Get Set for a Healthy, Happy Summer with Griffin’s Wellness for Life
Griffin Health is helping individuals get ready for an active and healthy summer – and beyond – with its Wellness for Life program this Spring. Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. The program focuses on hands-on, personalized health education, featuring one-on-one […]
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New Griffin Health Program Treats Sleep Apnea with Weight-Loss Medication
The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital recently launched a new “Sleep Bound” program to provide comprehensive care that may include GLP-1 weight-loss medication to address both obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity when paired with a […]
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Griffin Health 2025 Annual Baby Fair Set for April 26
Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and childcare resources from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 26 at Griffin Health’s Annual Baby Fair. Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, […]
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Albertus Magnus College Teams-up with Griffin Health to Tell Story of Renewal
Commercials and Billboards Celebrate Women’s Ice Hockey Player’s Comeback from Injury Albertus Magnus College and Griffin Health have teamed up to share an inspiring story of how orthopedic surgery ‘lit the lamp’ for young women’s hockey player. Lila Whitney, a defender on the Falcons Women’s Hockey team, is not only a rising star on the ice — she’s playing a […]
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Griffin Hospital Named a World’s Best Hospital for Seventh Consecutive Year
Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, marking the seventh straight year it has earned this prominent distinction. The World’s Best Hospitals recognition is based a rigorous evaluation process, including input from more than 85,000 medical professionals across 30 countries, hospital performance metrics, and patient satisfaction scores. Ranked […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Build a Solid Core
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fitness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in April. Caregivers from Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Team will present “Building a Solid Core,” a free presentation that identifies the muscles that make up the body’s core, explains why a […]
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Take the Burn Out of Acid Reflux
By Michael Lipcan, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology, and Griffin Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle Acid reflux is a common condition that affects millions of people, often causing discomfort and disrupting daily life. Also known as “heartburn,” this health condition may be normal after a heavy meal, but can become chronic for some and cause complications. Understanding the causes, symptoms, […]
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Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 20
Griffin Health’s Valley Goes Pink initiative will host its 4th Annual Par for Pink golf fundraiser on Tues., May 20 at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens in Oxford. The fundraiser will feature a 9-hole round of golf starting at 9 a.m. and lunch. Proceeds will benefit The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. Sponsorship opportunities range from […]
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Understanding Diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Michael Lipcan, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology, and Griffin Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle Diarrhea is something people hardly ever talk about, yet it can happen to all of us as the result of a stomach bug, food poisoning, or just eating something a bit too spicy. While it may not be something we like to talk about, there […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cancer-Fighting Foods Presentation
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free health education program on cancer-fighting foods. Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup will be Thurs., March 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Month, former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty […]
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