Griffin Hospital Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on weight-loss services on Mon., Aug. 23 at noon, Thurs., Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m., and Tues., and Sept. 28 at noon. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, this seminar will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, […]
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Take Advantage of Community Resources to Get More Active
The nice summer weather means it’s time to get active outside! What better way to beat the boredom of a gym routine than exploring the outdoors? With so many sports and activities to choose from, where do you start? Here’s a quick guide to some resources. Local/Community Parks Many cities have well-maintained park facilities that are perfect for working out. […]
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How to Manage Low Blood Sugar
The following article is written by Griffin Faculty Physicians’ Endocrinologist Dr. Chi Tang. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tang and see his educational videos on diabetes. For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to know when their blood sugar is considered low and how they can increase their blood sugar to a safe level. It’s important to […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Physicians Named Top Doctors
Connecticut Magazine has named 12 Griffin Health doctors and affiliated physicians to its 2021 Top Doctors list. The June edition of the magazine lists seven Griffin Health physicians and five affiliated physicians with a variety of specialties including primary care, cancer care, gastroenterology, urology, endocrinology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. Connecticut Magazine’s 2021 Top Doctor’s list represents Connecticut’s most […]
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July 2021 Health e-Connection
Summer’s warm temperatures and longer days offer a great opportunity to get active for better health and well-being! The Golf Simulator at Griffin’s Center for Healthy Living is a fun and convenient way to be active on rainy or extremely hot days this summer. The Center for Healthy Living also offers videos on healthy eating like Understanding How to Read […]
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The Importance of HiM
This article was written by Health Initiative for Men Physician Champion Dr. Shaun Najarian. June is Men’s Health Month and I am honored to have the opportunity to be working with The Health Initiative for Men (HiM) at Griffin Health to help promote awareness of important men’s health issues. The goal of HiM is to encourage men to see their physician […]
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Summertime Exercise: Backyard (Mini) Bootcamp
Summer is around the corner and you may want to lose that winter layer or just improve your overall fitness. However, getting back into a workout routine can be tough with the kids out of school and a hectic summer schedule. We’re here to help. We’ve got a workout you can do right in your own backyard or at a […]
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