The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 5K Set for Sept. 23
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 15th year on Sat., Sept. 23. 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. 10. Pre-registration […]
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AAA Provides Continued Support of Griffin Health, Safe Kids’ Child Safety Program
AAA Northeast recently presented Griffin Hospital’s Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition with a $2,500 donation as part of its ongoing charitable giving efforts throughout its territory of New Haven, Litchfield, and Fairfield Counties. The donation will be used to purchase child passenger safety seats for parents in the community, and for pedestrian and road safety injury prevention education programs. […]
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Griffin Health Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2023 Employee of the Year Award winner at its 51st Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At a fun country western themed celebration, Griffin Hospital CEO and President Patrick Charmel personally presented gifts of appreciation to […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Bridget Robinson, 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. Robinson, a nurse in Griffin’s 2 North […]
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How To Burn More Calories Than You’re Eating
Burning more calories than you eat in a day is referred to as a “calorie deficit” and is the basis of many weight loss equations. The idea is daily calories in minus daily calories out equal caloric deficit. The first thing you need to understand is that 1 pound of fat is made of about 3,500 of extra calories. Therefore […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 15
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 15. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
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How to Know If You Are a Stress-Eater
“Stress eating,” also called “emotional eating,” refers to eating food in response to feelings rather than to your body’s signals, especially when you are not hungry. Causes There are many different causes for stress eating. Some people stress eat when they are sad or lonely. Other times, eating can be a way of avoiding problems or tasks. If we know […]
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Having a Baby: The Man’s Role
Thinking about starting a family? A little common sense coupled with an ounce or two of prevention can go a long way in having a healthy child. Once you and your partner decide you’re ready to be parents, you probably want to get the baby show on the road right away. For couples actively seeking pregnancy, it can take months […]
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Planning a Pregnancy
The decision to have a baby is one of the biggest you will make in your lifetime. When you are ready to take this step, there are a few things you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A Preconception Healthcare Visit Schedule a preconception visit with your doctor before you try to get pregnant. During […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital recognizes volunteers, awards scholarships
Griffin Hospital honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital in 2023 at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at Sage in Derby recently. A total of 116 hospital volunteers logged more than 21,350 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories […]
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