New Haven will be alive with
music Friday, October 4th from 8 to 11pm when “The Name Droppers”
roll into the Regal Beagle, 17 Whitney Ave, New Haven.
The band consists of: Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Bobby T. Torello, Grammy Award Winning Bassist
Scott Spray (Johnny Winter Band), Charlie Karp’s protégée Rafe Klein on Guitar,
and Keyboard Powerhouse Ron Rifkin.
They will be playing some of their
originals and standards for this great evening of Rock and Roll with a little
bit of blue eyed soul.
The Name Droppers have been
recording at Horizon Music Studio with 2016 New England Music Awards Producer
of the Year, Vic Steffens, and their record will be released early 2020.
Tickets on sale now!Come welcome HMG recording artist Frank Viele home from the road with a
night of great music in an intimate, wine/coffee bar venue! The evening kicks
off with Passing Strange, who will be heading into the studio in October to
record their first of two, full length albums under NeuroTronix Records. Tickets can be purchased at: https://frankvielepassinstrange.bpt.me/
$10 in advance; $15 at the door. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. (This is a press release from NeuroTronix Records President/Senior A&R Representative Richard Demko)
New Haven’s Faxon Law Group continued its yearly Bucket List Challenge campaign by donating $10,000 to Project Purple, a CT-based pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid charity,
and to Hartford’s Camp Courant, the oldest and largest free summer camp in the United States.
The trial law firm raised close to $60,000 in total for the two charities by collecting donations online and entering donors who contributed $100 or more into a raffle to win a bucket list
trip to Kona, Hawaii.
According to Faxon Law Group’s website, the trip is valued at $10,000 and includes
round trip airfare for two guests, a 7-night deluxe hotel stay, complimentary entries to the Kona Marathon and/or Family Fun Runs, a gift card for spending, and more.
The trip’s two lucky winners, Marisa and Paul Valentinetti, were thrilled
to win after Marisa generously donated to Project Purple in honor of her mother who passed away from pancreatic cancer.
NEW HAVEN- To raise awareness about domestic violence,BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS) will hold a vigil to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence.
The 19th Annual Sound of Hope will be held on Wednesday, October 3 at 1:00 pm at Long Wharf Pier, New Haven, CT. The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence.
Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.
Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) to bring to light an issue that effects all of our communities. Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S. One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.
Kevin Glen, Deputy Chief of Police of North Haven, will be the guest speaker and members the local police departments will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence. The following members will be recognized: Sergeant Clifford Hill, Sergeant Matthew Falcon, Officer Valdemar Queiroga of North Haven, Sergeant Craig Michalowski, Sergeant Anthony Rybaruk, Detective Jeff Vailette, Officer Luke Rasile, Officer Joe Carangelo, Detective Joseph Finoia, Sergeant Joseph Mulhern Officer Jason Anderson, Officer Anthony Fiorillo, Lt. Joseph Murgo and Sergeant Paul DeCrosta of East Haven, Sergeant Dom Eula and Officer Jacob Cheesman of Branford, Officer Scott Shumway, Officer Eric Pesino, Officer Jeff Suchy, Officer Chris Lawerence, Officer Paul Vitale, Sergeant Jim Evarts, Sergeant Craig Dixon, Detective Lenny Soto, Officer Maegan Moran, and Detective Cherelle Carr of New Haven and Officer Brian Salemme and Officer Mark Berretta of West Haven.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call (203) 736-2601, x1381, or visit www.bhcare.org. If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.
UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, over 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. Learn more at bhcare.org.
Neighborhood Music School (NMS) invites residents from towns located in the Naugatuck Valley to apply for financial aid for its lessons, classes and ensembles. Funds are available to those who qualify through a generous grant from the Katharine Matthies Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.
Eligible towns are: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.
Neighborhood Music School, a non-profit organization located in the Audubon Arts district of New Haven, was established in 1911. It is one of the 10 largest community arts schools in the country. NMS offers private music lessons on more than 30 instruments for both children and adults; group music classes; classical, rock and jazz ensembles; and a Suzuki program. The school’s dance program offers classes for adults and children in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop and yoga. Summer offerings include weeklong workshops in rock, jazz and chamber music.
