Adelbrook CFO to receive service award American Red Cross receives $50K donation

CROMWELL — Susan M. Brosseau, Chief Financial Officer at Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, has been selected by The Connecticut Society of Public Accountants to receive their 2021 Distinguished Service Award, according to a statement.

Founded in 1908, CTCPA is a professional association that promotes and supports more than 6,000 certified public accountants through advocacy, community and education.

The 2nd Annual Women Awards Ceremony, set for Jan. 20, celebrates exceptional female CPAs and recognizes their many contributions to the industry. Given in two categories, Distinguished Service and Women to Watch, awardees represent exemplary CPAs in business, public accounting, government and the non-profit sector, according to the statement.

Susan Brosseau, CPA, has been a key member of Ädelbrook’s senior leadership team for more than five years. “Susan’s leadership has helped propel Ädelbrook’s growth as a premier nonprofit agency serving individuals with Autism,” Adelbrook said in a statement. “She has a unique ability to bring the financial aspects of management to life for our many human service managers. Her passion for financial management, coupled with advocacy and leadership skills, has expanded access to services for those in need.”

Previously, Brosseau was a supervisor at the accounting firm of Guilmartin, Dipiro and Sokolowski, a senior accountant at the Universal Health Care Foundation of CT and a senior manager in the accounting division of the professional services company PricewaterhouseCoopers. A 1985 graduate of the University of Connecticut, with a degree in accounting, she also received Encore Fellowships from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and Encore!Hartford. She is an executive committee member, and treasurer, of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Connecticut.

Free radon tests offered

MIDDLETOWN — The city’s health department, in conjunction with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, is encouraging local residents to test for radon gas especially during the upcoming colder weather months, according to a statement.

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas which comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. You cannot see, taste or smell radon. When emitted into open air, radon gas is rendered virtually harmless. However, when it becomes trapped in a structure such as a house (particularly when doors and windows remain closed for extended periods), radon can accumulate to dangerous levels. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon has been linked to an increased risk for acquiring lung cancer. Your neighbor’s house may not have a radon problem but you might. The only sure way to know if your home has a radon problem is to perform a simple test, according to the statement.

To get a test kit, you must own a home in Middletown and have not tested for radon within the last 10 years, unless structural or other modifications have been made to your house. Kits will be mailed and can be obtained by calling 860-638-4962. The number of radon test kits is limited and will be given out first-come, first served, one per household.

For additional information about radon, visit the U.S EPA website at www.epa.gov/radon or Connecticut Department of Public Health website at www.ct.gov.

FARMINGTON — ConnectiCare, a leading Connecticut health plan, has donated $50,000 to support the work of American Red Cross Biomedical Services. The donation, made through the Ready 365 Giving Program, is a continuation of ConnectiCare’s partnership with the Red Cross Connecticut Chapter and elevates the company to a Gold level supporter, according to a statement.

“We’re grateful to ConnectiCare for their generous, continued support of the Red Cross mission,” said Mario Bruno, CEO, American Red Cross in Connecticut and Rhode Island. “ConnectiCare’s partnership supports the Red Cross in our efforts to help maintain a sufficient blood supply for hospital patients in need and fulfill our lifesaving mission each day.”

Through the partnership, ConnectiCare has helped advance the Red Cross’ mission by sponsoring blood drives and supporting the demand for blood and platelet donations. The Red Cross must collect about 12,500 donations of blood each day to meet U.S. hospital patient needs. Donated blood is essential in the care of patients relying on lifesaving blood transfusions for surgeries, cancer treatments, car accidents, and other emergencies. By sponsoring blood drives, companies like ConnectiCare not only help to collect lifesaving blood but also raise awareness about the need for donations.

“During these unprecedented times, organizations like the Red Cross are essential to providing a safe and healthy future for Connecticut communities,” said Eric Galvin, president of ConnectiCare. “We’re thankful for the opportunity to advance our partnership with the American Red Cross and support its mission of ensuring adequate blood supply for those in need.”

Last year, the American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter collected more than 101,000 pints of blood at more than 3,400 blood drives to provide lifesaving blood components, plasma derivatives, and transfusion services to hospitals and acute care facilities across the state.

For more information on how to support the Red Cross through blood donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org. To learn more about becoming a Red Cross Ready 365 Member, visit RedCross.org/ct.