Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Receives National Quality Designation
DERBY, CT (Nov. 22, 2013) – The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital has achieved the highest level of quality breast health care recognition from the American College of Surgeons. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons, recently granted a Full Three-Year Accreditation designation to the Hewitt Center for Breast […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Earns National Quality and Safety Distinctions
DERBY, CT (November 8, 2013) – Griffin Hospital continues to be among the state leaders in quality and patient safety, recently earning top recognition from two national healthcare organizations. Griffin Hospital was named a 2012 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, and was honored with an “A” grade in […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Wins Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012
DERBY, CT (May 6, 2013) – Griffin Hospital in Derby has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. “It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Receives Award for Quality Stroke Care
DERBY, CT (May 6, 2013) – Griffin Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes Griffin Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. Get With The Guidelines–Stroke helps Griffin Hospital’s staff develop and implement […]
Read MoreLiving with Parkinson’s: Fatigue Management and Energy Conservation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition. It affects 1-1.5 million people in the U.S. and is often associated with a variety of symptoms, including tremor, stiffness, movement disorders and balance impairments. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that nerve cells control muscle movement with a brain chemical […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital recognizes employees for outstanding commitment and contributions
DERBY, CT (May 30, 2012) – Bonnie Halligan, RN, of Seymour, and Patricia Thibodeau, Medical Records, of Bridgeport, will share honors as Griffin Hospital’s 2012-13 “Employees of the Year.” Laura Howell, Radiation Oncology, of West Hartford, won “The Spirit of Planetree Award” and the staff of the Radiology/Cardiology, was named “Department of the Year” at the hospital’s annual Employee Recognition […]
Read MoreIncontinence Breakthrough
If you suffer from bladder or bowel incontinence, then you know it’s a sensitive subject. You might feel embarrassed or alone and, as a result, choose to leave your condition untreated. However, this can result in more serious health concerns down the line. Healthy U wants you to know that you are not alone, and that the medical staff at […]
Read MoreMake No Bones About It
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased risk of fractures. For both men and women, bone health begins at a very young age. The majority of bone mass develops during childhood and adolescence, and by the age of 20, all bones are completely done forming. Good […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Only Top Quality Performer Named in Connecticut by Joint Commission
DERBY, CT (September 15, 2011) – Griffin Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. Griffin Hospital was one of 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access hospitals earning the distinction for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance and the only Connecticut hospital named. […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Only Top Quality Performer Named in Connecticut by Joint Commission
DERBY, CT (September 15, 2011) – Griffin Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. Griffin Hospital was one of 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access hospitals earning the distinction for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance and the only Connecticut hospital named. […]
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