
Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Kidney Health on Aug. 26
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals improve their kidney health with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration. Eating Right for Kidney Health will be Tues., Aug. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This free culinary workshop will feature a discussion led by Griffin […]
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Griffin Hospital Earns Lown Institute National Honor Roll Social Responsibility Distinction
Griffin Hospital in Derby was among only 5% of hospitals nationwide to earn Honor Roll status in the Lown Institute’s 2024-25 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, ranking Griffin #1 in the state for clinical outcomes. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index is the first ranking to evaluate hospitals on their social responsibility, including metrics of health equity and value of care […]
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Get a Leg Up on Your Surgical Rehab with Alter-G
Rehabilitation is an important part to a successful surgery as it helps us recover from the procedure and make sure our bodies are ready to handle any increased physical ability the surgery provides. For joint replacement and bariatric surgery patients, focusing on fitness BEFORE surgery can help boost the healing effects of rehabilitation and prevent injury. Pre-habilitation is the process […]
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Out-of-this-World Technology to Take Your Training to the Next Level
Need to get back in shape after an injury, surgery or just to improve your health, but you’re worried about pushing your limits too hard or too soon? Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation have innovative exercise technology that can help you ease back to better health one easy step at a time. Get to Know the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill […]
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Sprains, Stains, and Overuse – Treating Sports Injuries and Returning to Play Safely
No one likes the dreaded injury that keeps them out of high school, college or recreational sports for days, weeks, or more. Here are some common injuries that many high school and college athletes face, how to help treat them, and information on an innovative way for athletes to practically float their way back into the game. Common Sports Injuries […]
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Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Prepping for the Harvest
The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on harvesting produce Wed., Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. Master Gardener Robin Michalak will lead “Harvesting Your Abundant Produce,” a free discussion about when and how to harvest produce, how to know they are ready […]
Read MoreFeature Highlights Griffin’s Person-Centered Surgical Care for Heartburn
Is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn, keeping you up at night, causing discomfort or making you skip the foods you love? A recent Connecticut Post feature article recognized Griffin Health’s comprehensive suite of general surgery services that can effectively and safely treat GERD. Click the link below to learn more about heartburn and how the compassionate experts […]
Read MoreGriffin Celebrates 2025 Top Doctors
Connecticut Magazine recognizes leading physicians across the state with its annual “Top Doctors” list. Honorees are chosen based on an impartial peer-review process to highlight the doctors whom other doctors trust and recommend. Connecticut Magazine partners with Castle Connolly, a national health care research firm to compile the list. Castle Connolly’s annual list highlights the top 7% of practicing physicians […]
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Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Bugs
The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on garden insects Wed., July 30 at 5 p.m. This “Good Bug, Bad Bug” presentation will feature Master Gardener Robin Michalak discussing how to identify beneficial insects vs. insects that are pests and how to […]
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The Power of Gratitude
What if you could experience remarkable physiological and psychological benefits in your life tomorrow? How about – better heart health, more energy, less inflammation, healthier heart rhythms, fewer aches and pains, better digestion, reduced stress, anxiety and depression, improved sleep, deeper personal relationships? What if one daily practice could give you all these benefits and more? That one daily practice is gratitude. […]
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