Derby Senior Center to host medication presentation Friday

 

Crosby Commons in Shelton to host healthy aging presentation Sept. 25

SHELTON – Crosby Commons senior living community will host a community education series this fall, beginning Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. with “Healthy Aging: Lessons from Those Who Live the Longest,” presented by Neil Anand. 

Anand, owner of ComForCare Homecare, will sponsor the event along with Valley Regional Adult Education. 

Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community is on the Wesley Village Campus at 580 Long Hill Ave.

Attendees will gain valuable insight and wisdom from individuals who have achieved longevity and learn about the unique qualities of their living environments. 

For more information about the program, or to RSVP, contact Lisa Bisson, Director of Community Outreach at lbisson@umh.org or 203-225-5027. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about senior living options at Crosby Commons, contact Rhonda Stasulli at 203-447-5454 or rstasulli@umh.org.  

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

National Skilled Nursing Care Week marked at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton

Staff at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton recently celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week./ Contributed photo  

SHELTON - Team members and residents of Bishop Wicke Health Center recently gathered for a weeklong celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week . 

The event, established by the American Health Care Association in 1967, recognizes the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for our elders. 

NSNCW 2023 focused on “Cultivating Kindness,” with inspiration from the many acts of kindness that happen in skilled nursing care centers every day. 

“Research has found that practicing compassion and kindness not only can improve health and well-being, but can also strengthen human connections and bonds,” noted the American Health Care Association regarding the theme of the celebratory week.

“At Bishop Wicke Health Center, we see relationships as a foundational element of well-being and this involves a sense of connection, acceptance, inclusion, communication, and especially, kindness,” shared Debra Samorajczyk, Administrator. “The ‘Cultivating Kindness’ theme really connected with our team, as this relationship-centered focus is at the core of what we do each day. The celebrations were fun and memorable for residents and staff alike.”

Throughout the week, Bishop Wicke staff, residents, patients, families, and members of the local community came together to participate in activities that cultivate and spread kindness. 

A kindness rock garden was created in the facility’s front courtyard and opportunities to personalize a “kindness rock” were offered throughout the week to all guests and members of the community. A spring renewal event featuring a tree planting dedication, offered words of inspiration and encouragement and a reminder of everyone’s unique value and purpose.  

A kindness scavenger hunt was ongoing, along with daily activities to celebrate all who live and work in the facility, such as a resident and staff paint class, gardening, meditation sessions, various theme days, individual recognition, and staff appreciation.

The focus on recognition and appreciation was central to the week. “Each day, a special proclamation was read and presented by a Bishop Wicke resident, honoring all residents and recognizing the dedicated staff and the many departments that support the community,” said Dawn Supranovich, Bishop Wicke Manager of Dining Services. “It was very meaningful for both our residents and teams to be part of these daily proclamations.” 

Along with the proclamations, family members were also invited to share notes of appreciation and thanks to Bishop Wicke team members and all members of the community were encouraged to share words of kindness on the community’s kindness board. 

Bishop Wicke, which was recently recognized with U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” designation for 2022-23, is part of Wesley Village senior living campus and has a long history of five-star relationship-centered care, staff longevity, and overall excellence. 

The facility is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based organization with a nearly 150-year history of caring in and around the Shelton area. 

Those looking for more information about joining the Bishop Wicke team can visit the UMH website (umh.org/careers) or attend the facility’s upcoming career fair at their location at 584 Long Hill Ave. 

The fair will be held June 13 from 1-5 p.m. and offer opportunities for on-the-spot interviews for a variety of positions, including Dining Aides and Porters, Dietetic Tech, R.N.s, L.P.N.s, C.N.A.s, and H.H.A.s. Home health aides looking to expand their careers and become C.N.A.s are encouraged to attend to learn more about Bishop Wicke’s “pathway to C.N.A. program”, a fully paid option for individuals to take the C.N.A. course and earn certification. 

Eligibility requirements and conditions apply, and details will be given upon hire. Those interested in attending the fair can RSVP to Bria Askew at baskew@umh.org or text 203-343-1663 for more info. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203-225-5024. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton to hold career fair

SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, an award-winning, five-star rated skilled nursing and rehab community, will host a career fair Jan. 10 from 1-5 p.m. 

The in-person event will offer opportunities for on-the-spot interviews for a variety of positions, including Dining Aides, Cook Supervisor, Dietetic Tech, R.N.s, and C.N.A.s.

 

The facility, which was recently recognized with U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” designation for 2022-23, is part of the Wesley Village senior living campus. Bishop Wicke has a long history of five-star care, staff longevity, and overall excellence, and is looking to expand its team for the new year. 

Those interested in attending can RSVP to Bria Askew at baskew@umh.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

Health care professionals, local high school and college students pursuing a health care or hospitality career, or anyone looking for a fresh start with a new position while working in a caring environment are encouraged to attend. 

