Lung Cancer Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the lungs. The most common type of lung cancer are: Non-small cell lung cancer—generally grows and spreads more slowly (most common) Small cell lung cancer—generally grows more quickly and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body Lung Cancer. Causes Cancer occurs when cells in the […]
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Hope Lives Raises $8,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The 20th Annual Hope Lives event raised $8,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby. 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, […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery Nov. 15
Griffin Health will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery on Wed., Nov. 15 at 5:45 p.m. at the hospital. Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Nov. 9
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 9. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Marianxhela “Lela” Heltke, LPN 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. Heltke, a “float” nurse in Griffin […]
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Fifteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises more than $60,000
An estimated 400 participants raised more than $60,000 at the 15th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 23. “As we kick off the 15th year of the 5K Walk/Run, I’m reminded of how this event started as a small celebration of the Center for Cancer Care’s first year,” said Griffin Health […]
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Griffin Health Gala Goes Gatsby Oct. 21
The 2023 Griffin Health Gala offers a lavish journey back to the glitz, glamour and golden feeling of the 1930s on Sat., Oct. 21 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple Street, New Haven. This Art Deco-inspired soirée will feature tantalizing cuisine, the vibrant melodies of Blonde Ambition, a performance by champion professional ballroom dancers, lessons […]
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Griffin’s Nidia Montalvo Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Nidia Montalvo, LPN, 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. Montalvo, a nurse in Griffin’s 2 North […]
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Griffin Hospital to Host AARP Driver Safety Program October 7
Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 7. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone. The training is designed to help you learn current rules of […]
Read MoreGriffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinics Sept. 16 and 19
As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free child passenger safety clinics by appointment on Sat., Sept. 16 in Naugatuck and Tues., Sept. 19 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 […]
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