Griffin Hospital Named Connecticut’s Most Socially Responsible for Second Straight Year
Griffin Hospital in Derby was named Connecticut’s most socially responsible hospital, according to the Lown Institute’s 2023-24 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. This is the second straight year Griffin is ranked first in the state. The Index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of nearly 4,000 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Fall Semester for CNA, PCT, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Avenue, Suite 206 in Derby, is accepting applications for the fall semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The CNA evening program begins Sept. 25 and the day program starts Nov. 13. Phlebotomy starts Sept. 25 and the PCT begins Sept. 26. […]
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Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes
Try these summer grilling recipes for a light and refreshing meal your family will love, including a healthy desert! Grilled Swordfish and Coriander Lime Butter Serves 2 Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves Two 6- to 8-ounce […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 5K Set for Sept. 23
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 15th year on Sat., Sept. 23. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 10. Pre-registration […]
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AAA Provides Continued Support of Griffin Health, Safe Kids’ Child Safety Program
AAA Northeast recently presented Griffin Hospital’s Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition with a $2,500 donation as part of its ongoing charitable giving efforts throughout its territory of New Haven, Litchfield, and Fairfield Counties. The donation will be used to purchase child passenger safety seats for parents in the community, and for pedestrian and road safety injury prevention education programs. […]
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Griffin Health Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2023 Employee of the Year Award winner at its 51st Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At a fun country western themed celebration, Griffin Hospital CEO and President Patrick Charmel personally presented gifts of appreciation to […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Bridget Robinson, RN, 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. Robinson, a nurse in Griffin’s 2 North […]
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How To Burn More Calories Than You’re Eating
Burning more calories than you eat in a day is referred to as a “calorie deficit” and is the basis of many weight loss equations. The idea is daily calories in minus daily calories out equal caloric deficit. The first thing you need to understand is that 1 pound of fat is made of about 3,500 of extra calories. Therefore […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 15
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 15. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
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How to Know If You Are a Stress-Eater
“Stress eating,” also called “emotional eating,” refers to eating food in response to feelings rather than to your body’s signals, especially when you are not hungry. Causes There are many different causes for stress eating. Some people stress eat when they are sad or lonely. Other times, eating can be a way of avoiding problems or tasks. If we know […]
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