HARTFORD’S FINEST2015 PROFILE SERIES:

Presenting Hartford professionals this week who demonstratecontinued excellence in: Law, Healthcare, Education & Business for 2015

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PROMOTION

Professional instruction in a positive environment is the education you will receive at DANCE EXPRESS OF TOLLAND, LLC. They have been providing quality ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern and theatre dance instruction for more than 27 years. The school believes in the disciplines learned through dance as well as the self-esteem and confidence that the dancers develop through their achievements and will last a lifetime. Class sizes are small for individualized attention and students may start as young as two all the way to 70 years old. They have five spacious dance rooms

and a dance apparel store. Dance Express also has three dance companies & competing teams that perform throughout the tri-state area. Contact them about their Intensive classes with prominent special guests.Visit: www.danceexpress5678.com

68 Hartford TnpkTolland

(860)871-1922

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HUGHES HEALTH & REHABILITATION, INC. is a licensed skilled nursing facility. Since 1961 Hughes Health & Rehab has provided quality care for those with chronic illness, as well as those needing convalescence & rehabilitation. The Hughes staff is a devoted group of trained nursing, rehabilitation and medical professionals who have spent 10, 20, even 30 years providing an environment conducive to the residents’ recovery. Their method is direct: Caring for loved ones family style. For the 6th consecutive year, Hughes was selected as one of America’s Best Nursing Facilities by the Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Nursing Homes. Hughes was selected for its performance in health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Overall, Hughes received the highest 5-star rating. It also received the Silver National

Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and was selected as one of America’s best nursing facilities by U.S. News & World Report. Visit: www.hugheshealth.com

29 Highland StWest Hartford(860)236-5623

PREMIER FLIGHT CENTER, LLC has built an enviable record of achievement in aviation training & education. For more than 20 years, they have provided FAA-approved flight instruction. They offer classes for private pilot ground school, instrument ground school & flight instructor ground school. You must have a Private Pilot license to enroll in Instrument Ground School, a Private Pilot license AND an Instrument Rating to enroll in the Commercial Pilot ground school. The center is “VA Approved” for flight training. Veterans will need to contact their local VA Office to determine their specific benefits since the amount of costs covered varies individually. Premier’s instructors have earned various college degrees including PhD’s. Some instructors are lawyers, teachers & scientists! Classes fill quickly, so contact them soon! Located at Brainard Airport. Visit: www.premierflightct.com

58 Lindbergh DrHartford

(860)724-2245

ATTORNEY MICHAEL H. AGRANOFF provides families & adults throughout the State of CT with personalized legal solutions to DCF problems, and full service support including visitation & related matters. DCF and Juvenile Court cases involve allegations of child abuse & neglect. In the unfortunate circumstances that children are taken away by the state, Mike works diligently to protect the entitlement of parents to raise their children, place the children in the care of relatives, ensure that all parties’ rights are protected, and help to get the child returned to their parents if possible. Mike has resolved hundreds of juvenile dependency cases for parents, grandparents, guardians & other family members who have been involved in DCF & Juvenile Court matters. His practice includes family law & minor criminal defense related to DCF matters. Practicing law since 1988 and DCF defense law since early 1991, Mike works to keep clients informed and actively involved in their cases. Clients do not need to rely on DCF for legal advice. Visit: www.agranofflaw.com

99 Stafford Rd, Rt 30Ellington

(860)872-1024

Drs. Amy S. Breakstone, Wendy M. Latshaw, Carmelina Luongo, Suzanne E. Miller and Candice Shea, with their Certified Nurse Midwife at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT OB/GYN are dedicated to the special needs of women. Whether your desires are for gentle & respectful birthing combined with the use of the latest & safest techniques for insuring delivery, midwifery services, laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci® Robotic GYN surgery, in-office sterilization (Essure) & polyp removal, high-risk obstetrics, hysteroscopy, infertility diagnosis & treatment, total contraception, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal problems, breast disease, cancer detection including colposcopy, onsite bone densitometry & ultrasound, or you just want someone to talk to about your health as a woman, this is the practice for you. The providers at Central Connecticut OB/GYN have trained at well-known institutions and the physicians are Board Certified in their specialty. A division of Women’s Health Connecticut. Offices in Bristol (25 Newell Rd) & Southington (1131 West St). Visit: www.ccogwomenshealth.com

