Griffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Monthly Child Passenger Safety Clinics Starting June 18
Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free monthly child passenger safety clinics by appointment starting Tues., June 18 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 positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. Free new […]
Read MoreDerby and Ansonia High Softball Teams Raise $3,500 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 13th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May. Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball […]
Read MoreDerby Middle School Students Help Griffin’s Community Garden Grow
The Griffin Community Garden is on the grow thanks to some help from members of the Derby Middle School National Junior Honors Society. Guided by Garden Leader Robin Michalak and representatives from Massaro Farm, the students planted seeds and seedlings for Swiss chard, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, sun gold tomatoes, lettuce, okra, peas, carrots, parsley, beans, radishes and zinnias on May […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Nurse Nicole Carvalho Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Nicole Carvalho, 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. Carvalho, a nurse in The […]
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Exercising While You Are Pregnant
Exercise has many benefits during pregnancy. It can help relieve aches and pains, reduce constipation, strengthen joints, improve sleep and prepare you mentally and physically for labor and delivery, and recovery. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout pregnancy. However, you should always discuss exercising with your doctor before you start. If your pregnancy is high-risk, including pregnancy-induced high […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Nurse Gail Chaffee Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Gail Chaffee, 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. Chaffee, a nurse at Griffin […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 13
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 13. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Celebrates Nurses Week 2024
Griffin Hospital recently held its 36th Annual Nurses Week Celebration to honor its more than 480 staff nurses. The Nursing Department staff members were treated to refreshments, gifts, raffles and award presentations to nurses who provided exceptional care during the year. “It is fitting that the theme for this year’s Griffin Health Nurses Week Celebration is ‘Our Nurses Power Exceptional […]
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For Sixth Straight Year, Griffin Hospital Recognized as World’s Best
Griffin Hospital in Derby was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to providing standard-setting, high-quality, patient-centered care, and to improving the health and well-being of those that it serves. The World’s Best Hospitals recognition is based on responses to an online survey sent to more than 85,000 […]
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Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy With These 5 Tips
1. Eat The Right Amount While you’re not quite “eating for two” during pregnancy, your body does need more calories and nutrients to support your growing baby. As a general rule, the CDC recommends eating no extra calories during your first trimester, roughly 340 extra calories during your second trimester, and an extra 450 calories during your final trimester. These […]
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