Griffin Hospital Named a World’s Best Hospital for Seventh Consecutive Year
Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, marking the seventh straight year it has earned this prominent distinction. The World’s Best Hospitals recognition is based a rigorous evaluation process, including input from more than 85,000 medical professionals across 30 countries, hospital performance metrics, and patient satisfaction scores. Ranked […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Build a Solid Core
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fitness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in April. Caregivers from Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Team will present “Building a Solid Core,” a free presentation that identifies the muscles that make up the body’s core, explains why a […]
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Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 20
Griffin Health’s Valley Goes Pink initiative will host its 4th Annual Par for Pink golf fundraiser on Tues., May 20 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. Sponsorship opportunities range from […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cancer-Fighting Foods Presentation
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free health education program on cancer-fighting foods. Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup will be Thurs., March 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Month, former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Spring Fresh Cooking Demonstration on March 11
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals get a fresh and healthy start to Spring with a free cooking demonstration. Spring into Healthy Eating will be Tues., March 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This free culinary workshop will feature a discussion by Registered Dietitian […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House for Practical Nursing Program March 12
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program on Thurs., March 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck Campus at 1186 New Haven Rd. The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. With knowledgeable and […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for March
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout March. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed. Upcoming […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Workshop in Naugatuck
Griffin Health and the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging offer a free, six-week workshop in Naugatuck to help empower individuals diagnosed with diabetes take control of their health. The Live Well Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will be held Tuesdays March 4-April 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Naugatuck Senior Center, 300 Meadow St., Naugatuck. This interactive workshop will focus […]
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Griffin Health to Host Medical Assistant Job Fair March 1
Griffin Health will host a job fair for individuals interested in becoming a Medical Assistant (MA) within its organization on Sat., March 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Griffin Faculty Physicians Family Health Center, 110 Commerce Drive, Shelton. The fair is a fast-track employment opportunity with on-site interviews and a firsthand look at Griffin’s compassionate care that includes tours […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Nutrition Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of nutrition talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in March. Griffin Health Executive Chef Daryeal Murphy will discuss how healthy eating can help improve overall well-being, including stronger muscles, increased immunity and better digestive system function, and prevent chronic disease such […]
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