Planetree International Awards Griffin Hospital Its Highest Level of Achievement for Excellence in Person-Centered Care
Griffin Hospital in Derby has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care™ by Planetree International. This Person-Centered Care Certification recognizes Griffin Hospital’s achievement and innovation in the delivery of person-centered care. Griffin Hospital is one of only 172 healthcare organizations worldwide to earn this prestigious award. Planetree also gave Griffin a special recognition for receiving gold certification 15 […]
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Griffin Hospital Celebrates International Infection Control Week, Enhances Hand Hygiene
Griffin Hospital is celebrating International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 13-19, 2024) with the launch of enhanced hand hygiene initiatives. International Infection Prevention Week celebrates the significance of infection prevention and raises awareness about the importance of patient safety in providing exceptional care. Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention. According to the World Health Organization, appropriate hand hygiene […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Cancer Fighting Foods Oct. 29
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host a free cooking demonstration on foods that can help fight cancer as part of its Food Is Medicine Series. How to Boost Cancer Fighting Benefits with Meal Planning will be Tues., Oct. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free High Blood Sugar Management Program Oct. 21
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer a session of its innovative high blood sugar management program this month. 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 Mondays Oct. 21 and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Program Oct. 21
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with an upcoming session 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 on Mondays Oct. 21 and 28, and […]
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Sixteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises more than $50,000
More than 400 participants raised over $50,000 at the 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 28. “Today, you are doing your part to help improve the health and well-being of others,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Since the Center for Cancer Care opened its doors in 2008, […]
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Hope Lives Raises $5,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The 21st Annual Hope Lives event raised $5,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, a Longaberger […]
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Griffin Health Offers Stroke Awareness Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October. The events will feature a discussion of the different types of strokes, the signs and symptoms, and risk factors. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings […]
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Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Michael Lee Joins Griffin Faculty Physicians
Griffin Faculty Physicians is pleased to welcome Michael S. Lee, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, a highly skilled and experienced interventional cardiologist, to its multi-specialty medical group. Dr. Lee joins Griffin Faculty Physicians Cardiology with more than 25 years of medical experience, primarily in Los Angeles, California region. He recently served as Director of Cardiology at Mission Community Hospital and as Medical […]
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Jelenik Named Griffin Health Development Fund Executive Director
Griffin Health in Derby is proud is announce Kristy Jelenik as its new Executive Director of the Griffin Health Development Fund. A fund development leader with more than 20 years of experience, Jelenik will bring her impactful and outcome-driven work ethic to her duties overseeing Griffin fundraising campaigns and enhancing partnerships with valued supporters in the community. At Griffin Health, […]
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