Griffin Health Earns ACR Designation as Prostate Cancer MRI Center of Excellence
Griffin Health Imaging and Diagnostics at Quarry Walk in Oxford has been awarded a three-year designation as a Prostate Cancer MRI Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR designation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review […]
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Christine Finerty Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Christine Finerty, 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. Finerty, a nurse at The Childbirth Center […]
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Make a Healthy Plan for Success in the New Year
Don’t just wish for better health in 2024 – plan for it! We’ve put together this Healthy Plan Checklist to help you get focused on how you will achieve your health goals this year. Print this page to make your plan for better health in 2024. My 2024 Healthy Plan Checklist Make your annual wellness visit Check your BMI Book […]
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Five Reasons You Should See Your Doctor Every Year
As your partners in health, Griffin Health believes a yearly visit to your doctor is critical to maintaining and managing your health for the longterm. Our focus on wellness exams at Griffin Faculty Physicians is on the prevention of serious diseases, so you stay healthy, avoid or delay the onset of diseases, and take control of your health. Here are the […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Cuts the Ribbon on Naugatuck Campus
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers officially opened its new Naugatuck Campus at 1186 New Haven Road with a ribbon-cutting, reception and tours on December 14. The 6,000 square-foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s Practical Nursing Program students with an exceptional teaching facility featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology and an experiential learning environment to prepare them […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honors Linda Stochmal with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Linda Stochmal, 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. Stochmal, a nurse at Griffin’s […]
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Griffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings Dec. 13
Griffin Hospital is raising skin cancer awareness and helping individuals protect themselves and their loved ones with free facial skin screenings at The Center for Cancer Care on Wed., Dec. 13. Appointments are available between 3-5 p.m. and reservations are required by calling The Center for Cancer Care at 203-732-1260. Facial skin screenings will be conducted by a registered nurse […]
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Griffin Hospital to Offer Reiki Level 1 Two-Day Workshop Jan. 16 and 18
Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 two-day Workshop from 1-4 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 16, 2024 and Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024 at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. Reiki Master Laura Howell will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves […]
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Griffin Health Awarded Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
The Center for Joint Health at Griffin Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Offered in collaboration with the American […]
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Griffin Health Valley Soul Choir Returns Dec. 12
After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, Griffin Health is bringing back the Valley Soul community choir for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, this-couldn’t-possibly-be-Naugatuck-Valley concert of traditional and contemporary gospel and holiday music on Tues., Dec. 12 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour. Valley Soul, a choir of volunteer singers under the direction of recording artist and music […]
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