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DERBY, CT (April 6, 2012) -  Griffin Hospital is offering individuals an opportunity to help relieve stress for their loved ones and hospital patients through a Soft Touch workshop from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.

Soft Touch is a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle rub that can be given to an individual's hands, feet, or back. Griffin Hospital offers the therapy to patients and their caregivers as a way to reduce their anxiety, pain and stress.

Taught by a Griffin Hospital nurse who is also a licensed massage therapist, this basic-level training includes a demonstration of various Soft Touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice. There are no prerequisites to attend the workshop and it is open to the public. The workshop cost $25 for the general public, but is free to Griffin Hospital employees and volunteers.

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DERBY, CT (January 20, 2012) - Griffin Hospital is offering area residents an opportunity to learn Reiki -- a body, mind, and spirit approach to medicine and healing -- at a special Reiki Level 1 Workshop from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, March 7 at the hospital.

Reiki is a complementary healing modality based on ancient healing practices. It involves the conscious direction of healing energy -- through the practitioner's hands -- to the patient. When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of Reiki is intended to bring balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

Instructors Eileen Carino, RN-BC, BS, ADS, Reiki Master, and Joanne Halstead, RN, BSN, MS of ED, LMT, will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.  The workshop is open to all individuals interested in becoming Reiki practitioners.

The Level 1 Reiki Workshop cost is $50, which includes a Reiki book, but $25 of the cost will be refunded to those who sign up to become a Griffin Hospital volunteer and provide a minimum of 100 hours of Reiki at the hospital within one year of the workshop date.

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Four-Year Study of Massage for Osteoarthritis of the Knee to be Conducted with Partners at Duke Integrative Medicine and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

DERBY, CT (January 20, 2012) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Duke Integrative Medicine and its key research partners at Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) a $2.75 million shared grant to investigate the impact of massage therapy on people with osteoarthritis of the knee. The combined research team will conduct a randomized controlled trial to definitively evaluate an eight-week course of Swedish massage as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee in terms of its effects on pain, stiffness, and physical function.

Newly appointed Duke Integrative Medicine Executive Director and Principal Investigator, Dr. Adam Perlman commented, “The team we have established has been working to study the efficacy of massage for this prevalent...

DERBY, CT (January 12, 2012) - In late December, Marketing Disease Prevention & Awareness (MDPA) began announcing its inductees into the MDPA Hall of Fame Class of 2012. The first inductee to be chosen is David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center.

The MDPA Hall of Fame is designed to honor those who have made substantial strides in helping to improve efforts in health through better efforts in marketing, communication, and improving awareness of important health issues. The focus of those inducted this year will be based on their contributions to fighting the epidemic of childhood obesity. 

Marketing Disease Prevention & Awareness is an offshoot of the established healthcare marketing conference company, DTC Perspectives Inc. The goal of this venture is to discuss how preventable diseases plaguing the U.S. can be treated and prevented and how to best communicate these options.

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DERBY, CT - The Griffin Hospital Volunteer Department is offering a Basic-level Soft Touch workshop from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, June 11. The workshop will explain the basic concepts of Soft Touch, which is one of several Planetree components at Griffin Hospital that contribute to creating an exceptional patient experience.

Workshop participants will be taught to provide patients with "soft touch," a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle rub that can be given to a patient's hands, feet, or back depending upon their condition and wishes. The training includes both a demonstration of various soft touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice.

There are no prerequisites to attend the workshop and it is open to the public. A workshop fee of $30 required, and early registration is encouraged to ensure a spot. Workshop...

The Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital will present "Physical Activity: Why, Where and When?" from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday, April 21 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.

Participants will learn how to fit physical activity in their lives with "Activity Bursts Everywhere (ABE) for Fitness" at this talk presented by Integrative Medicine Center Visiting Resident Physician, Dr. Valentina Vinante.

Dr. Vinante will discuss why regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. During this talk, she will explore all the benefits that you can obtain from exercising regularly, including weight control, reduction of cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risk, as well as, improvement of mental health and well being....

DERBY, CT - On Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM, the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital will present "Spring Forward! How to enjoy spring with fewer allergies!," presented by Naturopathic Resident, Dr. Lisa Rosenberger. Register online at www.griffinhealth.org or by calling (203)732-1370.  This free session will be held at The Integrative Medicine Center located at 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby, in the Center for Cancer Care. Join Dr. Lisa Rosenberger of the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital to learn about how your immune system functions and what causes allergies. During this talk Dr. Rosenberger will review common causes of allergic reactions both indoors and out, as well as discuss ways to reduce...

DERBY, CT - Griffin Hospital is offering a basic level Therapeutic Touch workshop in March for individuals interested in learning about this healing modality, and an intermediate level workshop in April for practitioners who want to enhance their Therapeutic Touch knowledge and skill. Both workshops are open to the public.

Therapeutic Touch is an energy healing modality that is derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals and can help reduce pain and anxiety, expedite healing, and increase overall feelings of well-being.

The Basic-Level workshop, which will explain the basic concepts of Therapeutic Touch, will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 25. There are no prerequisites to attend.

The two-day Intermediate Level workshop, which will explore more advanced concepts of Therapeutic Touch, will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, and from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Completion of a Basic Level Therapeutic Touch workshop is required before taking this program.

