Griffin Hospital is inviting bidding for the removal of the current underground storage tank and replacement of an unground fuel storage tank
Griffin Hospital is accepting bids for the removal of its current underground storage tank and replacement of underground storage tank. Click to view this RFP Pre-bid Meeting: All potential bidders are advised to attend a pre-bid meeting at the project location on FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 am local time. Please present to the front of the main building […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Annual Baby Fair Returns May 4
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital Annual Baby Fair is back after a three-year hiatus. Expectant parents, new parents and their families are invited to learn about the Childbirth Center and area maternity and child care resources from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 4 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby. This free event features many […]
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Tips for Easing Back into Working Out
The days are getting longer, the sun is feeling warmer, and suddenly you realize bathing suit weather is right around the corner, but you haven’t been working out! If you are like most people, you break out your running shoes and jump right into an intense workout. Then, about a week later, you are injured and have to stop. Instead […]
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Griffin Health to Host Music and Motion Wellness Event April 25
***REGISTRATION FULL*** Please be on the lookout for more wellness events at The Community Health Resource Center! DERBY, CT (April 1, 2024) – The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, will host an innovative presentation on the health benefits of music and motion on Thurs., April 25 at 6 p.m. Music in Motion: A […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers: Celebrates First Practical Nursing Graduates
Congratulations to the Practical Nursing Spring Class of 2024! Thursday, March 21, 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Griffin School of Allied Health Careers as we proudly celebrated the graduation of our inaugural class of Practical Nursing students. Their dedication, hard work, and compassion have radiated throughout their entire journey. Join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals as they […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Launches “Respect Our Caregivers” Campaign to Address Violence Against Healthcare Workers
In response to the significant increase in the rate of violence against healthcare workers both locally and nationwide, Griffin Health recently launched a “Respect Our Caregivers” campaign to help protect its caregivers and maintain Griffin’s healing environment. Aligned with Griffin’s core values of respect, dignity, and fostering positive relationships, the “Respect Our Caregivers” campaign serves as a visible reminder, urging […]
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Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 21
Griffin Health’s Valley Goes Pink initiative will host its Third Annual Par for Pink golf fundraiser on Tues., May 21 at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens in Oxford. The fundraiser will feature a 9-hole round of golf starting at 9 a.m. and lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. To register or for […]
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Seymour Pink Donates $80,000 for New Breast Ultrasound Technology at Hewitt Center for Breast Wellnes
Seymour Pink recently helped to enhance the accuracy of breast ultrasound screenings at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. The community breast cancer fundraising organization donated $80,000 to the Center for the purchase of an advanced RS85 Prestige ultrasound system which provides images with superior quality and other technological advances, including elastography, an emerging sonographic imaging technique […]
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Volunteers 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, […]
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