by | Nov 22, 2010 9:56 am | Comments (0)
Several Valley organizations received grants from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
The region’s largest grantmaker and permanent endowment, announced Monday about $5 million in grants to 79 nonprofits serving the Greater New Haven region.
by | Nov 18, 2010 11:58 am | Comments (0)
In a debate just published online in the International Journal of Obesity, obesity and nutrition expert, Dr. David Katz — Director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center — says it is forks over feet.
Continue reading ‘Expert Says ‘Calories In’ Trump ‘Calories Out’ in Childhood Obesity’
by | Nov 18, 2010 11:47 am | Comments (0)
The Parent Child Resource Center (PCRC), the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, is pleased to announce its 35th Annual Meeting.
by | Nov 18, 2010 11:43 am | Comments (0)
The Connecticut Health Foundation has announced Lina Paredes as its new vice president of program. Paredes will join a dynamic program team to guide the implementation of CT Health’s grant-making strategies and initiatives; oversee evaluation and ensure effectiveness of all grant-making, program related activities and the Health Leadership Fellows program.
by | Nov 18, 2010 11:41 am | Comments (0)
In light of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Connecticut Pregnancy Exposure Information Service (CPEIS), a non-profit based at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington that aims to educate women about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, urges women to learn more about diabetes’ potentially devastating impact on pregnancy.
by | Nov 17, 2010 5:52 pm | Comments (0)
Birmingham Group Health Services is calling it quits.
The nonprofit agency has created a non-smoking campus at its properties on Main and East Main streets in downtown Ansonia.
“The purpose is to lead the cause against a preventive disease that leads to death,” said Pamela Mautte, director of Valley Substance Abuse Action Council (VSAAC).
by | Nov 8, 2010 7:09 pm | Comments (0)
The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of the Valley United Way, and Mr. Jack Brady of Ansonia, were recently honored as recipients of Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc.’s (BGHS) Good Neighbor Awards at the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 20th.
The BGHS Good Neighbor Awards are presented annually to a corporation/business and an individual who have shown outstanding support of BGHS and the individuals and families that the organization serves.
by | Oct 25, 2010 4:18 am | Comments (0)
Charlotte Rowell heard some advice last week on how to keep her cholesterol in check.
That advice could help Rowell stay healthy and help Seymour save money.
by | Oct 6, 2010 9:18 am | Comments (0)
Susan Omilian was already a long-time advocate for women victimized by domestic violence when a phone call from her sister-in-law in October 1999 made her work far more personal.
“It’s Maggie,” the sister-in-law said, referring to Omilian’s niece, then a 19-year-old sophomore at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. “She’s been shot. She’s dead.”
by | Oct 4, 2010 9:03 am | Comments (0)
Folks from as far away as Brooklyn came to Derby bright and early Saturday morning to participate in Griffin Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care Second Annual 5K Walk-Run.
Proceeds from the event will go toward creating a Comprehensive Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.
The goal — $1 million. Click here for more info.
Continue reading ‘Participation Doubles In Cancer Center Walk’
