The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 16th Annual 5K Set for Sept. 28
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 16th year on Sat., Sept. 28. 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. 15. Pre-registration […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital is Inviting Bidding for the Removal of The Current Back Up Emergency Generator and Replacement /Connection of a New Emergency Backup Generator RFP
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL IS INVITING BIDDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CURRENT BACK UP EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND REPLACEMENT /CONNECTION OF A NEW EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR Griffin Hospital is accepting bids for the removal of the current back up emergency generator and replacement/ connection of a new emergency backup generator. CLICK HERE to view the RFP. CLICK HERE to view Addendum #2-REVISED […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Hosts Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Practical Nursing Program
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host virtual and in-person open houses for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program this month. The virtual open house will be Thurs., July 18 from 12-2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. The in-person open house will be Wed., July 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s new Naugatuck Campus at 1186 […]
Read MoreGriffin Health to Host Inspiring Evening of Hope and Healing for Substance Use Disorders Featuring Connecticut Author
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, will explore the struggles and successes of substance use disorders with a free event featuring a reading by New York Times Bestselling Author Judy Mandel, of Newington, on Wed., July 24 at 6 p.m. This sincere and heartfelt event features an exploration of addiction, family dynamics, and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Programs
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with upcoming sessions 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 Tuesdays mornings July 16-Aug. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free High Blood Sugar Management Program
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer two sessions of its innovative high blood sugar management program in July. Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes to help them control their elevated blood sugar. There will be a session held on Tuesdays from July 23-Aug. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Tracy Huneke Receives Healthcare Hero Award
Griffin Health caregiver Tracy Huneke was recently honored with the 2024 Healthcare Heroes Award from The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA). The Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual […]
Read MoreVolunteers Sought for Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients. Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay. HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care program that provides important connections between volunteers and patients, […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Bryan Bostic Wins 40 Under 40 Honor
Griffin Health caregiver Bryan Bostic, of Ansonia, was recently named to the 2024 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for his compassion and devotion as a healthcare professional and for commitment to his community. The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield County’s business […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees at 2024 Service Awards
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2024 Employee of the Year and Department of the Year award winner at its 52nd Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At an interactive masquerade murder mystery themed celebration, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel […]
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