Griffin, Ansonia NAACP celebrate Black Leaders in Medicine

Honoring Black Leaders in Medicine

In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Alexa Canady.

In 1976, at age 26, Dr. Canady became the first Black female neurosurgeon in the United States as a resident at the University of Minnesota.

In 1986, after four years at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Canady became chief of the hospital’s neurosurgery department.

Dr. Canady’s research in neurosurgical techniques resulted in the invention of a programmable antisiphon shunt, which is used to treat excess fluid in the brain. She shares a U.S. patent for the device with two other neurosurgeons.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

Ansonia seeks participants for Paczki eating contest at Armory

 

Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black Leaders in Medicine

Honoring Black Leaders in Medicine

In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Samuel L. Kountz.

Dr. Kountz became President of the Society of University Surgeons (1974-75), and the first surgeon to perform a kidney transplant between humans who were not identical twins (1964).

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Derby posts this week's sales

Enjoy this sale all week long! Lots of new stock added everyday!

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Derby Senior Center to host health & wellness clinic for pets

 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Good morning! Have a great Monday! 

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Dr. Frank P. McEnerney of Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows local dentist Dr. Frank P. McEnerney in his office that was located on Elizabeth Street across from the Commodore Hull Theater.

Dr. McEnerney was born in Derby and graduated Derby High School, Holy Cross College, and the University of Pennsylvania College of Dentistry. His framed credentials hang on the wall behind him in the photo's background.

Dr. McEnerney was also an active member of the Elks Lodge in Derby plus many other civic-minded groups in the Valley.

Note: this photo was donated by Dr. McEnerney's granddaughter, Geraldine Fallon, who currently serves on the Derby Public Library Board of Directors. Geraldine's mother, Frances Fallon, previously served on the Library Board for 50 years.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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