Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Griffin Faculty Practice at Ivy Brook in Shelton welcomes cardiologist


Dr. Rackley focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders involving the heart’s electrical system, including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, and palpitations. 

His work centers on identifying the source of rhythm disturbances and guiding treatment using advanced data, clinical evidence, and detailed analysis of the heart’s electrical activity.

Dr. Rackley completed his General Cardiology fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow, and completed advanced fellowship training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. 

He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine.


For Dr. Rackley, strong heart care begins with understanding the person behind the condition.

“I always start by listening to patients and finding out what matters most to them and how I can be a helpful partner,” Dr. Rackley said.


His interest in cardiac electrophysiology is rooted in both the complexity of the specialty and the meaningful difference treatment can make in patients’ lives.

“What drew me to cardiac electrophysiology is the problem-solving and the use of advanced data, evidence, and the heart’s electrical signals to determine the source of an arrhythmia and how best to treat it,” he said. “While I enjoy the mental aspect, the most rewarding part is seeing the impact successful treatment has on patients’ lives.”

Dr. Rackley’s approach reflects Griffin Health’s Planetree person-centered care philosophy, which emphasizes treating each patient as a whole person, and ensuring they are fully informed, comfortable, and actively involved in their care decisions. His training at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center reinforced the importance of clear communication, access to information, and building meaningful partnerships with patients. By combining advanced cardiac electrophysiology expertise with a focus on person-centered care Dr. Rackley brings a care experience that supports both the clinical and personal needs of every patient, to improve outcomes and quality of life.


Griffin Faculty Physicians Cardiac Electrophysiology is located at Ivy Brook Medical Center, 2 Ivy Brook Road, Suite 120, Shelton. 

For more information about Dr. Rackley or to make an appointment visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org/specialty-care/cardiac-electrophysiology or call 203-916-5670.


Griffin Faculty Practice provides patient-centered, personalized care with primary care locations in Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury and Oxford. 

In addition, the practice provides specialized care in urology, rheumatology, OB-GYN, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, gastroenterology, cardiothoracic surgery, breast surgery, general surgery, and endocrinology. 

For more information, visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Health.


Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Derby Public Library to host online 'finger knitting' session


DERBY - All ages can “Learn to Finger Knit”! 

In less than an hour, this fast and fun knitting project hosted by Derby Public Library will show someone how much you care by making a finger-knit heart ornament.

The online session will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 30.
Registration required here https://bit.ly/3niq34f or at 203-736-1482 to receive the packet of basic supplies with instructions for vestibule pickup on Jan. 28 and 29.
No experience necessary. Maximum 15 attendees allowed. Best suited for grades 5 and older.


This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Recuperation journey: Photo memory from 3 years ago


From Facebook memory: A heart-shaped leaf greeted us as we left the Social Security office in Ansonia on this day in 2017.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Raising stroke awareness

According to the American Stroke Associationstroke is the nation’s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of long-term disability. 
The Association’s statistics show, on average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes someone dies from one. 

I have a friend who suffered a stroke at a young age and as he says he's still feeling the effects years later. 
He urges everyone to be aware and get checked.