Brooker Memorial’s Annual Report – 2023-2024
Annual Report 2023-2024
MoreImportant Notice regarding Husky Health Insurance
Beginning April 1, 2023 the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision ends. So, what does that mean? Since the start of the pandemic DSS has not required anyone to do redeterminations to maintain insurance coverage. That will now stop, and families will need to complete the necessary paperwork in order to remain insured. Please watch for mailings from DSS as the deadlines are often very tight and we would hate for any of our families to get to a medical appointment and be told they do not have insurance. If you need help doing re-determination paperwork please reach out to New Opportunities here in Torrington and they can assist. Their phone number is 860-482-9749. Please remember to bring bank statements, paycheck stubs, client ID number, benefit award letters (if you, or dependents are receiving SSI, SSDI, SNAP, or Cash Assistance benefits) for anyone who is asking for assistance or lives in the home. You will also need your username and password (if you have filed electronically before).
MoreBrooker Memorial Unveils Sculpture
The sculpture will serve as an uplifting focal point at an important gateway to Torrington from the Litchfield area and points west. The sculpture was funded by a generous grant received from the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation. Brooker received the news that we were awarded this grant in 2021 and a committee of board members, corporators and employees was formed to develop a competitive selection process and ultimately select an artist for the project. The committee included: Charles V. Beyer, Tyson Chamberlin, Cathy Coyle, Brenda DiCarlo, Lisa Ferris, James Fontana, Judith McElhone and Alan Temkin. A “call for artwork” was sent out to dozens of artists, both local and from around the country. The call specified the piece of artwork should “be head-turning to passerby and engaging to all who are children at heart! It went on to say this art should represent the kind of joy that Brooker brings to the community, it should make a loud statement that we exist for the good of the community, should have capacity to be appreciated from near or far and should beg to be photographed, especially with smiling, happy children around it and loving families enjoying its beauty. The committee ultimately selected Clayton Schwartz, a sculptor from Pinellas Park, Florida. Mr. Swartz is an accomplished artist who creates vibrant and inspirational aluminum sculptures for public art, corporations and private collectors around the country. At the same time Brooker was planning it sculpture project, the city applied for and became the third official cultural district in the state. According to Brooker Executive Director Cathy Coyle, Brooker’s property and the sculpture were purposely included in this newly established district. She says, “We are thrilled to present this significant public art project to the community. Having it be included within the cultural district lends credibility and exposure.” Brooker Memorial is excited to share this piece of artwork with its families and the community. Brooker Memorial is grateful to the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation for making this public art project possible. Brooker is excited to share our sculpture with the community and is proud to be a part of Torrington’s cultural district. Here is what the pieces looked like before the final:
MoreBrooker Memorial Pediatric Dental Center Announces 2022/2023 Dental Program Dates!
Brooker Memorial Pediatric Dental Center Announces 2022/2023 Dental Program Dates! Dear Region One, Torrington Public Schools and Botelle School Parents, Medical and permission forms are below, on your school website, or by requesting a paper copy from your school nurse. Spanish versions are also available. Please fill out ALL requested information asked on the following forms AND sign the required areas. *** DUE TO THE DELAYED START TIME OF THIS PROGRAM, WE ARE ASKING THAT IF YOUR CHILD HAS HAD DENTAL CARE WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS THAT YOU DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM*** For Region One Public School Students Location: Sharon Center School Medical/Permission Forms: Region One Medical & Permission Form (English PDF) Region One Médica y Formulario De Permiso (Español PDF) For Torrington Public School Students Location: Vogel-Wetmore Medical/Permission Forms: Torrington Medical & Permission Form (PDF) Torrington Medical & Formulario De Permiso (Español)(PDF) For Botelle School Students Location: 128 Greenwoods Rd E, Norfolk Historic District, CT 06058 Medical/Permission Forms: Botelle Medical & Permission Form (PDF) As always, we will be adhering to our strict dental sterilization procedures. All of our school settings are licensed by the State of Connecticut Health Department. We look forward to our return to school! Sincerely, Debra Ravlin, RDH (860) 489-1328 ext. 0
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