Interested students can learn about NMS’s program offerings by visiting the website at NeighborhoodMusicSchool.org. Financial aid applicants can fill out an application form online and will be contacted by the school’s financial aid coordinator.
NMS programs are made possible with support from the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development - Office of the Arts and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, along with many other generous foundations and individuals.
About the Katharine Matthies Foundation
The Katharine Matthies Foundation was established in 1987 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. The Matthies Foundation specifically serves the people of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
The Sons and Daughters of Italy Greater New Haven Lodge #37 will present an Italian Night Cabaret on July 17.
The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. It's $15 per person. Bring your own hard drinks, wine, food, snacks, paper goods. Set-ups, soda and ice provided. Tables of 10 are available.
For reservations, call Dan Masto Jr at 203-483-6899.
For information, call Sam Giglio at 203-467-4169 or Rich Ramadei at 203-248-9074.
NEW HAVEN - U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3,
today applauded the West Haven Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
where she received an update from Director of the VA CT Healthcare
System, Gerald F. Culliton on how they are meeting
recommendations issued by the VA’s Inspector General in February.
DeLauro and Culliton
discussed the report and its recommendations shortly after it was issued.
“Many thanks go out to Director Culliton and all
the employees and patients who took time to share their perspective," DeLauro said in a release.
"We
had a very good meeting and I applaud them for their efforts to ensure
our veterans have the best care possible. The
brave men and women who served our country so ably deserve the absolute
best treatment. It is critical that they get it from the doctors and
nurses who treat them at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
“I was pleased to hear from Director Culliton that
the IG has accepted the VA’s action plan," DeLauro said. "They have gone above and
beyond the IG’s recommendations, particularly in the areas of
environmental management services and ventilation. They
are making constant improvements and I will continue to work with
Director Culliton to ensure the best possible care for Connecticut’s
veterans.
DeLauro and Culliton also discussed the national VA
patient-scheduling controversy.
The West Haven Center has had both an
IG evaluation and an internal VA audit, neither of which showed
significant scheduling issues. The internal audit
applauded the West Haven VA Center for carrying out recommended best
practices.
“The VA scheduling controversy that has impacted
medical centers nationally is deplorable, and must be addressed swiftly
and effectively, " DeLauro said.
"Fortunately, it has not been an issue in West Haven. I
give Director Culliton and his staff credit
for their focus on patient care, just as it should be.”
ANSONIA - Sunday was a day for bikes and old-fashioned family fun at the third annual Pierre Lallement Festival of Bikes on Main Street.
The city's Cultural Commission and Economic Development Commission co-sponsored the event.
Lallement, a Frenchman, was living in Ansonia in the 1860s when he received the patent for the pedal bicycle, precursor of the modern-day bike.
Cyclists make their way down Main Street at about 11:57 a.m.
Children and adults joined the cyclists at Webster Hose Memorial Park on the corner of Central and East Main streets for the last leg of the trip.
A sign created by Sixth Ward Alderman Patrick Henri with help from students at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School will be placed n a prominent spot at event this year as the city celebrates its 125th anniversary.
A stunt cyclist from "Dialed," a Pennsylvania-based team, wows the crowd ...
... as do his teammates.
This cyclist appears to fly over the Ansonia 125 sign across from City Hall.
New Jersey-based stunt cyclist Chris Clarkperforms.
And explains to a rapt audience how he does his work.
State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, D-Woodbridge, and advocates call on Congress to
offer an “above-the-line” federal tax deduction for those
who invest in long-term care insurance. / Contributed photo
HARTFORD - Leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly’s
Insurance and Real Estate Committee announced Friday they are
seeking support from fellow legislators to establish an income tax
deduction for individuals who invest in long-term care insurance. The
leaders are asking for federal support in the form of
a nationwide tax deduction on long-term care insurance premiums.
State senators
Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, and Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, and
state Representatives Robert Megna, D-New Haven, and Rob Sampson R-Wolcott, are sending a letter to the Connecticut Congressional
Delegation asking them to work towards passage of a federal tax
deduction for long-term care insurance premiums.