Offices in Bristol& Southington(860)276-6800

JENNIFER E. DAVIS is a respected Canton attorney who practices collaborative divorce law & mediation to help parting couples restructure their families without the added pain often involved in going to court. Jennifer explains that the collaborative divorce process utilizes a joint problem solving approach; considering the interests and priorities of both spouses and their attorneys who commit in writing to share all pertinent information which remains confidential to the process, to communicate respectfully, constructively & creatively, participate in conferences, and to file nothing unilaterally in court until a final settlement is reached. Jennifer is quick to point out that collaborative divorce settlements are highly rated for producing lasting agreements and beneficial co-parenting plans. Jennifer has more than 25 years of legal experience and has a special interest in custody & child-related issues.Visit: www.jdavislaw.com

326 Albany Tnpk#A, Canton

(860)693-1989

NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is Connecticut’s premier co-ed, Catholic, college preparatory school. From their rigorous academic curriculum, to their exceptional athletic teams and fine & performing arts programs, to their inspiring student life and character-building activities, Northwest Catholic provides opportunities for all students to learn and grow in a remarkable educational setting, grounded in Catholic faith and moral values. Northwest Catholic’s diverse student body, expert faculty and staff, and forward-looking philosophies make it the ideal place for young people to prepare for success in their evolving global society. The school aids students in the development of the principles of morality, discipline and self-reliance within a caring community. Today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders at Northwest Catholic High School. Northwest Catholic will administer its Entrance Exam on Saturday, November 14 and Saturday December 5, from 8am to noon. Visit: www.northwestcatholic.org

29 Wampanoag DrWest Hartford(860)236-4221

A STEP ABOVE THE REST

SKILLED CARE REHABILITATION CENTER

THE DIFFERENCE IN FLIGHT TRAINING

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

MEDIATED/COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS

COMPLETE WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE

DCF DEFENSE & JUVENILE COURT

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NEW BRITAIN is a haven of healing & comfort that seamlessly bridges the transition from hospital-to-home for individuals recovering from surgery, injury or illness. With a reputation for clinical excellence, Autumn Lake offers a rich complement of specialized programs including Cardio-Pulmonary Care, Wound Care, Peritoneal Dialysis, Orthopedic Rehabilitation and IV Therapy, and is a recognized leader in maintaining a low rate of hospital re-admissions. Autumn Lake maintains a self-contained 38-bed subacute unit with its own private entrance, spacious gym, dining room and an array of comfort-enhancing amenities. The unit features Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy 7-days-a-week. Consistent with Autumn Lake’s focus on the individualized care of every resident and its goal of providing a personalized experience where patients’ needs are anticipated and fulfilled, Autumn Lake offers on-site concierge service to ensure that every patient’s comfort is satisfied at all times. Autumn Lake’s level of hospitality is unique to the industry, fulfilling their motto of “Bringing Hospitality to Healing.”Visit: NewBritain.AutumnLakeHC.com

400 Brittany Farms RdNew Britain

(860)224-3111

ALL-EMBRACING SUBACUTE REHAB & NURSING CARE

Drs. Patrick F. Albergo & Duane F. Austin at CONNECTICUT EYE CENTER, PC are Board Certified Ophthalmologists who have been caring for patients for more than 25 years. They provide general eye examinations for eyeglasses & contact lenses along with specializing in bladeless, LensX (laser) cataract surgery, toric lens implants, dry eye treatment, diagnosis & treatment of glaucoma & diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration. Drs. Albergo & Austin’s goal is to provide thorough exams, consultations & explanations. Should patients require eye surgery, the doctors are pleased to provide LensX cataract surgery and most types of laser eye surgery at Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center, a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. Through this affiliation, Connecticut Eye Center is able to provide a more comfortable

environment and high quality, cost-effective care for patients. Offices in Avon (35 Waterville Rd) & W. Hartford (639 Park Rd, # 100). Visit: www.cteyecenter.com

Avon (860)409-7764W Hartford (860)521-9230

LENSX BLADELESS CATARACT SURGERY

Patients who come to GROVE HILL ADVANCED SPINE & PAIN CARE to see Dr. Roshni N. Patel often have pain that has not responded to treatment by other physicians. They often have chronic pain that has been with them for a long period of time. Dr. Patel is Board Certified in Neurology & Pain Medicine. As a pain specialist, Dr. Patel’s goal is to optimize pain control, minimize adverse outcomes & costs, enhance functional abilities and physical & psychological well-being and enhance quality of life. She treats back, neck & shoulder pain, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, fibrositis, complex regional pain syndrome (reflex sympathetic dystrophy), muscle & joint pain, disorders of the nervous system, including shingles & trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain), post laminectomy pain (failed back surgery syndrome), post fusion pain, cancer pain and pain associated with osteoporosis & vertebral compression fractures. Dr. Patel performs all of the treatment procedures within the field of interventional pain management. Visit: www.GroveHill.com

375 Willard AveNewington

(860)768-1166

BOARD CERTIFIED PAIN SPECIALIST