Griffin Health to Host Inspiring Evening of Hope and Healing for Substance Use Disorders Featuring Connecticut Author
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, will explore the struggles and successes of substance use disorders with a free event featuring a reading by New York Times Bestselling Author Judy Mandel, of Newington, on Wed., July 24 at 6 p.m. This sincere and heartfelt event features an exploration of addiction, family dynamics, and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Programs
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with upcoming sessions of its free tobacco cessation program. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of six weekly meetings. There will be a session held Tuesdays mornings July 16-Aug. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free High Blood Sugar Management Program
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer two sessions of its innovative high blood sugar management program in July. Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes to help them control their elevated blood sugar. There will be a session held on Tuesdays from July 23-Aug. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Tracy Huneke Receives Healthcare Hero Award
Griffin Health caregiver Tracy Huneke was recently honored with the 2024 Healthcare Heroes Award from The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA). The Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual […]
Read MoreVolunteers Sought for Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients. Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay. HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care program that provides important connections between volunteers and patients, […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Bryan Bostic Wins 40 Under 40 Honor
Griffin Health caregiver Bryan Bostic, of Ansonia, was recently named to the 2024 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for his compassion and devotion as a healthcare professional and for commitment to his community. The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield County’s business […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees at 2024 Service Awards
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2024 Employee of the Year and Department of the Year award winner at its 52nd Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At an interactive masquerade murder mystery themed celebration, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel […]
Read MoreGriffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Monthly Child Passenger Safety Clinics Starting June 18
Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer free monthly child passenger safety clinics by appointment starting Tues., June 18 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 positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. Free new […]
Read MoreDerby and Ansonia High Softball Teams Raise $3,500 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 13th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May. Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball […]
Read MoreDerby Middle School Students Help Griffin’s Community Garden Grow
The Griffin Community Garden is on the grow thanks to some help from members of the Derby Middle School National Junior Honors Society. Guided by Garden Leader Robin Michalak and representatives from Massaro Farm, the students planted seeds and seedlings for Swiss chard, cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, sun gold tomatoes, lettuce, okra, peas, carrots, parsley, beans, radishes and zinnias on May […]
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