PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) announced the addition of three physicians to the Day Kimball Medical Group (DKMG) in the areas of infectious diseases, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
“We are excited to welcome these highly talented physicians to our growing medical staff,” said Matthew Roy, VP, Business Development and Physician Services, Day Kimball Healthcare. “We look forward to their expertise in providing high quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care services to the community in northeast Connecticut.”
Emily Ramasra, MD, has joined the DKMG Internal Medicine practice at 612 Hartford Pike in Dayville. She is board-certified in internal medicine and specializes in infectious diseases. She recently completed her fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, and completed her internal medicine residency at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg in Pennsylvania in 2018.
She is a member of the American College of Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. When not practicing medicine she enjoys running, photography, economics, and spending time with family and friends.
Paula Dibo, MD, has also joined the DKMG Internal Medicine practice in Dayville. She received her medical degree from Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Facultad de Medicina, Córdoba Argentina in 2014, and completed her internal medicine residency this year at SBH Health System in Bronx, NY. Dr. Dibo received the Resident of the Year Award for best physician from SBH Health University in June 2018, and is a member of the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Dibo is fluent in English, Spanish and French. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Nicholas Cundiff, DO, joined the DKMG Pediatrics Center at 320 Pomfret Street in Putnam.
Dr. Cundiff obtained his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio in 2017, and completed his pediatric residency in 2020 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
He is the founder and director of Stella Maris Ministries, a non-profit corporation that provides children with complex medical needs a sailing trip in the Charleston harbor, joined by their families as a time for respite and new memories.
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Giving Spirit
Dec. 19 the TEEG staff, board and volunteers held their annual Christmas gift distribution. The COVID-19 solution was magical. Families were asked to select the meal items they wanted, and meal boxes were custom built and packed, ready for pick up. Volunteer groups built themed “floats” that were decorated and parked outside the building, creating a “Winter Wonderland” that allowed families to select from the wide array of gifts that had been generously given by the community throughout the month of December. Each float served a different age group and volunteer “elves” helped families select items for their children. In addition to being able to “shop” the floats, each family received a requested gift for each child in their family. 280 local children will have a wonderful Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of their community. Courtesy photo.
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Honored
BOSTON — Five local students were named to the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the spring 2020 semester: Corey Edward Barry of Brooklyn; Thomas R Castle of Hampton; Camile Renee Harvanek of N. Grosvenordale; Maria Cara Fredette of Putnam; Tyler Robert Hopkins of Thompson.
On President’s List
CLEMSON, S.C. — Sheridan Kathleen Hogan of Danielson was named to the President’s List at Clemson University. Hogan, whose major is biochemistry, made the President’s List for the spring 2020 semester.
Honored
CLEMSON, S.C. — Eric Carl Andreozzi of Chepachet was named to the dean’s list at Clemson University. Andreozzi, whose major is packaging science, made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.
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Boosted by event sponsorships, United Services 19th Annual Irish Night raised a record $13,000 for Children and Family Programs in its first online event.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the agency to postpone its annual St. Patrick’s Day themed event in March, as well as move the event online.
United Services held a weeklong online auction capped with a live Zoom event Oct. 16, featuring a concert from Kala Farnham.
Event sponsors Mutual of America, Genoa Healthcare and Putnam Ford, as well as Jewett City Savings Bank and Lake Road Generating helped to make the event a success. More than 35 local businesses donated items or gift certificates to make the auction packages.
United Services President/CEO Diane L. Manning said United Services has seen an increase in demand for children’s mental health services this year, as children and families deal with the stressors of the pandemic and the disruptions it has brought to daily life.
All proceeds benefitted United Services Children and Family Programs including: One of the busiest Child Guidance Clinics in the state, an award-winning program providing trauma-informed and trauma-focused mental health services for children and adolescents; family programs, including parent education and support groups such as Kinship Care; the region’s only Domestic Violence Program with 24/7/365 emergency crisis, shelter and supportive services to families; Youth Service Bureau and Juvenile Review Board, coordinating youth service programs, juvenile justice intervention.
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