Griffin Hospital, HiM offers free prostate screenings Nov. 30
Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 30 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree […]
Read MoreThe Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and incentaHEALTH Partner to Offer a Free Virtual Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program to Lower Naugatuck Valley Residents
The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC) is partnering with Colorado-based digital health company incentaHEALTH to offer a free online diabetes prevention program to study volunteers from Lower Naugatuck Valley as part of a research project to improve health in low-income communities. The Healthy Me program is a year-long virtual lifestyle change program to help people reduce their risk for type […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting Dec. 8
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Dec. 8. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the […]
Read MoreOctober 2021 Health e-Connection
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for everyone to help raise breast cancer awareness and to celebrate the successes of breast cancer screening and improvements in breast cancer treatment. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers advanced breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including genetic counseling and testing services to help individuals and their […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Winter Semester for Medical Assistant, CNA, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the winter semesters of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy programs. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and accelerated CNA programs start Jan. 17, 2022 and the Phlebotomy program begins Jan. 18, 2022. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program runs for 28 weeks with classes […]
Read MoreThirteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises record $65,000
More than 300 participants raised an event record $65,000 at the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 25. “The success of the Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk-Run demonstrates just how close our community is, and how committed we all are to caring for each other,” said Griffin Health President […]
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Study of Phototherapy
The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center’s cardiovascular laboratory at Griffin Hospital in Derby is looking for volunteers to take part in a study to test how well a phototherapy product can improve health. The product uses two small patches worn on the skin that, when activated by body heat, reflect low levels of infrared and visible light to stimulate the skin’s […]
Read MoreValley Volunteers Needed for Study of Diabetes Prevention Program
he Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is offering a free online Diabetes Prevention Program to eligible adults in the Lower Naugatuck Valley as part of a research study. The study will measure the effects of eating healthy and improving activity. Participants must be 18 years or older and meet income eligibility, residents of Ansonia, […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on weight-loss services on Mon., Aug. 23 at noon, Thurs., Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m., and Tues., and Sept. 28 at noon. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, this seminar will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Physicians Named Top Doctors
Connecticut Magazine has named 12 Griffin Health doctors and affiliated physicians to its 2021 Top Doctors list. The June edition of the magazine lists seven Griffin Health physicians and five affiliated physicians with a variety of specialties including primary care, cancer care, gastroenterology, urology, endocrinology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. Connecticut Magazine’s 2021 Top Doctor’s list represents Connecticut’s most […]
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