These
efforts are focused on encouraging individuals to invest in long-term
care insurance, which would provide relief for the state’s growing
burden of Medicaid-funded nursing home care.
“This
is a commonsense approach to relieving one of the heaviest burdens on
our state budget,” said Crisco. “Just as we in state
government need to focus on long-term investments that will pay
dividends for Connecticut for years to come, our constituents need to
make similar investments so they can live healthy, independent lives as
they age. "The benefits of independent living are indisputable.
People are happier when they are able to age in their own communities,
and stay connected to their friends, neighbors and surroundings. This
would be a good step toward promoting investment in long-term care
insurance, and I encourage Congress to take action.”
The
single largest expenditure in the Connecticut state budget is funding
for long-term Medicaid services. In 2012, the state spent $2.8
billion, or 10 percent of the annual state budget, on long-term care
for seniors. As Connecticut’s senior population grows, the costs of
providing this care will increase beyond the state’s capabilities,
further straining the state budget.
Currently,
14 percent of the population is over 65 years old. By 2032, the senior
population is expected to increase by nearly 69 percent,
making nearly one quarter of the population over 65 years old.
“With
huge growth in the senior population, it will be impossible to support
people with the same amount of Medicaid services offered today,”
Kelly said. “We need to encourage people to invest in long-term
care insurance now, so they can independently support themselves as
they age. We hope that the federal government will support our efforts
with nationwide legislation.”
Long-term
care is not always direct medical care, but rather is a range of
services and supports that help individuals care for themselves
on a daily basis. This can include help bathing, dressing, eating,
using the toilet, shopping for groceries, caring for pets, housework,
managing money, taking medication etc.
“The
costs of providing long-term care are rising and spending is
unsustainable,” said Sampson. “People need more
incentives
to encourage a personal investment in long-term care insurance. People
deserve peace of mind when it comes to health care in their later years,
and long-term care insurance can provide that. It’s time to make this
insurance more affordable and more accessible
while saving taxpayer money and helping people stay in their homes
longer.”
The
Insurance Committee leaders encourage the Connecticut Congressional
Delegation to work towards passage of a federal “above-the-line”
tax deduction for private long-term care insurance premiums. Currently,
individuals can claim a deduction on their federal income taxes for the
costs of long term care, but only if they itemize their deduction. The
Insurance Committee is seeking support for
a deduction that would come off the gross income, before the adjusted
gross income is determined.
The
majority of people do not itemize deductions when filing their taxes,
with recent data from Urban Institute showing that only 30 percent
of individuals did so in 2010. By requesting an “above-the-line”
deduction, the Insurance Committee leaders hope to make it easier for
all eligible individuals to receive the deductions they qualify for.
Griffin Hospital Pharmacist Bekim S. Jashanica, Pharm.D, center, was recently named a2013 Preceptor of the Year for The University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy.
DERBY - Griffin Hospital Pharmacist
Bekim S. Jashanica, Pharm.D, of New Haven, was recently named a
2013 Preceptor of the Year for The University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy in West Hartford.
As experiential education
professionals, pharmacist preceptors teach students practice-related
skills necessary to provide quality pharmacist care. In addition to
serving as teachers, pharmacist preceptors mentor
student pharmacists, promoting personal and professional growth.
HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, and state Rep. Robert Megna, D-New Haven, co-chairs of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee, Friday convened an Informational Forum to measure progress toward Connecticut’s implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Jan. 1 is the effective date of the new federal law; the official enrollment period began Oct. 1.
Crisco and Megna were eager for lawmakers to hear from industry experts so they in turn could help ensure their constituents have access to the information, enrollment options, and sign-up capabilities they need to participate in options provided by the new federal law.
“The two key facets of the Affordable Care Act cannot be overstated, and the first of these is widespread enrollment to expand the pool of residents covered by insurance, to reduce costs for individual members of that pool,” Crisco said.
“And then with more residents receiving regular check-ups and early diagnoses, the overall cost of healthcare should go down with reduced demand for treatment of late-stage and chronic illness, and emergency room visits for routine matters.”
Access Health CT is the state’s health insurance exchange, established by state statute as the official medium between state residents and their participation in options provided by the federal law.
