The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and incentaHEALTH Partner to Offer a Free Virtual Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program to Lower Naugatuck Valley Residents
The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC) is partnering with Colorado-based digital health company incentaHEALTH to offer a free online diabetes prevention program to study volunteers from Lower Naugatuck Valley as part of a research project to improve health in low-income communities. The Healthy Me program is a year-long virtual lifestyle change program to help people reduce their risk for type […]
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Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy With These 5 Tips
1. Eat The Right Amount While you’re not quite “eating for two” during pregnancy, your body does need more calories and nutrients to support your growing baby. As a general rule, the CDC recommends eating no extra calories during your first trimester, roughly 340 extra calories during your second trimester, and an extra 450 calories during your final trimester. These […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting Dec. 8
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Dec. 8. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the […]
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Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by an excess of blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. The three common types of diabetes are: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These conditions can cause a variety of symptoms, the most common early signs can include: fatigue, increased frequency of urination (especially at night), unexplained weight loss, blurry vision and increased […]
Read MoreOctober 2021 Health e-Connection
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for everyone to help raise breast cancer awareness and to celebrate the successes of breast cancer screening and improvements in breast cancer treatment. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers advanced breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including genetic counseling and testing services to help individuals and their […]
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What Are Bunions?
Do none of your shoes seem to fit comfortably? Is your big toe consistently swollen or sore? Is your foot pain sometimes too intense to walk? These are all signs that you may be suffering from a bunion. Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are bony protrusions at the base of the big toe. Bunions are quite common, affecting almost […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Winter Semester for Medical Assistant, CNA, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the winter semesters of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy programs. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and accelerated CNA programs start Jan. 17, 2022 and the Phlebotomy program begins Jan. 18, 2022. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program runs for 28 weeks with classes […]
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What are the signs you may need a knee replacement?
One of the biggest detriments to your quality of life can be joint pain. Joint pain can keep you from doing many of the activities you love (like hiking, skiing, or dancing), and even grow so severe that daily tasks become too painful. If joint pain is keeping you from enjoying your life to the fullest, a knee replacement could […]
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Breast Health Guide
It’s normal for the size, shape and texture of your breasts to fluctuate. Things like weight gain, exercise, age, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause can all cause “normal” breast changes. This guide will help you practice breast awareness, understand breast cancer risk factors, and gain tips to improve your breast health. What’s Normal, What’s Not Breasts come in different sizes, shapes, […]
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What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Isn’t all joint pain the same—if it hurts, it hurts? The answer is no: although the symptoms of different types of arthritis can be quite similar, there is a significant difference between their causes and treatments. Determining which type of arthritis you have is the key to finding an effective treatment that will help you move freely and return to […]
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