Anyone who is interested but cannot attend can contact Bria via text message at 203-343-1663 for follow-up information.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

 

Prestigious DAISY Award presented to 3 nurses at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Angela Desjardins

Joshua Ritton

Yangchen Dhondup

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Angela Desjardins, RN, of Watertown, Joshua Ritton, RN, of Seymour, and Yangchen Dhondup, RN, of Naugatuck, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. 

Each was nominated by a patient or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. 

Desjardins, a nurse in Griffin’s ICU, was nominated by a patient’s family for her commitment to communication.

“Angela exemplifies a caring and compassionate nurse as she tirelessly tended to my husband and our family,” the nomination stated. 

“We were limited in way of visitation access due to COVID-19 regulations and even with this we never felt out of the loop in his care. We knew that he was in good hands as long as Angela was his nurse.”

Ritton, a nurse on Griffin’s inpatient floors, was nominated by a patient for his kind and professional attitude.

“Josh is clear in his explanations of what is going on. He spends quality time with his patients,” the nomination stated. “There was a gentleman in the room next to mine who was very confused as to where he was and why he was there. I could hear Josh speaking with him, being very considerate of the man’s confusion. Josh stayed with him, repeating information in a comforting tone until the gentleman calmed down and was able to fall asleep.”

Dhondup, a nurse in the Griffin Emergency Department, was nominated by fellow employees for her positive attitude.

“Yangchen is always positive and helpful to everyone in the Emergency Department,” the nomination stated. “The first thing out of Yangchen’s mouth when she gets to work is ‘how can I help you?’ There is not a kinder, gentler, or more genuine person than Yangchen.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Valley Parish Nurses at Griffin Hospital to celebrate 30th anniversary

Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Health will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13./  Contributed photo

DERBY - The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Health will host a 30^th Anniversary Celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Recognized as the longest-running parish nurse ministry in the world, the celebration will feature displays about how the more than 30 active Parish Nurse Programs affiliated with Griffin Health have helped their community over the past three decades. 

Light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.

'Whole person health care' 

Started as a vision of the Rev. Fred Erson, former Director of Pastoral Care at Griffin Hospital, to provide “whole person health care,” the Valley Parish Nurse Program began in the fall of 1989 under the direction of Jan Sharkey, RN. 
The program grew from five parishes and six nurses to more than 40 churches and hundreds of active nurses and health cabinet members at parishes in Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, Middlebury, Southbury, and Hamden.

Parish nurses serve as a health care resource and referral person to their churches and community. 

Free screenings

The goal of the parish nurse is to keep people healthy through education and preventative medicine practices, including offering free health screenings such as blood pressure, and to connect people to needed resources when appropriate.

In 1999, The Valley Parish Nurse Program expanded its services with the purchase of a Mobile Health Resource Van by Griffin. 
The van allows members of Griffin’s Community Outreach Department and the Valley Parish Nurse Program to conduct health screenings and provide health education practically anywhere. 

In 2006, Griffin purchased a larger, better-equipped van that has increased the frequency and types of health screenings.

“The Valley Parish Nurse Program provides us with a really unique dimension to health care,” said Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Parish nurses are volunteers that live and work with people in their community and they develop a level of trust that allows them to connect, intervene, educate and understand the specific health care needs of their neighborhood.”

For more information about the Valley Parish Nurse Program, visit griffinhealth.org/vpn.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

33rd annual celebration at Griffin Hospital in Derby honors nurses

Carol Lauer of Naugatuck

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently held its 33rd Annual Nurse Day Celebration to honor its more than 350 staff nurses and present awards to those nurses who provided exceptional care during the year.

Carol Lauer, RN, BSN, of Naugatuck was named a winner of the 2019 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing. 

Originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, the Nightingale Award celebrates outstanding nurses and elevates the nursing profession. 
The goals of the Nightingale Award program are to encourage retention, inspire future nurses, focus public attention and recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level.

Dike Miller of Shelton

Marge Fischer, Clinical Director of the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, right, presented Kristen Richards of Prospect with the Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award.

Heather Kean of Seymour, and Susan Bouton, of Oxford, received Shirley Yale Nursing Scholarship Awards.

Julianna Butler of Derby

Also during the celebration, Dike Miller of Shelton received the Mary Schumacher Nursing Leadership Award, Kristen Richards of Prospect, received The Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award; Heather Kean of Seymour and Susan Bouton of Oxford received Shirley Yale Nursing Scholarship Awards.

Julianna Butler, MST, of Derby, won the Donald Torok Memorial Scholarship.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Congratulations to all the awardees!

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer summer CNA training course

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its summer Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting July 15 and its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course set to start in the fall./ Contributed photo

DERBY-  The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering a summer session of its Certified Nursing Assistant course starting July 15.

The School is also taking applications for its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course starting in the fall.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. 

