Griffin Health Offers Stroke Awareness Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October. The events will feature a discussion of the different types of strokes, the signs and symptoms, and risk factors. Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings […]
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Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Michael Lee Joins Griffin Faculty Physicians
Griffin Faculty Physicians is pleased to welcome Michael S. Lee, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, a highly skilled and experienced interventional cardiologist, to its multi-specialty medical group. Dr. Lee joins Griffin Faculty Physicians Cardiology with more than 25 years of medical experience, primarily in Los Angeles, California region. He recently served as Director of Cardiology at Mission Community Hospital and as Medical […]
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Jelenik Named Griffin Health Development Fund Executive Director
Griffin Health in Derby is proud is announce Kristy Jelenik as its new Executive Director of the Griffin Health Development Fund. A fund development leader with more than 20 years of experience, Jelenik will bring her impactful and outcome-driven work ethic to her duties overseeing Griffin fundraising campaigns and enhancing partnerships with valued supporters in the community. At Griffin Health, […]
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Griffin Health 2024 Gala Celebrates the Swagger and Style of the 50s Crooners
Celebrate the swagger and style of the sensational crooners of 1950s at The 2024 Griffin Health Gala Fri., Oct 25 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at Aria, 45 Murphy Road in Prospect. Starring the one-and-only Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, this brash bash promises style that’s sharp, music that’s hot and an atmosphere “That’s Amore!” Valentinetti is the unforgettable Golden Buzzer sensation and […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for September and October 2024
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout September and October. 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 […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings Sept. 19
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 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 p.m. on Thurs., Sept 19. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Fire Safety Events for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September. The events will feature a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips by the area fire department representatives, and the American Red Cross will be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign which […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Named Great Community Hospital
Griffin Hospital, in Derby, has been recognized as one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” in the U.S. for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This annual list recognizes community hospitals as a crucial piece of the overall healthcare system in the U.S., and honors those that excel at optimizing health care, uplifting communities, and providing convenient access for patients. Griffin […]
Read MoreLearn Therapeutic Touch at Griffin Hospital
Griffin Hospital is promoting wellbeing in the community with a two-day Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop on Fri., Sept. 20 from 4-8 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an energy healing technique that is derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals […]
Read MoreValley Soul Community Choir Seeks Singers
Griffin Health is once again assembling a gospel choir of volunteer singers to bring some live holiday “soul” to the Naugatuck Valley this winter. Under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a chart-topping vocalist who has captivated audiences for more than 40 years and director of the acclaimed “Shoreline Soul” performances in Madison, volunteers for the Valley Soul community choir will […]
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