Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Griffin Hospital in Derby accepting applications for CNA program

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the fall semester of its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 4./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 is offering classes for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant program.
The School is offering a day session for its CNA program with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Nov. 4.
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 care facility and Griffin Hospital 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, liability insurance and the 40 hour clinical rotation.
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 set up an entrance interview, call 203-732-1276.

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.


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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Think Pink! Seymour Pink to celebrate special day Wednesday


Today's newsletter focuses on fashion show fundraiser for Seymour Pink

Pink warriors hold up bouquets at the end of a fashion show fundraiser at Quarry Walk in Oxford organized by Dazzle Boutique owner Laurye Natale, pictured at left next to yours truly. 


You can read about an amazing Day of Glamour I and nine other breast cancer survivors received by clicking here:

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'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School Class of 1928


Turnback Tuesday highlights the Derby High School graduating Class of 1928. 
These dashing young students had a lifetime of adventures ahead of them. 
Two names you might recognize: Edmund D.  Strang (left side, green arrow) had a huge influence on the Boy Scouts, becoming Troop 3's 2nd-ever Eagle Scout in 1927 and later forming Cub Pack 3 before Cub Scouts even became an official program in the U.S. 
Ed served as Assistant Cubmaster/Cubmaster for 68 years, the longest tenured/oldest Cubmaster in the US. Ed was also Troop 3's Scoutmaster for 25 years and served as Interlocutor of the Pack 3/Troop 3/Explorer Post 33 Annual Gang Show for an incredible 70 years.
Harold Yudkin (center, yellow arrow) who was only 15 in this photo, became known for his kindness to children and was a generous supporter of many Valley nonprofits including a benefactor of the Library. 
He was also a long-time sponsor of the Annual Oratorical Contest at Derby High School and became the largest builder of homes in Derby history while serving as a highly respected lawyer here. 
He also was a founder of Beth Israel Synagogue and was very active in Jewish affairs including writing for the Jewish Digest.


Thanks go to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week. 

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