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N. GROSVENORDALE — Earl Pina Sr., 78, of Riverside Dr., died suddenly Aug. 6, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Lisa R. (Smith) Pina.
Born in 1946 in Providence, he was the son of the late Bernadino and Edna (Lamoureux) Pina.
Earl served with the U.S. Army 31st Infantry from June 3, 1963, until being honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1964.
He served overseas for nine and a half months during his enlistment.
Mr. Pina worked for many years as a driver for the Quiet Corner Transport.
Earl was a member of the American Legion Post 13 in Putnam, enjoyed woodworking, and was an avid fan of the New York Jets and all the UConn Husky sports teams.
He leaves his wife, Lisa Pina of N. Grosvenordale; his children, Earl Pina Jr. (Patricia) of Cranston, R.I., and Regina Rose Pina of Coventry, R.I.; his mother-in-law, Barbara Smith of Danielson; eight grandchildren, Geno Pina, Tyler Pina, James Pina, John Folcarelli, Alexander Pina, Jarrod Pina, Deanna Grenier, and Mariah Pina; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Josie Pina and his siblings, Benny Pina, Arthur Pina, Joe Pina, Frank Pina, Carol Burns, and Shirley Delgado.
A Celebration of Earl’s life will be from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Putnam Elks Lodge, 64 Edmond St., Putnam.
Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
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dkh ortho pg 7 8-15-24
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DKH expands orthopedic services
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health (DKH) recently formed of The Ortho Group at Day Kimball Health and a new partnership with Ortho Rhode Island (Ortho RI). The expanded orthopedic practice serves patients at Day Kimball Healthcare Center, at 12 South Main St. and now includes three advanced practice providers and four surgeons.
The Ortho Group provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including sports medicine interventions, therapeutic services, and a broad spectrum of non-operative and surgical treatment options for injuries such as fractures, joint replacements, sprains, and strains.
The partnership with Ortho RI further strengthens DKH’s commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care to the community while expanding the range of services and treatments it provides. Based in Warwick, R.I., Ortho RI is a leader in orthopedic innovation like robotic-assisted surgery, and is committed to providing the best patient experience to communities throughout southern New England.
“We are very excited to introduce The Ortho Group and our partnership with Ortho Rhode Island to the community,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Health. “With the addition of our advanced practice providers along with orthopedic surgeons, and new partners from Ortho RI, DKH is now positioned to further enhance our ability to provide the highest level of comprehensive orthopedic care. Together, this team brings decades of experience, and a commitment to superior outcomes, enhancing our ability to meet the demands and expectations of our patients.”
The orthopedic surgeons include: Brian H. Cohen, MD: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specialiizes in open and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle; Victor Gennaro, DO: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon; Sidney P. Migliori, MD: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related surgeries and leads the Ortho RI Total Joint Replacement Program; and Douglass Weiss, MD: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon who commpleted a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine.
Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers include: Alyson Hernigle, PA-C, AT-C: Board-certified Physician’s Assistant with a bachelor’s in athletic training; David J. LaChance, APRN: Board-certified Nurse Practitioner; and Michael G. Olm MS, PA-C: Board-certified physician assistant.
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murray pg 7 8-15-24
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Murray is DKH employee of month
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health (DKH) has named Jim Murray, Desktop Support Technician in its information technology (IT) department, June’s employee of the month.
With more than two decades of experience in the IT field, Murray began his career with DKH in 2021. In his current role, he serves as the primary point of contact for the hospital system’s Client Services IT Help Desk where he assists users by providing a wide array of administrative, technical, and procedural support. He’s known for his proactive and helpful approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
“Jim’s dedication and expertise have made a significant impact on our organization,” said Kyle Kramer, DKH Chief Executive Officer. “Beyond his professional achievements, Jim is valued for his positive attitude and willingness to help others in our fast-paced environment. His commitment to excellence and customer service embodies the spirit of teamwork and dedication that we cherish at Day Kimball.”
Born in Providence, he grew up in Pawtucket, R.I., and now lives in Cumberland, R.I., with his wife Kristin and daughter Mabel. Outside of work, he enjoys camping in New Hampshire and summer vacations in Ocean City.
Day Kimball Health’s employee of the month program is sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation in appreciation of our healthcare workers and all they do for our community.
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putnam pg 7 8-15-24
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Putnam Science wraps up successful three-day camp
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy’s Drills and Skills just finished its second and final basketball clinic of the summer. The shorter three-day camp was just as successful as the week-long camp held back in July with 65 campers attending
“I was so happy to see so many kids attend our camps this summer,” said PSA Head Coach Tom Espinosa. “I strongly feel we have one of the best camp coaching staffs around and we have fun, but we really push the kids to get better as well.”
The campers were split into two divisions and played games, worked on skills and competed in competitions.
On the last day both the NBA division and the Big East division held an All-Star game for the players who stood out during the camp. Also, local basketball legend Donald Cushing took the time as the guest speaker and spoke to the kids about many important things including how to improve your game and playing at the next levels.
The individual winners from the NBA include TJ Espinosa (MVP, Free Throw Shooting, Elbow Shooting, Hot Shot and 1-on-1); Kaileigh Eslin (Coaches Award) and Trevor Turner (Hustle Award). Individual winners from the Big East include: Lacie Guardiola (MVP and Hot Shot); Isaac LaFrance (Free Throw Shooting); Henry Orrell (Elbow Shooting); Thomas Neal (1-on-1 and Hustle Award); and Austin Hanson (Coaches Award).
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