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DERBY, CT - Griffin Hospital is offering area residents an opportunity to learn reiki, a body, mind, and spirit approach to medicine and healing, at a special Reiki Level 2 Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 21 at the hospital. Reiki Masters Eileen Carino, RN and Joanne Halstead, RN, BSN, MS of ED, LMT will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.

Reiki is a complementary healing modality based on ancient healing practices. It involves the conscious direction of healing energy -- through the practitioner's hands -- to the patient. When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of Reiki is intended to bring balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The workshop is open to all individuals interested in becoming Level 2 Reiki practitioners (completion of a Level 1 Reiki workshop is a prerequisite). The cost is $60, which includes a reiki book, but $30 of the cost will be refunded to those who sign up to become a Griffin Hospital volunteer and provide a minimum of 100 hours of reiki at the hospital within one year of the workshop date.

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DERBY, CT - The Griffin Hospital Volunteer Department is conducting a basic level Soft Touch Workshop from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, July 31. The workshop will explain the basic concepts of Soft Touch, which is one of several Planetree components at Griffin Hospital that contribute to creating an exceptional patient experience, and provide time for hands-on practice.

Workshop participants will be taught to provide patients with soft touch, a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle rub that can be given to a patient's hands, feet, or back depending upon their condition and wishes.  The training includes both a demonstration of various soft touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice.

There are no pre-requisites to attend the workshop and it is open to the public. A workshop fee of $30 required, and early registration is encouraged as class size is limited.  Workshop participants can register online at...

DERBY, CT - Griffin Hospital is offering area residents an opportunity to learn reiki, a body, mind, and spirit approach to medicine and healing, at a special Reiki Level-1 Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at the hospital.

Instructors Eileen Carino, RN, Reiki Master, and Joanne Halstead, RN, BSN, MS of ED, LMT, will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.

Reiki, which is offered to the hospital's patients as part of Griffin Hospital's Planetree model of care, is a complementary healing modality based on ancient healing practices. It involves the conscious direction of healing energy -- through the practitioner's hands -- to the patient. When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of Reiki is intended to...

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DERBY, CT (February 10, 2010) - The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Griffin Hospital.

The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital received the Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation following an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor, during which the Center demonstrated a Commendation level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the full scope of its cancer program (cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, community outreach, and quality improvement).

"We are very pleased to receive this CoC Accreditation with Commendation, which recognizes the comprehensive model of care we have put in place at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital," said Marge Deegan, Vice President for Ambulatory Services. "The Center recently celebrated its first year of service to the community,...

DERBY, CT - Over the last couple of decades more and more attention is being given to the benefits of complimentary medicine and the positive impact it has on healing. As part of the Planetree model of care at Griffin Hospital, patients are offered a full menu of complimentary services that are provided by a dedicated corps of volunteers and staff. Among those services is Therapeutic Touch (TT), an adaptation of several healing practices in which the practitioner uses his/her hands to facilitate healing through a process of energy exchange, enabling patients to focus their energy toward recuperation.

Community members interested in learning Therapeutic Touch are invited to attend a comprehensive, full-day Basic-Level Therapeutic Touch workshop from 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Saturday, November 7 at Griffin Hospital. Therapeutic Touch practitioner Holly Major, MSN, ANP-BC, QTTT, will provide instruction (Registered Nurses...

DERBY, CT (August 14, 2009) - The latest imaging and diagnostics technology, chronic knee or hip pain, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), arthritis, and syncope, a temporary loss of consciousness or fainting, are among the scheduled talks by Griffin Hospital physicians to be presented as part of the ongoing Health Empowerment Series. Other topics include shoulder pain, reconstructive breast surgery, congestive heart failure, and complementary medicine. Registration is requested. Please call (203)732-1511 or register online at www.griffinhealth.org.

The schedule of topics and presenters is:

Aug. 20, “A Radiologist’s View,” Dr. Diego Nunez Aug. 25, 6:30 pm and Oct. 15, 2:30 pm – “Is Chronic Knee or Hip Pain Slowing You Down?” Dr. Ignatius Komninakas...

Derby, CT - The Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital is offering an intermediate level Therapeutic Touch workshop for Therapeutic Touch practitioners. The program will explore deeper concepts of Therapeutic Touch and provide opportunity for hands-on practice. Meets Friday, May 1 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday, May 3 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 14.4 contact hours will be awarded to RNs who complete the course.

Instruction will be provided by Holly Major, MSN, ANP-BC, QTTT, a nurse practitioner at the Integrative Medicine Center. Holly is also the Therapeutic Touch Coordinator at Griffin Hospital and a Therapeutic Touch instructor.

The program will be held in the conference room in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room, located at 130 Division Street in Derby, CT. The workshop fee is $100. For more information about the program, contact Holly Major at hmajor@griffinhealth.org...

DERBY, CT - The Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital is offering an introductory meditation workshop begining on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 PM.

This four-week program will introduce participants to the basic concepts of meditation and provide opportunity for guided practice. Instruction is provided by Holly Major, MSN, ANP-BC, QTTT, a nurse practitioner at the Integrative Medicine Center. Holly is also the Therapeutic Touch Coordinator at Griffin Hospital and a Therapeutic Touch instructor.

The program will be held in the conference room in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, located at 350 Seymour Avenue in Derby. The workshop fee is $100.

For more information about the program, contact Holly Major at hmajor@griffinhealth.org or at (203) 732-1297.

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