The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to become multi-skilled healthcare professionals that specialize in outpatient settings. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. This program also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory setting.

Set to start in the fall, the program will run for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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.

Caregiver series slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council will host a four-part series of talks to provide education, information, and support for caregivers. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council invite caregivers - especially those caring for seniors - to a free four-part series to help provide education, information, and support.

The series starts March 15 with “Patient and Family Engagement,” a panel discussion on the “hows” and “whats” when seeking care or assistance from hospitals, skilled nursing care, assisted living facilities, home care, and local or state agencies.

On April 19, the talk will be “Advanced Care Planning,” providing information about advance directives the tools needed to help make decisions about care when one is unable to speak for oneself.

On May 17, representatives from Voices Against Lyme Disease and Griffin will present
“Summer Safety-Lyme Disease and Skin Cancer,” with information on how to help prevent and treat these diseases.

The series wraps up June 7 with “Caring for the Caregiver,” which will provide tips on how caregivers can take care of themselves so they can better care for others.

All presentations will start at 5:15 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. Before each talk there will be a free light meal provided by Valley United Way and Griffin Hospital Lifeline at 4:30 p.m.

Registration is required for each event by calling 203-732-1511 or visiting griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby recognizes multi-skilled technicians

Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo, right, presented Tammy Borkowski of Oxford with the Heart of Caring Award at the hospital’s Annual MST Day Celebration./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently celebrated its 139 Multi-Skilled Technicians at its seventh 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 specially trained in a variety of medical skills, including phlebotomy and EKG.

In addition to the celebratory lunch, Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo gave awards to MSTs who excelled in their roles.   

 Christine Moon of Seymour.
/ Contributed photo

Tammy Borkowski of Oxford 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, patient-centered philosophy and representing the ideal MST.

“Tammy always takes time to ensure her patients are comfortable and happy. She humbly performs her job in such a way that patients feel they are loved,” Stumpo said in giving out the award.

Seymour resident Christine Moon 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.

“Christine can always be counted on to offer assistance to all her coworkers,” Stumpo said. 

“She will often assist other MSTs with a task and will educate as she helps them. She is always the first to help patients with anything they need in a competent, caring, and respectful manner.”

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby offering health-career classes

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is currently accepting applications for its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Jan. 16 and its Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs starting Jan. 17./ Contributed photo

DERBY- The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, is offering classes for its winter Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy programs.

The School of Allied Health Careers is offering a day session for its CNA program with classes on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting Jan. 16. 

The day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begins Jan. 17.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 

The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. 

The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. 

The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.

The 13-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon and an evening option of 6-9 p.m. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. 

Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Nursing students train at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton

Fairfield University Nursing students recently completed their geriatric rotation at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. /Contributed photo


SHELTON - Wesley Village, a campus of senior living and care communities, bids farewell to its current class of Fairfield University nursing students. 
For six weeks, Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing and rehab center on the Wesley Village campus, has served as a geriatric clinical training site for Fairfield University students. 
Erica Wuchiski, Clinical Placement Coordinator at Fairfield University, says, “It is wonderful that our school has partnered with Bishop Wicke to enhance the learning process of the nursing students.” 
Since 2013, Bishop Wicke has served as a clinical setting for Fairfield University students, equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in the health care field. 

This particular program is unique because it offers its four- year nursing students the opportunity to start their clinical rotations in the fall of their sophomore year unlike many other college programs. 

These nursing students are not only learning at Bishop Wicke, but also spreading joy throughout the community. Residents and staff agree that it is really special to work with these eager and energetic students. 

Siv Kloter, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Bishop Wicke, explains, “They are a very motivated group of ladies, competent in their field. They are going to make great nurses!" 

Bishop Wicke, recently recognized by US News and Report as one of the top nursing homes in the state for 2016-17, is proud to model a relationship-centered approach to care and partners with area colleges and universities to provide educational experiences for students in the healthcare field. 

In addition to Fairfield University, Bishop Wicke works with Certified Nursing Assistant students from Griffin Hospital, occupational therapist students from Housatonic Community College, and various students from Lincoln Technical Institute. 

For more information about Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center at Wesley Village, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer health career classes

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers has scheduled classes starting this fall. / Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer classes for its Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy and Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant programs this fall.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

Patient Care Technician

The 16-week PCT program starts Sept. 15 with practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and either day (9 a.m. – noon) or evening (6-9 p.m.) phlebotomy classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The last four weeks of the PCT program is a clinical rotation from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for a total of 160 hours.

The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room. 

The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.

Phlebotomy

The 13-week Phlebotomy program starts Sept 15 and offers day (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (6-9 p.m.) class options on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance, and textbook.

Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant

The school’s five-week, accelerated CNA program begins Oct. 5 with classes Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for four weeks then a 40-hour clinical rotation for the final week.

The accelerated CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course costs $1,250 and includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.