Griffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Program Oct. 21
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with an upcoming session of its free tobacco cessation program. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of six weekly meetings. There will be a session held on Mondays Oct. 21 and 28, and […]
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Sixteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises more than $50,000
More than 400 participants raised over $50,000 at the 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 28. “Today, you are doing your part to help improve the health and well-being of others,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Since the Center for Cancer Care opened its doors in 2008, […]
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Hope Lives Raises $5,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The 21st Annual Hope Lives event raised $5,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, a Longaberger […]
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Griffin Health Offers Stroke Awareness Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October. The events will feature a discussion of the different types of strokes, the signs and symptoms, and risk factors. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings […]
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Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Michael Lee Joins Griffin Faculty Physicians
Griffin Faculty Physicians is pleased to welcome Michael S. Lee, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, a highly skilled and experienced interventional cardiologist, to its multi-specialty medical group. Dr. Lee joins Griffin Faculty Physicians Cardiology with more than 25 years of medical experience, primarily in Los Angeles, California region. He recently served as Director of Cardiology at Mission Community Hospital and as Medical […]
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Jelenik Named Griffin Health Development Fund Executive Director
Griffin Health in Derby is proud is announce Kristy Jelenik as its new Executive Director of the Griffin Health Development Fund. A fund development leader with more than 20 years of experience, Jelenik will bring her impactful and outcome-driven work ethic to her duties overseeing Griffin fundraising campaigns and enhancing partnerships with valued supporters in the community. At Griffin Health, […]
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Griffin Health 2024 Gala Celebrates the Swagger and Style of the 50s Crooners
Celebrate the swagger and style of the sensational crooners of 1950s at The 2024 Griffin Health Gala Fri., Oct 25 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at Aria, 45 Murphy Road in Prospect. Starring the one-and-only Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, this brash bash promises style that’s sharp, music that’s hot and an atmosphere “That’s Amore!” Valentinetti is the unforgettable Golden Buzzer sensation and […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for September and October 2024
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout September and October. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also […]
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How to Care for a Hernia and How to Avoid Future Ones
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Leland Soto. Hernias are a common health condition that are usually non-life threatening, but they shouldn’t be overlooked. A hernia is often a visible bulge in the abdomen, the groin and upper thigh. They develop when tissue or organs push through an opening in the abdominal wall. […]
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Think You Have a Hernia?
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Leland Soto. Hernias are a common health condition that affect many men and women across the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over five million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias annually. Researchers have also found that more than 27 percent of […]
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