Griffin Health Caregiver Tracy Huneke Receives Healthcare Hero Award
Griffin Health caregiver Tracy Huneke was recently honored with the 2024 Healthcare Heroes Award from The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA). The Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual […]
Read MoreVolunteers Sought for Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients. Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay. HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care program that provides important connections between volunteers and patients, […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Bryan Bostic Wins 40 Under 40 Honor
Griffin Health caregiver Bryan Bostic, of Ansonia, was recently named to the 2024 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for his compassion and devotion as a healthcare professional and for commitment to his community. The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield County’s business […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees at 2024 Service Awards
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2024 Employee of the Year and Department of the Year award winner at its 52nd Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At an interactive masquerade murder mystery themed celebration, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel […]
Read MoreGriffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Monthly Child Passenger Safety Clinics Starting June 18
Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free monthly child passenger safety clinics by appointment starting Tues., June 18 in Derby. The clinics will help parents, caregivers and children learn the importance of child car seats, how to properly install them and the appropriate positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. Free new […]
Read MoreDerby and Ansonia High Softball Teams Raise $3,500 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 13th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May. Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball […]
Read MoreDerby Middle School Students Help Griffin’s Community Garden Grow
The Griffin Community Garden is on the grow thanks to some help from members of the Derby Middle School National Junior Honors Society. Guided by Garden Leader Robin Michalak and representatives from Massaro Farm, the students planted seeds and seedlings for Swiss chard, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, sun gold tomatoes, lettuce, okra, peas, carrots, parsley, beans, radishes and zinnias on May […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Nurse Nicole Carvalho Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Nicole Carvalho, 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. Carvalho, a nurse in The […]
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Exercising While You Are Pregnant
Exercise has many benefits during pregnancy. It can help relieve aches and pains, reduce constipation, strengthen joints, improve sleep and prepare you mentally and physically for labor and delivery, and recovery. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout pregnancy. However, you should always discuss exercising with your doctor before you start. If your pregnancy is high-risk, including pregnancy-induced high […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Nurse Gail Chaffee Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Gail Chaffee, 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. Chaffee, a nurse at Griffin […]
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