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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Silent warning signs of diabetes
The early warning signs of diabetes can be hard to spot at first, and people sometimes mistake them for stress or fatigue. More than 38 million Americans have diabetes — 11% of U.S. adults — and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 23% of them are undiagnosed. Millions of others are considered at high risk for […]
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Health and Wellness Tips to Get You Through the Summer and Beyond
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to be outside and enjoy time with family and friends. Have a safe, healthy summer with these simple tips! 1. Watch the sun. When we think of summer, we think of sunny days spent outside. Make sure you take proper precautions to protect your skin against burns and long-term damage such as […]
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Refreshing Summer Recipes
Relax and enjoy the taste of summer with these light, simple, and refreshing recipes! STRAWBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 3-4 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon coconut oil 4 cups fresh baby spinach, baby kale, or baby arugula 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted 1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) […]
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Griffin Caregiver Michael Fusaro Honored as Healthcare Hero
Griffin Health Nurse Michael Fusaro, LPN, of Fairfield, was recently recognized for his heroic actions to save a life with the 2025 Connecticut Healthcare Association’s Healthcare Heroes Award. The Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. After finishing an overnight shift at Griffin Hospital, Fusaro was […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on the Health Benefits of Fiber July 1
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free program on cooking with radishes and how a high fiber diet can help fight chronic disease. Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber will be Tues., July 1 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Dr. […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Protect Their Bones
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks about osteoporosis and bone health and providing free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in July. Therapists from Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will present “Strong Bones for Life,” which will discuss osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak […]
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Derby and Ansonia High Softball and Baseball Teams Raise $4,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, with a donation of $4,000. The funds were raised at a special pink baseball game on May 16 and at Derby High School’s 14th Annual Pink Softball Game on May 17. Initiated by […]
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Griffin Health Caregiver Kimberly Kozlowski Honored with Spirit of Planetree Award
Griffin Health Caregiver Kimberly Kozlowski, of North Haven, was recently awarded the 2025 Spirit of Planetree Award at the organization’s 53rd Annual Employee Service Awards. The Griffin Health Spirit of Planetree Award honors caregivers whose attitudes and deeds inspire others to greater heights and have advanced Griffin’s person-centered care efforts. Kozlowski will also be recognized at Planetree’s annual conference to […]
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