Kevin Counihan, chief executive officer of AccessHealthCT, was Friday’s first and featured presenter to update Connecticut’s enrollment statistics.
“It was gratifying to hear how smoothly Connecticut enrollments have been going through our state system in light of press coverage of enrollment difficulties and consumer confusion elsewhere,” Crisco said.
“The Informational Forum was quite comprehensive, providing updates from ACA administrators, a chance to gauge the impact of these changes from private sector providers, and the view from officials with the state Department of Insurance, which regulates the industry.”
Crisco said efficiencies at Access Health CT place the state among national leaders in enrollment results with a 97 percent approval rating from participants.
Access Health CT can be reached at www.accesshealthct.com or by calling 1-855-805-4325.
NEW HAVEN >> By all appearances, Leslie Morgan Steiner has
everything. She’s a graduate of Harvard and the Wharton School, and
she’s had a successful career as a magazine journalist, book author and
marketing executive.
And, she’s a mother who carts her kids around in a minivan.
She’s also a survivor of domestic violence. She was married to a man who beat her so severely she feared he would kill her.
“I come off as someone who’s strong and confident,” Morgan
Steiner said. “The stereotype of a domestic violence victim is that they
have self-esteem problems, they’re weak, impoverished. “I deliver the
message obliquely that this” – domestic violence – “is an everyone
problem.” Morgan Steiner is
one of three experts on domestic violence set to speak at a conference
called “Beyond the Bruises: A Conference on Psychological Abuse and
Stalking” set for Sept. 30 in New Haven.
Also speaking will be Mark Wynn,
a former police officer and a consultant and trainer on domestic
violence and sexual assault issues, and Hema Khan, an attorney for the
Stalking Resource Center.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is holding the conference. The Umbrella Center is a program of BHcare, a nonprofit health service provider based in Branford.
BHcare recently tried, unsuccessfully, to open a domestic violence shelter in Milford.
Neighbors near the proposed site exposed the address in public, leading
the BHcare executive board to vote to abandon the plans. Most shelter
addresses are kept confidential to protect the residents.
BHcare spokesperson Emily Granelli said the seminar is about
spreading awareness of domestic violence and stalking.
A grim statistic
cited on the flier for the conference reports that 12 people died in
2012 in domestic violence situations, and six have died this year,
according to statistics from the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic
Violence.
Morgan Steiner wrote the book “Crazy Love” about her experience
being married to a batterer. Her abuse took place more than two decades
ago, but it also took her that long before she could talk about it
publicly.
“It took about five years before I could talk about (the abuse),
and another 10 years before I could write ‘Crazy Love,’” she said.
She began speaking publicly about domestic violence after the
book was published. Her story is an example of how it’s possible to
survive an abusive relationship, she said.
“The most important thing I can do is get up there and say, ‘It happened to me, I’m not ashamed, and I made it out,’” she said.
Wynn, a former Nashville, Tenn., police officer, said he’ll talk
about the entire sphere of violence against women, including domestic
violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, and what kind of law
enforcement response those crimes bring.
“Often, we focus on just domestic violence, which is a large
component, but when you look at all the crimes committed against women,
it’s a big, big problem for the community and law enforcement,” he said.
“When we show that most of the crimes in the country are committed
against women, you refocus your resources.”
He’ll also talk about empathizing with domestic violence victims and how, for a victim, leaving an abuser is an intense process.
“We’re still dealing with this problem of people focusing more on
the victim than the offender,” he said. “The question should be, what
are we going to do for her when she decides to leave? When you talk to
victims, it’s the process of leaving that’s the most difficult.”
Morgan Steiner had the rare opportunity to walk away from her
abuser. One night, when they were both students at Wharton, she
experienced “the worst one” of his beatings. After, he simply left their
apartment. That was the end of their relationship, but he was never
punished for his crimes.
For more information about the conference, visit BHcare.org.
Note: BHcare is a behavioral health organization
serving the Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline
communities.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic
Violence Services, a program of BHcare, will host a workshop Sept. 30 for members of the
community to learn
about the psychological and emotional abuse, stalking and how
technology interfaces with domestic violence.
