Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Nutrition for Diabetes
In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals understand how to manage or prevent the condition with a free cooking demonstration. Healthy Eating for Diabetes will be Tues., Nov. 25 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Griffin Health Chef Mike Rizzio […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Free Annual Holiday Concert Set for Dec. 9
Griffin Health invites the community to a free concert of traditional and contemporary gospel and holiday music on Tues., Dec. 9 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour. The Griffin Health Annual Holiday Concert is a cherished community tradition that brings voices together from all walks of life, backgrounds, personal circumstances and life experiences in a collaboration […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Food Preservation Demonstration
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, will host Canning and Preserving Produce, a free nutritional education presentation and cooking demonstration on the health benefits of food preservation, on Wed., Nov. 12 from 5-8 p.m. In an effort to help reduce food waste and take advantage of the health benefits of canning […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Implements Postpartum Bracelet Initiative
As part of a statewide effort to reduce preventable pregnancy-related complications and save lives, the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital in Derby has joined the Connecticut Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative. As part of this program, postpartum patients at the Childbirth Center will receive an orange bracelet before leaving the hospital. Patients are encouraged to wear the bracelet for […]
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Learn Therapeutic Touch at Griffin Hospital Nov. 15
Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is promoting well-being in the community with a Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop on Sat., Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Therapeutic Touch is a holistic, evidence-based practice that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being. The purpose of this workshop is to explain the concepts and […]
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Griffin Health Honored at International Gathering of Child Safety Professionals
Griffin Hospital was recently honored with the Safe Kids Champion for Children Award at the Safe Kids Worldwide International Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) for its outstanding contributions toward preventing childhood injuries. “Griffin Health is honored to be recognized by Safe Kids Worldwide, which has been an international leader advancing the health and wellbeing of children through its advocacy and […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Natural Tonics for Immunity
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free nutrition education presentation and cooking demonstration about natural health tonics. Natural Health Tonics to Boost Immunity will be Thurs., Oct. 30 at 5:15 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, former Executive Director […]
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Dive into Elegance for “An Evening Under the Sea” at the Griffin Health 2025 Annual Gala
Take an unforgettable trip “Under the Sea” at the 2025 Griffin Health Gala Sat., Nov. 8 from 6-10:30 p.m. at the Oakdale Theater, 95 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. Featuring a magical ocean-inspired atmosphere, sumptuous dining accentuated by the exotic flavors of the sea, and the energetic sounds of DizzyFish & The Uptown Horns, this elegant evening invites guests to make […]
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Griffin Health to Teach Valley Seniors How to Spot Scams
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks to inform seniors about how they can protect themselves from fraud this November. Representatives from AARP Connecticut will present “AARP Fraud Watch: Landscape and Staying Safe” which will explore the psychology behind identity theft, the most common fraud tricks and scams, tips on how […]
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Griffin Health Opens Connecticut’s First EmPATH Unit
Griffin Health took a bold step forward in addressing the state’s growing demand for mental health crisis services by opening Connecticut’s first Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit at Griffin Hospital in Derby recently. Griffin cut the ribbon on the new 4,300 square-foot unit at a donor recognition and dedication celebration at the hospital on Oct. 8, adding […]
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