Center for Cancer Care to Host Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Prevention Open House
In recognition of National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave, Derby, is helping individuals reduce their risk for this potentially deadly disease. Specially trained cancer care nurses and nutritionist will be available in the Center’s lobby on Mon., April 24 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., offering important information on […]
Read MoreBlessing of the Hands for Veterinarians & Animal Control April 30
The Griffin Hospital People and Animals Working in Spirit (P.A.W.S.) Program and Griffin Health Spiritual Care and Education will offer a special non-denominational Blessing of the Hands ceremony for area veterinarians and their staff, and Animal Control on Sunday, April 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street, Derby. Light refreshments will be served. No pets please. To […]
Read MoreGet Ready for a Healthy Summer at the Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair April 30
he 20th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be Sun., April 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Warsaw Park on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia to help families get ready for a fun and healthy summer. Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, Griffin Faculty Physicians, and area health and safety organizations will […]
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How Diet Can Help Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases
We’ve heard the saying a thousand times: “You are what you eat.” And yet many Americans have chronic diseases from what they eat. So maybe it’s time to make some changes to what we eat in order to manage these chronic diseases. Your diet impacts your health on so many levels. It’s undeniable that a well-balanced diet supports an all-around […]
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Recipes for Optimal Digestion
Many digestive issues can be prevented or reversed by eating a healthy, balanced diet of whole foods including fresh vegetables, fruit, organic meats, and natural fats, in place of processed food, artificial ingredients and sugar. LEMON TURMERIC CHICKEN SALAD Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium sweet potato 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. turmeric Zest […]
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Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Most of us know we don’t want our blood pressure to be “high.” But what does that actually mean? Do you know what numbers are ideal and what they refer to? Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to know about your blood pressure and the numbers. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Recognized as “World’s Best” for Fifth Consecutive Year
Griffin Hospital was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals for the fifth 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 80,000 medical experts […]
Read MoreGriffin’s Wonderland of Trees Raises $9,600 for Spooner House
Griffin Hospital’s 2022 Annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected more than $9,600 for Spooner House in Shelton to help feed and shelter area families in need this winter. As part of Griffin’s Planetree Person-Centered Care Philosophy, the Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate three-foot artificial evergreen trees that are raffled off every December. The fundraiser […]
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Super Greens Waffles
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These recipes will kick-start your day, and keep your heart beating strong. Super Greens Waffles Serves 2 Ingredients 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup raw spinach 2 tablespons almond milk or other unsweetened milk 1 medium banana (or avocado if you are doing low carb) 1/2 cup gluten-free oats or almond flour […]
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Warning Signs of High Blood Pressure
While there are no obvious symptoms of high blood pressure, there are certain warning signs to look out for. Called the silent killer, high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the United States. Because there are often no obvious symptoms, many people are unaware they have […]
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