The workshop will be held
at Anthony’s Ocean View restaurant in New Haven. The cost of the workshop is $95
for the public and $65 for students. Fee includes
lunch, and continuing education and training credits are available.
October
is National Domestic Violence Awareness month; a time to educate the
community about healthy relationships, change attitudes that support
violence and
recognize that domestic violence can be prevented. Every
nine seconds a woman in the United States is assaulted or beaten. Domestic violence
is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents,
muggings and rapes combined. In 2012, there were 12 reported homicides
from intimate partner domestic violence in Connecticut. So far this
year, five lives have been lost. (Source: CCADV).
The workshop will feature critically-acclaimed author Leslie Morgan Steiner. Her 2009 memoir about surviving domestic violence,
Crazy Love, was a New York Times bestseller, People Pick, Book of
the Week for The Week magazine, and subject of the first TED Talk by a
domestic violence survivor. Other speakers include Mark Wynn, veteran
police officer devoted to ending family violence,
and Hema Khan, Program Attorney for the Stalking Resource Center at the
National Center for Victims of Crime.
For information or to register, visit
www.bhcare.org
or contact Linda Luongo, Event Coordinator, at 203-736-2601, x1334, lluongo@bhcare.org.
UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each
year, more than 9,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope.
DERBY - Ana Gasteyer, star of ABC’s hit series
Suburgatory and former Saturday NightLive star, will
headline the 2013 Griffin Hospital Gala “Something Wicked Funny This Way
Comes” Sept. 20 at the Shubert Theater in New Haven.
Famous for her
impersonations of Martha Stewart, Barbara Streisand and an NPR co-host,
Gasteyer’s performance will feature the musical talents that earned her
roles in
Wicked and The Rocky Horror Show.
In addition to
musical entertainment, the Griffin Gala offers a unique, optional
‘dining experience’ at several restaurants in the New Haven theater
district.
Dinner guests ($175 ticket) will gather at the
Shubert Theater at 5 p.m. for a networking cocktail reception before
being escorted to their chosen restaurant.
Guests not attending dinner
($85 ticket) will gather at 7 p.m. to begin their evening with a
cocktail reception.
Proceeds will
benefit essential programs and services for the Griffin Hospital
community, ensuring patients have access to state-of-the-art care in a
healing, patient-centered, Planetree environment.
For information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities call 203-732-7504 or visit griffinhealth.org/gala.
The
Center for Domestic Violence Services name has been changed to The
Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. The program will
continue to serve the Valley, New Haven and the Shoreline communities. This information is taken from the Center's Facebook page.
NEW HAVEN - At a press conference Tuesday morning with
Connecticut anti-hunger leaders, U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3, highlighted the impact of the proposed Farm Bill on hungry families in
Connecticut and across the nation.
The event was held at Cornerstone Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Milford.
The U.S. House of
Representatives’ version of that bill will be debated by the full
chamber as soon as next week.
“Nearly 50 million Americans, including over 16
million children, are struggling with hunger," DeLauro said.
"Here in Connecticut’s
Third Congressional District, nearly one in seven households are not
sure if they can afford enough food to feed their families.
Food Stamps are America’s most important effort to deal with hunger at
home and ensure families can put food on the table. But the bill we are
expecting to debate next week slashes more than $20 billion from Food
Stamps, hurting millions of Americans. These
hurtful cuts are a dereliction of our responsibilities to the American
people, and our moral responsibility to help the least fortunate among
us.”
The bill expected to come before the House of
Representatives next week would force nearly two million low-income
Americans to go hungry, including one million children. It would also
kick roughly 210,000 low-income children off of the
school lunch program.
And many more low-income Americans, mostly
seniors and working families with children, would lose their benefits
due to changes in the relationship between the calculation of Food Stamp
benefits and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP).
Joining DeLauro were Nancy Carrington, President
and CEO, Connecticut Food Bank; Lucy Nolan, Executive Director, End
Hunger Connecticut; Shonda Hinton, Cornerstone Christian Church;
Rev. Dr. Shelly Stackhouse, Church of the Redeemer,
United Church of Christ; and Penelope Davis of Orange.
This post is taken from a press release from DeLauro's office.
