Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Marianxhela “Lela” Heltke, LPN with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. Heltke, a “float” nurse in Griffin […]
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Fifteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises more than $60,000
An estimated 400 participants raised more than $60,000 at the 15th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 23. “As we kick off the 15th year of the 5K Walk/Run, I’m reminded of how this event started as a small celebration of the Center for Cancer Care’s first year,” said Griffin Health […]
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Griffin Health Gala Goes Gatsby Oct. 21
The 2023 Griffin Health Gala offers a lavish journey back to the glitz, glamour and golden feeling of the 1930s on Sat., Oct. 21 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple Street, New Haven. This Art Deco-inspired soirée will feature tantalizing cuisine, the vibrant melodies of Blonde Ambition, a performance by champion professional ballroom dancers, lessons […]
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Griffin’s Nidia Montalvo Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Nidia Montalvo, LPN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. Montalvo, a nurse in Griffin’s 2 North […]
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Griffin Hospital to Host AARP Driver Safety Program October 7
Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 7. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone. The training is designed to help you learn current rules of […]
Read MoreGriffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinics Sept. 16 and 19
As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free child passenger safety clinics by appointment on Sat., Sept. 16 in Naugatuck and Tues., Sept. 19 in Derby. The clinics will help parents, caregivers and children learn the importance of child car seats, how to properly install them and the appropriate […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings Sept. 14
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 14. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate […]
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Calling All Singers! Griffin’s Valley Soul Holiday Concert is Back!
Griffin Health is seeking singers of all skill levels to help bring back some live holiday “soul” to the Naugatuck Valley this winter. After a series of virtual concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Griffin is once again assembling a gospel choir of volunteer singers from throughout the Valley under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a chart-topping vocalist who has […]
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Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat
Summer is here and the temperatures are rising. As the days get hotter, cooking is less appealing than binging on ice cream or a cold berry mojito. But have no fear. Here are some healthier recipes for cold treats that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Low-cal Strawberry Limeade Ingredients 1½ cups strawberries ¾ cup fresh lime juice 1½ teaspoons sweetener […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Receives Top Quality Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Griffin Hospital in Derby was recently recognized for its exceptional patient care, earning the highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Among the many hospitals evaluated, Griffin stood out as one of just three hospitals in the state of Connecticut and one of only 483 hospitals across the entire country to receive the prestigious 5-star rating in […]
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