PUTNAM — Five physicians practicing in the Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) integrated system have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s recently published “Top Docs” list. 

The doctors affiliated with DKH included on the “Top Docs” list are:

* Sherry Kroll, MD, internal medicine, employed at Day Kimball Medical Group

* Jeffry Nestler, MD, gastroenterology, Connecticut GI & Medical Associates, PC; associated with Day Kimball Medical Group

* Mandeep Dhami, MD, oncology, Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology  Associates (ECHO); associated with DKH Cancer Care Center 

* Dinesh Kapur, MD, oncology/hematology, Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology Associates (ECHO); associated with DKH Cancer Care Center 

* Dennis Slater, MD, oncology, Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology Associates (ECHO); associated with DKH Cancer Care Center 

“We’re very proud that these doctors – all part of the DKH family – are being recognized for the great care that they provide on a daily basis,” said John Graham, MD, DKH vice president for medical affairs and quality/chief medical officer. “They truly are emblematic of the high-quality, healthcare professionals working throughout our organization. We’re fortunate to have such outstanding physicians in our network and extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the five honorees.”

According to Connecticut Magazine, more than 5,000 questionnaires were sent to Connecticut doctors “…asking them to recommend a doctor (other than themselves) to whom they would send a loved one for expert medical care.”  The magazine reports that the 2014 survey focused on eight specialties: allergy and immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, family medicine, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics and podiatry. As posted on connecticutmag.com: “The top vote-getters in those categories made the Top Docs listings, along with all those doctors in other specialties who finished at the top of our surveys from the years 2011-2013. We’ve done our best to update all the doctors’ information along the way.”

 

 

National 

Prevention 

Week declared 

PUTNAM — Putnam P.R.I.D.E. the Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone, a drug free communities coalition, has asked Mayor Tony Falzarano to declare May 18-24 as National Prevention Week for the Town of Putnam.

Romeo Blackmar, PRIDE coordinator, said ,“Our community drug-prevention coalition strives to educate the children of Putnam about the dangers of alcohol, drug and tobacco use. National Prevention Week recognizes the importance of preventing substance abuse and the promotion of mental health treatment.” 

National Prevention Week recognizes the fact that almost 21 million people in America suffer from substance dependence or abuse on a daily basis and more than twice that number of adults suffer from a mental illness.  

Deputy Chief of Police and Chairman of PRIDE, Lee Konicki, said, “PRIDE’S mission, “To unite the citizens of Putnam in a partnership to create and foster a safe, drug-free environment for the entire community” has resulted in raising community awareness of alcohol and other drug related issues.  By recognizing and promoting National Prevention Week, PRIDE joins hundreds of coalitions and communities nationwide that strive to make a difference in the lives of those who may suffer from substance abuse or mental health issues in the future.”  

In his proclamation Mayor Falzarano said that the issues of substance abuse and mental health problems affect all communities large and small. www.SAMHSA.org  or www.putnampride.org 

 

 

Visiting

Putnam Bank, President and CEO Tom Borner with Senator Christopher Murphy; advocating for Eastern Connecticut and Community Banking. Courtesy photo.