Griffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nursing Support Staff
Griffin Health recently hosted a Nursing Support Staff Celebration to recognize these caregivers, including medical assistants, multi-skilled technicians, patient care technicians, unit clerks and patient safety monitors, who make vital contributions as coordinators between patients and doctors. In addition to refreshments, gifts and raffle prizes offered at the tropical-theme celebration, Griffin’s Nursing Department named Emergency Department Patient Safety […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Heart Health Workshop Aug. 7
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer a free workshop to help individuals manage heart conditions starting Aug. 7. 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. The workshop will be held on Wednesdays Aug. 7-21 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.at […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 16th Annual 5K Set for Sept. 28
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 16th year on Sat., Sept. 28. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 15. Pre-registration […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital is Inviting Bidding for the Removal of The Current Back Up Emergency Generator and Replacement /Connection of a New Emergency Backup Generator RFP
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL IS INVITING BIDDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CURRENT BACK UP EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND REPLACEMENT /CONNECTION OF A NEW EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR Griffin Hospital is accepting bids for the removal of the current back up emergency generator and replacement/ connection of a new emergency backup generator. CLICK HERE to view the RFP. Pre-bid Meeting: All potential bidders are […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Hosts Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Practical Nursing Program
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host virtual and in-person open houses for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program this month. The virtual open house will be Thurs., July 18 from 12-2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. The in-person open house will be Wed., July 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s new Naugatuck Campus at 1186 […]
Read MoreGriffin Health to Host Inspiring Evening of Hope and Healing for Substance Use Disorders Featuring Connecticut Author
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, will explore the struggles and successes of substance use disorders with a free event featuring a reading by New York Times Bestselling Author Judy Mandel, of Newington, on Wed., July 24 at 6 p.m. This sincere and heartfelt event features an exploration of addiction, family dynamics, and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Programs
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with upcoming sessions of its free tobacco cessation program. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of six weekly meetings. There will be a session held Tuesdays mornings July 16-Aug. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free High Blood Sugar Management Program
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer two sessions of its innovative high blood sugar management program in July. Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes to help them control their elevated blood sugar. There will be a session held on Tuesdays from July 23-Aug. […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Caregiver Tracy Huneke Receives Healthcare Hero Award
Griffin Health caregiver Tracy Huneke was recently honored with the 2024 Healthcare Heroes Award from The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA). The Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual […]
Read MoreVolunteers 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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