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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That Feeling of Indigestion May Be Gallstones
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Deepali Jain. It’s late on Friday night. You finally lay down after a wonderful night of food and fun with friends and family. Your heart and belly are full, and you are ready for a restful sleep when you feel a sharp pain in your upper abdomen. […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings Sept. 19
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness 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., Sept 19. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health […]
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Reduce Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Since the cause for ovarian cancer is unknown, there are no specific prevention guidelines, however women can help lower their risk and increase the chances for early detection. The most common risk factor for ovarian cancer is age. Ovarian cancer is more common in women over 60 years old or as a woman approaches or completes menopause. Ovarian cancer in […]
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Male hormones (called androgens) are needed for the prostate to work as it’s supposed to. This also keeps the prostate at a normal size. As men age, the prostate changes and grows, while androgen levels go down. These may cause changes in the cells that can lead to prostate cancer. Tumors that grow in the prostate can cause problems with […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Fire Safety Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September. The events will feature a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips by the area fire department representatives, and the American Red Cross will be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign which […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Named Great Community Hospital
Griffin Hospital, in Derby, has been recognized as one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” in the U.S. for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This annual list recognizes community hospitals as a crucial piece of the overall healthcare system in the U.S., and honors those that excel at optimizing health care, uplifting communities, and providing convenient access for patients. Griffin […]
Read MoreLearn Therapeutic Touch at Griffin Hospital
Griffin Hospital is promoting wellbeing in the community with a two-day Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop on Fri., Sept. 20 from 4-8 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an energy healing technique that is derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals […]
Read MoreValley Soul Community Choir Seeks Singers
Griffin Health is once again assembling a gospel choir of volunteer singers to bring some live holiday “soul” to the Naugatuck Valley this winter. Under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a chart-topping vocalist who has captivated audiences for more than 40 years and director of the acclaimed “Shoreline Soul” performances in Madison, volunteers for the Valley Soul community choir will […]
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