Friday, November 11, 2016
Ansonia ceremony salutes veterans with speeches, songs, essays
The Ansonia High School chorus led by music teacher Maria Tangredi performed Friday at the annual Veterans Day program in Veterans Memorial Park. Gordon-Viselli Post 50, American Legion of Ansonia hosted the ceremony.
Stay tuned for more photos in the next edition of The Valley Voice newsletter.
Post 16 in Shelton to conduct services at the Riverwalk
Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial on the Riverwalk followed by an 11:30 a.m. service and luncheon at Post 16 on Bridgeport Avenue.
Griffin Hospital exercise physiologist from Ansonia honored with caregiver award
At Planetree International conference in Chicago
Griffin Hospital Exercise Physiologist Richard Le Pera, BS,EP, of Ansonia, right, celebrates receiving the 2016 Spirit of Planetree Caregiver Award with Eunice Lisk, MS, director of Griffin Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Todd Liu, vice president of Accountable Care and Griffin Hospital General Counsel. /Contributed photo
DERBY – Griffin Hospital Exercise Physiologist Richard Le Pera, BS, EP, of Ansonia, was recently honored with the Spirit of Planetree Caregiver Award at the 2016 Planetree International Conference in Chicago.
The Caregiver Award recognizes Le Pera’s commitment to both Planetree’s and Griffin Hospital's patient-centered approach to providing care.
In approximately two years as a member of Griffin Hospital’ Cardiac Rehabilitation service, Le Pera has become an essential member of the staff and manages the hospital’s weight loss exercise and free smoking cessation programs. He is respected by co-workers for his attention to detail and commitment to teamwork.
His friendly demeanor and focus on health education is appreciated by his patients and has earned him many compliments on his care.
“The Spirit of Planetree Award Ceremony is always a highlight of our annual conference,” said Planetree President Susan B. Frampton.
“The Spirit of Planetree Award Ceremony is always a highlight of our annual conference,” said Planetree President Susan B. Frampton.
“At the heart of the Planetree model are the human interactions between patients and caregivers. With the Spirit of Planetree Awards, we celebrate individuals like Ricky who, with their compassion, empathy, and simple human kindness, are improving the patient experience, and that is most definitely worthy of recognition."
About Planetree
Founded in 1978 by, Angelica Thieriot, a San Francisco patient who endured a traumatic healthcare experience, Planetree is an internationally-recognized not-for-profit organization that partners with health care providers around the globe to advance patient-/resident-centered approaches to care.
About Planetree
Founded in 1978 by, Angelica Thieriot, a San Francisco patient who endured a traumatic healthcare experience, Planetree is an internationally-recognized not-for-profit organization that partners with health care providers around the globe to advance patient-/resident-centered approaches to care.
Planetree has been at the forefront of the effort to personalize, humanize, and demystify the healthcare system for more than 30 years. With its model of patient-/resident-centered care being implemented in a diverse range of hospitals, continuing care facilities, outpatient clinics, and consumer health libraries across North America, Canada, Brazil, The Netherlands and Japan, Planetree is demonstrating that patient-centered care is not only an empowering philosophy, but a viable, vital, and cost-effective model of care.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Newsletter features Derby-Shelton Rotary Club salute to veterans
Dear readers,
Our latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.
It includes the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club's salute to veterans and photos of the final phase of demolition of housing units on Olson Drive starting in Ansonia.
Please click here to check it out.
~ Patti and Ralph
Valley Arts Council to host veterans show Friday
The show, featuring painting and photographs by area veterans, will open at 6 p.m. Friday, Veterans Day. The Gallery is at 35 Elizabeth St., Derby.
Below is a sneak preview of some of the artwork:
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