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Help Us by Donating to the CT Food Bank at Any of Our LocationsMonday, November 28, 2011
Not only are there over 390,000 Connecticut residents struggling with hunger, but our soup kitchens and food pantries served by CT Food Bank have reported an average 30% increase in demand for their services. We have also learned that The USDA found CT is one of the largest increases in food-insecure households in the country.
We are proud to promote the good work CT Food Bank is doing and hope your efforts will make a difference to thousands of households this holiday season. Our collection bins will be in our waiting rooms ALL MONTH. Canned and dried food are accepted, but for more ideas, please visit the www.ctfoodbank.org.
Help us fill everyone’s plate this holiday season by donating at one of our 7 medical offices and physical therapy facilities, OR by donating to our virtual drive by clicking HERE.
STEP UP TO A BETTER LIFEOct 28, 2011
Do you have ankle, foot pain? It could be arthritis. This FREE program will discull the diagnosis, treatment and surgical advances for arthritis that can improve our mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Enzo Sella will be the guest speaker at ATRIA LARSON PLACE, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. This event is sponsored by Hospital of St. Raphael. There is free parking, registration is recommended! Call 203 789-3275 or click here.
Watch For Our Physicians Appearing at 10pm on MyTV 9!
Sept - Dec, 2011
Every Thursday 2 of our physicians are asked questions by WTNH's Jocelyn Mimenta regarding their specialties. Learn who our specialists are and the latest information regarding surgery and treatment options during Channel 9's half hour news segment.
- September 29
- Dr. Ruwe and Coach Williams of Yale Bulldogs talk football!
- October 6
- Dr. Kaplan and Kevin Pasley, PA, discuss OrthoNOW Emergency and Walk-In Care in Branford and Hamden
- October 13
- Dr. Kramer and Dr. Beiner discuss the latest advancements in spine care.
- October 20
- Dr. Kelley and Al Carbone, the Commissioner of the SCC, discuss how we work closely with high school athletes for their orthopaedic care and injury prevention.
- October 27
- Dr. Minotti and Dr. McCallum discuss Joint Replacement.
- November 3
- Dr. Cohen and Jack McDonald, Athletic Director for Quinnipiac University discuss how important Sports Medicine is for QU's athletes, plus the Bobcat's upcoming schedule at TD Bank Center in Hamden.
- November 10
- Dr. Caminear and Dr. Sella discuss the lates in foot and ankle surgery.
- November 17
- A repeat of our OrthoNOW conversation with Dr. Kramer and Keviin Pasley, PA
- December 1
- Dr. Aversa and Dr. Diana discuss their passion for Sports Medicine, especially at the high school level.
2011 Best Of Reader Poll
July, 2011
New Haven, CT -- Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists wins Best Orthopaedic Practice/Sports Medicine 2011 by the New Haven Advocate readers…….again! We have been honored with this popular designation for the third year and wish to thank those who participated in this popular “Best Of” election. We realize there are many quality Orthopaedic Physicians in the area, and truly want to thank the voters for instilling their confidence and appreciation in our physicians and services once again.
We are also pleased that STAR Physical Therapy also has been honored in this year’s election as well!
Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists moves their Surgical Center to Branford
June, 2011
Pictured above: CEO Glenn Elia, John Kelley, MD, John Aversa, MD, Anthony DaRos (First Selectman Branford, Enzo Sella MD, and Patrick Ruwe MD
Pictured below: Glenn Elia with members of the Branford Chamber of Commerce
New Haven, CT -- 2011 has become a year of growth for Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists. Their new state-of-the-art Surgical Center has opened its doors in early June, making Branford their largest of 7 facilities. Branford now proudly houses a medical office, OrthoNOW Emergency and Walk-In Care, an MRI Center, Star Physical Therapy, and now a customized Surgical Center used exclusively by their group of 18 physicians.
"We had our own Surgical Center in Hamden", says CEO Glenn Elia, "but that facility housed only 2 operating rooms. We had outgrown our space and were looking to expand. Branford now has 3 operating rooms and a new Pain Management Room, thereby enhancing our ability to better treat more of our patients needs."
First Selectman of Branford, Anthony DeRos, did the honors by cutting the ribbon on June 30. There was a gathering of over 50 people who came to enjoy a tour of the new facility given by Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists’ physicians and surgical center employees.
Branford’s Chamber of Commerce President, Ed Lazarus says, "It’s nice to know that Branford has a cutting edge surgical center located in our community. These centers are nice, not just for the patient, but for the family too. When it comes to quality care, we don’t have to drive far to be spoiled." Patients will find our location convenient with easy, free parking.
SCC Corporate Sponsor Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Awards "Comeback Player" Scholarships
May, 2011
Hamden, CT -- Two senior student athletes – Katie Winkle (Sacred Heart Academy) and Jack Singleton (Guilford HS) – are the initial recipients of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists’ "Comeback Player of the Year" scholarship award. Both students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be used for their college education.
A corporate sponsor of the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC), Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists P.C. (COS) offered a Comeback Player of the Year Scholarship for one male and one female athlete who participated in an interscholastic sport during the 2010/2011 season, and showed great leadership both on an off the field after their severe injury. Coaches and school’s athletic directors nominated these student-athletes after they each suffered an unfortunate injury that prohibited them from play during their high school careers.
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Pictured left: Katie Winkle, Dr Richard Diana, Pictured right: Tom Unger, Guilford head football coach, Jack Singleton, Pat Ruwe, MD
Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Doctors Honored in Connecticut Magazine’s Top Doc Award
April, 2011
Connecticut is a busy, competitive, up-to-the-minute player in the world of modern medicine—making it a special honor for the "Top Docs" listed in 2011’s Connecticut Magazine to have been picked by their peers.
Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists is proud to have their physicians among those who have been bestowed this honor.
View Our PhysiciansRon Darling, Rich Diana return to New Haven, swap stories from Yale days
Thursday, January 27, 2011
It was less of a hot stove morning than a family visit with two of Yale’s sports giants, teammates, and later professional athletes who reached the pinnacle of their respective sports.
With George Grande serving as moderator/favorite uncle during the third Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Hot Stove Breakfast at Long Wharf Theater Wednesday, nearly 200 area sports fans in the audience were on the inside of a family reunion that began at the age of 14 when Rich Diana — recalled by Ron Darling as "that chubby kid from Connecticut" — dusted Darling in a foot race at a scouting event in Massachusetts. Four years later, they coincidentally found themselves reporting to the freshman football team at Yale.
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Pictured left to right: Ron Darling, Dr Richard Diana of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, and George Grande (moderator)
Tony Dungy, Dan Patrick Captivates the Crowd at Lauralton Hall FundraiserFriday, December 10, 2010
Lauralton Hall held "An Evening with Tony Dungy and Dan Patrick" as a fundraiser for the school on Friday, December 10, sponsored by COS.
Tony Dungy is a former professional football player, a Super Bowl winning coach, and analyst of NBC’s Emmy-nominated studio show Football Night in America. Dan Patrick is host of The Dan Patrick Show and co-host of NBC’s Football Night in America. The legendary coach and award-winning sportscaster discussed a wide range of topics including top athletes of the day, the state of the NFL, women’s sports, Super Bowl XLV predictions and a whole lot more. Lauralton Hall president, Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D., gave brief opening and closing remarks.
The evening began with a cocktail reception with Tony and Dan held in the Lauralton Hall Mansion prior to the general presentation. Tony and Dan spoke about various topics before taking questions from the audience.
Pictured left to right: Legendary coach Tony Dungy and CEO of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Glenn Elia