Old School to perform Friday on Derby Green

Old School Band to bring classic Rock and Roll to the Derby Green at 7 p.m. Friday.

Derby Transfer Station to reopen Wednesday

 

Derby Public Library offers free job search, tech support

FREE 1-on-1 Job Search & Tech Support

30 mins time slots with Technical/Reference Librarian, Marc Weissman

**Résumés/Cover Letters/Interview Prep**

**Mobile Devices, Apps, Social Media, A.I.**

- Wed, Sept 16 & 30 (5 PM, 5:30 PM, 6 PM)

- Tues, Sept 22 (3 PM, 3:30 PM, 4 PM)

- Thurs, Sept 24 (10:30 AM, 11 AM, 11:30 AM)

**For reservations, please call (203) 736-1482 or email mweissman@biblio.org

Ansonia Senior Center to host bingo night Sept. 21

 

StoryCraft at Derby Neck Library to feature UFOs

Join us for Storycraft: UFOs edition!
We will read a UFO tale, then make a fun UFO craft.
All ages welcomed and registration is not required.

Car wash to benefit Ansonia High School Global Scholars rescheduled to Sept. 27

The Ansonia High School Global Scholars have a new date for their fundraiser to help them get to Portugal: Sept. 27 from 9 am to 2 pm at Hilltop Hose Company # 5. Dirty car, no problem!

Griffin Hospital in Derby honors mental health worker with BEE Award

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Mental Health Worker Miguel “Mike” Ortiz, of New Haven, with the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award for nursing support caregivers.

The BEE Award at Griffin Health honors nursing support caregivers who are committed to providing an exceptional care experience for patients and their loved ones, and fellow caregivers. Just as the bee helps strengthen flowers, nurses provide high-quality, person-centered patient care with the outstanding assistance of a support team.

A caregiver at Griffin for five years, Ortiz was nominated by a fellow caregiver in Griffin’s Inpatient Psychiatry Unit his incredible compassion for patients and team members.

“Mike’s impact extends far beyond a single act or moment,” the nomination for Ortiz stated. 

“Each day, he arrives with a positive attitude, unwavering dedication, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of his patients and colleagues. Patients naturally gravitate toward Mike during their most difficult moments because of his calm presence, empathy, and ability to create a sense of safety and comfort. His exceptional communication and de-escalation skills help foster a therapeutic environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported.

“Mike's compassion reaches beyond patient care and into every interaction with his team. He is often the first to step forward during times of crisis, ensuring both patients and coworkers are cared for. Whether volunteering for additional shifts, mentoring new staff, sharing his knowledge, preparing meals for colleagues, or simply bringing smiles and encouragement during challenging days, Mike exemplifies what it means to serve others selflessly.”

Griffin Health caregivers eligible for the BEE award are all non-nursing team members from the Griffin Health Patient Care Division, including Unit Clerks, Telemetry Technicians, Multi-Skilled Technicians, Obstetrics Technicians, Certified Surgical Technicians, Gastrointestinal Technicians, Central Processing Department Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Mental Health Workers, Patient Safety Monitors, Continuous Video Monitoring Technicians, Environmental/Housekeeping Team Members, Patient Transporters, Dining Services Representatives, Valet Attendants and Shuttle Drivers.

Patients, visitors, and Griffin Health caregivers can nominate deserving members of the nursing support team by filling out a nomination form available at Griffin Hospital.