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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers medical assistant program
Griffin Hospital to start medical assistant training program April 19./ Contributed photo
DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, offers a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program starting April 19.The program prepares students to become multi-skilled healthcare professionals that specialize in outpatient settings.
The program runs 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.
Topics covered in the program include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, aseptic techniques, minor surgical procedures, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, pathology and law and ethics in the medical field, as well as general administrative skills including electronic health records, insurance billing and coding, formatting documents, basic accounting and patient scheduling.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program is offered twice a year.
Early application is encouraged, 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 Office of Higher Education and offers 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.
Shelton woman reported missing; Silver Alert issued
Missing: “Please help us find our family member: Karen Setum. She drives a light blue Toyota Avalon, License Plate #AR91261. She is in her early 60’s and has recently recovered from COVID. We believe that she may be confused and lost. She is now listed as a Silver Alert.
"Please call the Shelton Police Department (203) 924-1544 if you have any information about her whereabouts. Thank you so much!”
Derby Public Library to celebrate National Children's Craft Day
National Children's Craft Day Celebration (Ages 3-11)
Derby Historical Society shares info about Tom Thumb's performance at local church
Here’s an 1848 announcement about a performance which was to take place at the Birmingham Congregational Church by P. T. Barnum’s little friend, Tom Thumb.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
'Turnback Tuesday' features photo of the Derby Narrows
Turnback Tuesday takes a look at the Derby Narrows section of Derby.
Looking at this photo, the Housatonic River would be to the left. In the back where the cupola on the large building and tall chimney are is the Derby Lumber Co., a very successful, large business.
The tracks are from the Naugatuck Railroad line heading north to Derby Junction. To the right and behind those buildings is Commerce Street. That is approximately where Gleason Performance is today.
The tall track-like structure just beyond the fence was used for transporting supplies that were taken from ships docked on the river.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!







