Griffin Health Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade
Griffin Hospital in Derby was awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2026 Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing its achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. “An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Griffin Hospital is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We […]
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Griffin Hospital Recognizes Volunteers, Awards Scholarships
Griffin Hospital honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital at its 2026 Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at Paradise Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Ansonia recently. More than 150 hospital volunteers logged over 22,500 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient […]
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Griffin Hospital to Offer Reiki Level 1 Workshop June 2
Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop on Tues., June 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reiki is a complementary healing method rooted in ancient practices that involves the intentional direction of energy through the practitioner’s hands. When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and brings balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on […]
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Griffin Health Offers Women’s Health Cooking Demonstration Series in May
In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help women meet their unique nutritional needs across their lifespan this May. Held every Tuesday in May from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus on hormone […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on the Garden Herbs
In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free cooking demonstration about the nutritional and stress-relieving benefits of common garden herbs. Garden Calm & Herbal Stress Relief will be Thurs., May 21 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Former Executive […]
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Griffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic May 16
Griffin Health, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley and Huntington Fire Company No. 3 will offer a free child passenger safety clinic on Sat., May 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Huntington Fire Company No. 3, 44 Church St., Shelton. Certified child passenger safety technicians will help parents, caregivers and children learn the importance of child car seats, how to properly […]
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Volunteers 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, […]
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Raising Awareness about Health Disparities in Cancer
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to highlighting the disproportionate impact of cancer on racial and ethnic minority communities. It is a time to promote cancer screenings while focusing on health disparities driven by limited access to care […]
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Griffin Health Annual Baby Fair Set for May 30
Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and child care resources from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., May 30 at Griffin Health’s Annual Baby Fair. Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door […]
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Griffin Health to Host Adaptive Equipment Cooking Demonstration April 28
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, will host a cooking demonstration for individuals who have difficulty cooking due to health conditions such as arthritis and various auto-immune diseases. Griffin Health Occupational Therapist Jenna Reno and Executive Chef Todd Concilio will lead Adaptive Equipment Uses in the Kitchen on Tues., April 28 from 5-6:15 p.m. […]
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