What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects nearly all men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body), and as the prostate enlarges, it can compress the urethra and cause bothersome urinary symptoms. Common BPH Symptoms Frequent or urgency of urination (sudden strong […]
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Griffin Health Offers Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration Series in February
In recognition of National Heart Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, is hosting a series of free series of cooking demonstrations to help individuals care for their “ticker.” Held every Tuesday in February from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes aim to help the community prepare flavorful, […]
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The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Highlights Genetic Testing for Better Breast Health in 2026
As many women make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Health in Derby is recommending that some get more than just mammograms for better breast care. “Genetic testing and counseling are critical for women who have a history of cancer in their families,” said Dr. Denise Barajas, a breast surgeon and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Eating Clean in 2026
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals start the new year off with better nutrition with a free cooking demonstration. Eating Clean for the New Year will be Thurs., Jan. 22 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This free culinary workshop will discuss how to make […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Sourdough Bread
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is inviting individuals to learn a new healthy baking technique to start 2026 with a free cooking demonstration about making sourdough and the nutritional benefits of fermentation. The Yeast You Can Do will be Thurs., Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Workshops Focus on Weight-Loss through Lifestyle Change
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops in January to help individuals lose weight through lifestyle change. Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program is a free, evidence-based healthy eating and active living course for adults based on Eating Smart, Being Active©. This six-week program provides tools and tips for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Winter Open Houses for Practical Nursing Program
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host a series of open houses this winter for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program. The open houses will be Tues., Jan. 6, Thurs., Feb. 12, and Thurs., March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Rd. The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Heart Health Workshops in Februrary
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops to help individuals manage heart conditions this February. The Heart Health Workshop is a free, three-week workshop that provides health education on heart disease with an emphasis on the management of hypertension and elevated cholesterol. There will be a workshop session on Thursdays Feb. 5, 12, and 19 from 10-11:30 […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Programs in January
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit tobacco and nicotine with two upcoming sessions of its free cessation program this January. “That’s It! Learn to Quit!” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit tobacco and nicotine over the course of six weekly meetings. There will be a session on Mondays Jan. 19 […]
Read MoreGriffin’s Wonderland of Trees Raises a Record $12,800 for Spooner House
Griffin Hospital’s 2025 Annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected a record $12,800 for Spooner House in Shelton to help provides meals, shelter and security to families in the Naugatuck Valley throughout the upcoming year. As part of Griffin’s Planetree Person-Centered Care Philosophy, the Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate three-foot artificial evergreen trees that are […]
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