Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Program
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is hosting a free diabetes self-management program this month to help empower individuals to improve their well-being. Living Healthy with Diabetes is a free, six-week diabetes self-management program that engages participants in learning and discussing clinical and lifestyle self-management behaviors to improve their health, blood sugars, emotional wellness, and quality of life. The program […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program in May
Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit tobacco and nicotine with an upcoming session of its free cessation program. “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 May 5, 12, […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Breakfast for Dinner
Griffin Bariatrics and the Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host a free presentation on weight-loss and a healthy cooking demonstration on Thurs., May 1 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. “Have a Healthy Breakfast for Dinner” will feature a discussion with Registered Dietitian Larissa March about the five healthy eating […]
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Griffin Health Receives First-Ever Signature Grant from Safe Kids Worldwide
Griffin Health Community Outreach and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley aim to enhance their child safety programing in the Valley thanks to a $44,000 grant from Safe Kids Worldwide. Griffin and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley are the first recipients of Safe Kids Worldwide Signature Grant. The $44,000 grant is comprised of $25,000 from Safe Kids and $19,000 from State […]
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Hit Your Movement Goals with Walking Anytime
Griffin Health Chief of Cardiology Dr. Michael Lee and Griffin Health Director of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Richard Le Pera contributed to this article. Walking is one of the most useful forms of exercise because you can add healthy steps to your day just about anywhere and at any time. Here are some ways to help you find your best […]
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How to Achieve Lasting Exercise Success
Griffin Health Chief of Cardiology Dr. Michael Lee and Griffin Health Director of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Richard Le Pera contributed to this article. Any cardiovascular exercise is good for your health, especially for your heart. Activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, or jogging have great health benefits whether you do them as part of an exercise program or by […]
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Understanding How Movement Benefits Your Health and Well-Being
Griffin Health Chief of Cardiology Dr. Michael Lee and Griffin Health Director of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Richard Le Pera contributed to this article. Moving more and staying active has long been a pillar of a healthy lifestyle – not just for the fitness benefits. Here are a few ways that living a less sedentary life can also greatly benefit […]
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Get Set for a Healthy, Happy Summer with Griffin’s Wellness for Life
Griffin Health is helping individuals get ready for an active and healthy summer – and beyond – with its Wellness for Life program this Spring. Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. The program focuses on hands-on, personalized health education, featuring one-on-one […]
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New Griffin Health Program Treats Sleep Apnea with Weight-Loss Medication
The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital recently launched a new “Sleep Bound” program to provide comprehensive care that may include GLP-1 weight-loss medication to address both obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity when paired with a […]
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Griffin Health 2025 Annual Baby Fair Set for April 26
Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and childcare resources from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 26 at Griffin Health’s Annual Baby Fair. Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, […]
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