Time flies; today I celebrate the 9th anniversary of my kidney transplant

 

Monday, May 9, 2022

Marking the 5th anniversary today of my life-saving kidney transplant

I'm feeling incredibly grateful today to have been part of a nine-way kidney transplant five years ago at Yale New Haven Hospital. 

I can't say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and all who helped me through the entire process.

And I'm forever grateful to my altruistic donor, Robin Gilmartin. She is seated at my right in the photo. 

To my left is Ralph's wonderful sister, Sue Watson, for whom I'm also forever grateful. She got the ball rolling, so to speak, by coming forward to be a donor for me. It turned out her kidney was a better match for the man to her left, Bill Greenwood. 

Please click here to learn more about becoming an organ donor.

Yale seeks Derby residents to participate in focus groups about health

 

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Lifelong Ansonia resident desperately needs kidney

I cannot say it any better than those friends of Diane who have already written lovingly on Facebook about her urgent need for a kidney.

As a kidney recipient from an altruistic donor nearly six years ago I can commiserate with her plight. 

I hope and pray the same good fortune will fall upon Diane and someone will soon come forward to give her the gift of renewed good health.

Ansonia man, 36, charged in alleged child abuse case

Lamar Haney

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department was notified at 4:07 a.m. today by the Department of Children and Families of a possible abuse case involving a six-week-old child, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

DCF reported the juvenile victim was currently at Yale New Haven Hospital being treated for injuries. 

Hospital personnel advised the initial officer the child had multiple injuries to include a brain bleed, fractured ribs, lacerated liver, and other injuries which were consistent with child abuse. 

The child’s father, Lamar Haney, admitted to causing the injuries.

Haney, 36, of Ansonia was charged with first-degree assault and held on a $100,000 bond. He was to appear in court today.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Marking the 5th anniversary today of my life-saving kidney transplant

I'm feeling incredibly grateful today to have been part of a nine-way kidney transplant five years ago at Yale New Haven Hospital. 

I can't say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and all who helped me through the entire process.

And I'm forever grateful to my altruistic donor, Robin Gilmartin. She is seated at my right in the photo. 

To my left is Ralph's wonderful sister, Sue Watson, for whom I'm also forever grateful. She got the ball rolling, so to speak, by coming forward to be a donor for me. It turned out her kidney was a better match for the man to her left, Bill Greenwood. 

Please click here to learn more about becoming an organ donor.

Derby Police seek info on shooting of male, 17, near athletic complex

DERBY - Derby Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

At approximately 1 a.m., police were called to the area of Chatfield Street near the new Ryan sports complex on a report of several gunshots. Police later located a 17 year-old juvenile who was shot several times and was walking near Griffin Hospital.

The male was transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the Derby Police Department at 203-735-7811. All calls may remain confidential.