Derby Historical Society President Tim Dillon, right, speaks Sunday with Melissa Coury, an art and antique appraiser, at the dedication of a portrait of naval hero Commodore Isaac Hull.
The oil painting now hangs in the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.
Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero, aide-de-camp to Gen. George Washington, ambassador to Spain, and later a successful businessman in what is present-day Seymour.
An anonymous donor presented the portrait of Commodore Hull to the Derby Historical Society, which is based at the Humphreys House.
Dillon said the historical society thrives because of the "many, many generous donors," and volunteers who make it a success. We're gratified (the donor) has donated the painting to us."
Coury, a New Haven resident, said, "I was very pleased to work with this painting."
She talked about a variety of "clues" she found in the portrait that have led her to believe it was painted in 1805-1806.
"This is what (Hull) looked like when he left town for the Navy," Coury said.
Close-up of the oil painting
The portrait was professionally cleaned, Coury said, and the gold-leaf frame was touched up. The artist is unknown.
Hull was born in Derby in 1773 and learned nautical skills from his sea captain father.
Read more about the background of the portrait it in an article on the Electronic Valley.
Commodore Hull commanded the U.S. frigate, the Constitution. He and his crew were victorious over the British frigate, the Guerriere, in a major battle during the War of 1812 and Hull was hailed as a hero.
Talented teens win kudos U.S. Rep. Rosa
DeLauro, D-3, has announced that Rachel Knight from New Haven is the
winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition. For the next year
her piece will represent the
Third District of Connecticut in the United States
Capitol. Knight is a student at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High
School in New Haven.
“The Congressional
Art Competition is something I look forward to every year. I always find
myself in particular awe of the talent in our midst, the young people
who can create beauty and who are ready to
impress the world. All the students who submitted pieces are terrific
and talented artists who I hope continue to work with, develop, and
refine their talents. They all have tremendous potential.”
Started in 1982,
the Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide held each spring to
recognize and encourage the artistic talent of our nation’s high school
students.
Since its inception, over 650,000 high
school students have participated in this competition.
This year saw 37
submissions from Connecticut’s Third District; all the pieces will be
on display at Gateway Community College inNew Haven through May 14.
The second place
runner-up, Coleman Nelson from Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, will have his
oil pastel piece, “Landscape,” displayed in DeLauro’s Washington, D.C.
office
Third place runner-up Emilio Cucciniello,
from Hamden, will have his charcoal piece, “White Black equals Jimi
Hendrix,” displayed in DeLauro’s New Haven office.
Two of the five honorable mention honorees are from Ansonia High School, and one is from Beacon Falls.
The honorable mentions are listed in no particular order:
“Empty Reflection,” an inkjet print by Mason Schoffstall from Middletown High School
“Standing in Hell Yet Striving for Heaven,” a monotype collage by Deborah Velez from Ansonia High School
“Staircase to the Sky,” a photograph by Audrey Dellert from Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge.
“Animal Ribbon,” a colored pencil, graphite, sharpie drawing by Nicole Fowler from Woodland Regional High School, Beacon Falls.
“Self-Portrait” by Iveliss Detil from Ansonia High School
This post is taken from a press release from DeLauro's office.
DERBY - Griffin Hospital is pleased to welcome the new Director of the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, an experienced breast surgeon and expert on breast cancer screening, early detection, and treatment.
Barajas comes to Griffin from the
Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, where she was Director of the Women's Center
for Breast Health. She joins Griffin's team of highly skilled,
compassionate physicians and staff at the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness.
In just two years, the Center's
combination of state-of-the-art technology, personalized breast care,
high risk management and wellness services, and Planetree healing
environment has helped it become the breast center of choice for tens of
thousands of women in our area.
Dr. Barajas has more than 16 years of
experience and is board certified in general, bariatric and breast
surgery. She holds a degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University and
a medical degree from New Jersey Medical School. She completed a
surgical residency at the Hospital of Saint Raphael and serve as Chief
Resident of that program.
A respected and sought-after speaker, she is the Vice Chair of the Abstract Committee for the National
Consortium of Breast Centers.
Located at 300 Seymour Ave., The
Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a
comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.
For information about the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call
203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.
This information is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.
