swamp Road, and is open on Thursdays. 

The Middlebury testing site is located at Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road, and is open on Fridays. 

No appointment is necessary for the Trumbull, Naugatuck, Farmington, and Middlebury testing sites.

Griffin’s COVID-19 testing site at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. is open daily from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with extended hours Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Tests are by appointment only for the Griffin Hospital site. Contact the Griffin Call Center at 203-437-6815 Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Individuals without a doctor’s note for testing can use the promo code “Community” to schedule a test.

All test sites will have results available within 24-48 hours. A valid ID is required for all test sites.

Visit griffinhealth.org/covid for more information.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

 

Wellness event in Middlebury to benefit Are you Dense?, Seymour Pink

Griffin Hospital in Derby honors technicians

Griffin Hospital Multi-Skilled Technician Michele Dinaj, right, recently received the Heart of Caring Award from Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo, left, and Same Day Surgery Manager Michelle McCarthy./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently celebrated its 135 Multi-Skilled Technicians at its Eighth Annual MST Day Celebration. 
The MSTs were treated to lunch and raffles as a thank you for their dedication to providing exceptional patient care. 

MSTs assist the hospital Nursing staff with patient care and are also specially trained in a variety of medical skills, including phlebotomy and EKG. 

Awards presented
In addition to the celebratory lunch, Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo gave awards to MSTs who excelled in their roles. 
Michele Dinaj of Shelton was awarded the Heart of Caring Award, which is given to a MST who is committed, compassionate, kind, and patient-focused, exemplifying the hospital’s Planetree person-centered philosophy and representing the ideal MST. 
“She always takes the extra step to make sure her patients are comfortable and that they feel safe in her care,” Stumpo said. “She is an asset to our department and exemplifies the Planetree Philosophy in every move she makes.” 

Sara Tylinski of Middlebury received the MST Excellence Award, which is given to an MST who consistently demonstrates excellent bedside care and professionalism towards patients, and possesses a kind and caring attitude that is reflected to patients, families, and coworkers. “She demonstrates leadership skills by mentoring new obstetrics technicians. She is ready and willing to help wherever needed and is excellent at multitasking,” Director of The Childbirth Center Margaret Fischer said. “She demonstrates many aspects of the Planetree model of care including being an expert listener. She individualizes her approach to care to meet the needs of each patient. She is compassionate and focused on providing her patients with an excellent experience.” 

Griffin Hospital Multi-Skilled Technician Sara Tylinski of Middlebury, center, recently received the MST Excellence Award from Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo, left, and Director of The Childbirth Center Margaret Fischer./ Contributed photo


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.