Griffin Health in Derby honors nurses with prestigious DAISY Award

                         Caitlyn Gaetani, RN

                            Elise Powell, RN

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Caitlyn Gaetani, RN, of Waterbury, and Elise Powell, RN, of Monroe, 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. 

Powell was nominated by a patient for her kind and supportive nature.

“Elise is by far the sweetest, most caring nurse that I have had the pleasure to have taken care of me, the nomination for Powell stated. “Elise advocated for me when the medications the doctors prescribed weren’t working for me. No matter how stressful her assignment, Elise never let it take away her smile. Her cheerful demeanor actually lessened my anxiety. I truly appreciate her, Elise is a wonderful nurse and anybody would be lucky to have them as their nurse.”

Gaetani was nominated by a fellow Griffin caregiver for her exceptional care and empathy.

“Caitlyn ensures her patients receive the best care that they can, taking into account the entire person and the whole patient experience,” the nomination for Gaetani stated. “She goes above and beyond for all of her patients and never takes the credit for it that she deserves. For example, one of her patients could no longer do anything for herself, and was struggling physically, emotionally, and mentally. Caitlyn took the time to acknowledge her concerns, support her and encourage her throughout her stay. One of the ways Caitlyn took into account her emotional and mental health by rolling her in a recliner out to the hospital balcony to get some fresh air, sunshine, and a sense of normalcy and comfort. The things we take advantage of, being of able body and mind, can go easily overlooked when taking care of our patients - but not when Caitlyn is your nurse.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health 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.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care

Griffin Hospital to host in-person 5K Walk/Run Sept. 25./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will be back Sept. 25 as an in-person event to celebrate its 13th year. The Center is at 350 Seymour Ave.

This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m.

Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 10. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.   

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment. 

Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event.

The 5K draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state. 

The 5k Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 250 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment. 

The 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $530,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 12-year history.

Participants can walk or run individually, form a team with their family, friends, and co-workers, and collect pledges and payments.  

Awards will be presented to the top fundraising team and the top fundraising individual at the event. 

Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at the Center for Cancer Care.

Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k. 

For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. or 203-732-1263.

Sponsor the Griffin 5K

The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care has sponsorship opportunities available, which include signage at the event, company logo on back of participant T-shirts, and opportunities to distribute promotional products at the event.

For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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SEYMOUR - Join us [at the Seymour Historical Society] for our monthly open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and take a self-guided tour. The Katharine Matthies House is at 59 West St.

It's a great opportunity to walk through the museum at your own pace to see what's changed if you haven't done it yet! 

This is shared from the Seymour Historical Society's Facebook page.