Valley Senior Health Fair Becomes Drive-Thru Event

 

'I Care' health fair in Ansonia offers fun, food, screenings

Stamford resident Sunjana Sunkara, an internal medicine physician who works at the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center in Ansonia, left, gets her face painted Thursday by patient advocate Ruth Torres of New Haven. The fair was held in the parking lot of the health center at 121 Wakelee Ave.

I met these two cuties and asked them to pose to show off their face art. They are Naszer Boyd, 7, and his sister, Amelia Boyd, 8 of Derby. They were at the fair with their mom, Aisha Boyd.

Ansonia resident Aubry Lyte gets a free cholesterol screening from medical assistant Gaynl Roberts of West Haven.


Check out the story about the fair here.

Health fair today in Ansonia

Festival in Ansonia to feature health screenings, wellness info, tag sale

'Cool on South Cliff' event slated

ANSONIA - South Cliff Street will be the place to be from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. May 17 as the Valley  Parish Nurse Program at First Congregational Church of Ansonia, 44 South Cliff St., sponsors a wellness fair.

There will be a huge tag sale held at neighboring Christ Episcopal Church, 56 S. Cliff St.
In addition, the Friends of the Ansonia Library will hold a book fair. The library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Everyone is invited to come and interact with local health fair vendors: Griffin Hospital's health screening van will be there; Griffin Pharmacy staff will discuss pharmacy programs; Visiting Nurse Services of Southern Connecticut will provide information about health care at home; the YMCA in Ansonia will offer information  about adult Silver Sneakers and wellness programs as well as children’s day camp and other programs for youth.

Also TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) will offer nutritional information and support; Bankers Life and Casualty representatives will be there to discuss insurance needs including long-term care; and there will be physical  therapists on hand providing balance assessments and exercise demonstrations. 

There also will be a variety of themed baskets and gifts raffled. For information about First Congregational Church of Ansonia visit www.fccansonia.org.

This post is taken from a press release from Joyce Ceccarelli, Director, Ansonia Library.

Health expo slated Saturday in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE - New England Young at Heart Health Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Woodbridge Senior Center gym, 4 Meeting House Lane.

Dr. Bernie Siegel, a Woodbridge resident, will be on hand from noon to 1 p.m. to sign his new book, The Art of Healing: Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom and Potential for Self-Healing.

A flu shot clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and there will be a variety of home, health and beauty products vendors.

Admission is free.

For more information call Elaine Marcucio, 203-887-5047 or elainem@youngatheartmagazine.com.


This post is taken from a press release.

Club in Shelton to host health fair, fun activities

Carnival games, magic show to be featured
SHELTON - The 12th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will take on a Family Carnival theme this year.
It will feature free food and games along with health, wellness, and safety programs and displays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 22.

The fair will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, One Positive Place.

It is sponsored by the Valley Parish Nurses of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Community Foundation, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, and Griffin Faculty Physicians Primary Care.

The fair will feature carnival games, a moon bounce and magic show.
Free food, drinks and healthy snacks will be available.

Free bike helmets

Other activities include health, wellness, and safety interactive displays, a car seat and bike helmet clinic, the Child Identification Program (CHIP), fire engines and rescue vehicles, a safety house to teach about safety features in homes, and more.

Free bike helmets will be available for the first 400 children.

The Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse program was established in 1990 and is now one of the largest in the country, with nearly 40 participating churches, more than 125 parish nurses, and 350 additional volunteers who support the nurses and who serve on the health cabinets of the individual churches.

The Boys & Girls Club provides, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide, and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Griffin Faculty Physicians Primary Care is a multi-specialty medical group affiliated with Griffin Hospital, offering exceptional, personalized care to residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the surrounding communities at conveniently located offices in Derby, Oxford, Southbury, Seymour and Shelton.

For information about the fair, call 203-732-1137 or 203-732-7584.
  
This post is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin to host heart health fair in Derby

DERBY - Information on how to stay heart healthy will be in the spotlight April 20 at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

The Heart Health Fair will run from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature presentations by medical experts.

Cardiac rehabilitation department director Eunice Lisk said Dr. Avinash Gulrajani will discuss pacemakers and defibrillators, Dr. Rista Ramlogan will speak on "Excess Weight and Stress on Heart Health," Dr. Alon Ronen will discuss "Food for Your Heart," Dr. Lisa Rosenberger will talk about "What is Integrative Medicine," and Dr. Martin Plavec will lead a roundtable discussion on cardiac issues.

Lisk also said members of Griffin Hospital's Cardiac Rehab and Fitness Center will hold their second annual reunion with a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The fair will offer information and demonstrations on services and programs offered at Griffin Hospital, including: blood pressure, cardiac risk and sleep apnea screenings, stroke assessments,  body composition, nutrition, exercise, congestive heart failure, CPR training, pet therapy, and more.

There will be healthy recipes and refreshments provided.

For more information, call 203-732-7107 or visit www.griffinhealth.org.

Ansonia church to host health fair

ANSONIA - Free health screenings and programs on how to stay healthy and safe highlight the 7th Annual Community Health Fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church, 96 Central St.
Attendees can receive free health screenings for stroke assessments (including cholesterol), blood pressure and diabetic screenings.
In addition, the fair will feature the Child Identification Program (CHIP), health and wellness displays and interactive health education booths.

The event is sponsored by Griffin Hospital’s Valley Parish Nurse Program, Valley NAACP and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Neighborhood Small Grants.

The above is a release from Griffin Hospital in Derby.