Griffin Health Marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month with Lung Health Fair Nov. 9
In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness and National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) months, Griffin Health will host a Lung Health Fair from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 9 at Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford. The fair will feature information on Griffin’s patient-centered lung health services, including its Low-Dose Lung Cancer […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Program Oct. 21
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with an upcoming session 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 on Mondays Oct. 21 and 28, and […]
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American Heart Month Blood Pressure Screening and Heart Health Information Table
In recognition of American Heart Month, Griffin Health caregivers will offer free blood pressure screenings and provide information on heart health, lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation on Wed., Feb. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital lobby, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, […]
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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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