Scarpa to hold book signing, author talk Saturday at Derby Public Library

Library director Scott Brill with Gary Scarpa

Mia Scarpa

Fran Scarpa

Liz Kennard

Sharing message from author and retired Shelton educator Gary Scarpa:

"Join Team Scarpa this Saturday from 11 a.m.-noon at Derby Public Library for our first book signing event.

We will be discussing how we conceived of and brought WHAT ARE THE CHANCES? to life with our wonderful friend (and adopted Team Scarpa member), Liz Kennard, who will moderate and, as always, add a professional touch to our book talk.

I will be signing books in the hour before and the hour after the book talk. If you have a book, please bring it - or you can purchase one on Saturday.

Many thanks to library director and good friend Scott Brill for hosting us! Signing up is optional, but Scott asks that you do so in order to plan."

10 - 11 a.m. - Book Signing, please register at https://bit.ly/3QkhCaE

11 a.m. - noon - Author Talk, please register at https://bit.ly/3rVGBXO

Noon - 1 p.m. - Book Signing, please register at https://bit.ly/45dnQxk

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Ansonia Library to host Grandparent's Day Tea Party

 

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Griffin Hospital in Derby 1 of 3 in CT recognized for exceptional patient care

DERBY - Griffin Hospital was recently recognized for its exceptional patient care, earning the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
Among the many hospitals evaluated, Griffin stood out as one of just three hospitals in the state of Connecticut and one of only 483 hospitals across the entire country to receive the prestigious 5-star rating in CMS's Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023.

“This top rating by CMS is a tremendous accomplishment and a remarkable demonstration of our caregivers’ commitment to exceptional patient-centered care” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.

“Much to their credit, Griffin caregivers achieved this prestigious recognition while overcoming the challenges of a global pandemic. The pandemic resulted in a surge of patients facing psychiatric crises, an influx of more complex and critically ill patients, and a severe nursing shortage. Despite these challenges, Griffin's caregivers remained steadfast in their pursuit of delivering outstanding healthcare. They continued to prioritize quality patient care and were relentless in their effort to achieve high standards.”

The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating by CMS evaluates hospitals based on multiple performance measures encompassing five crucial areas of patient care quality: mortality rates, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and the timeliness and effectiveness of care.

This comprehensive assessment results in an easy to understand rating of 1 to 5 stars that provides patients and their family with valuable insights into the relative overall performance of hospitals across the country.

Griffin Hospital's exceptional achievement in receiving the highest rating serves to highlight the importance of patient-centered care and the positive impact it can have on the lives of patients. It is a testament to the hospital's dedication to continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence, reaffirming its position as a premier health care provider in Connecticut.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Registration opens Monday for Ansonia Nature Center Junior Rangers

Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 2, 3:30-5 p.m. ANSONIA - Calling all 11 to 14 years old who love nature!  Does your child want to work with animals, garden for conservation, help maintain our trails, assist with community service projects, and help with special events?  This is the opportunity to help the Ansonia Nature Center in our 8-week after-school program.  Parental permission is required. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! FREE. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Road. This is a press release from the Nature Center.

Seymour Public Library to host book club for Grades 7 and up

 

'Elvis Has Left the Building' movie on tap at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Join us at 1 p.m. Aug. 30 in the lower level auditorium at Seymour Public Library to watch a movie! Light refreshments will be served.

We'll be showing "Elvis Has Left the Building" starring Kim Basinger, John Corbett and Annie Potts. It is rated PG-13 and its duration is 1 hour, 30 minutes.  

Summary: A fugitive Pink Lady rep hooks up with a bored ad exec as she's trying to avoid going down for the murder of several Elvis impersonators.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 7:47 p.m. The moon today is in waxing crescent phase, and is 41 percent illuminated.