Griffin Health to Teach Valley Seniors How to Spot Scams
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks to inform seniors about how they can protect themselves from fraud this November. Representatives from AARP Connecticut will present “AARP Fraud Watch: Landscape and Staying Safe” which will explore the psychology behind identity theft, the most common fraud tricks and scams, tips on how […]
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Griffin Health Opens Connecticut’s First EmPATH Unit
Griffin Health took a bold step forward in addressing the state’s growing demand for mental health crisis services by opening Connecticut’s first Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit at Griffin Hospital in Derby recently. Griffin cut the ribbon on the new 4,300 square-foot unit at a donor recognition and dedication celebration at the hospital on Oct. 8, adding […]
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An Insightful Tool in Treating Breast Cancer
Genetic testing and counseling have become an important preventive health measure in breast cancer care, providing individuals with critical information that can make a significant difference in treating the disease. Some cancers are caused by mutations in a person’s genes (some are caused by other types of mutations not in genes). Some of these gene variants are passed down through […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Immunity Boosting Foods
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals boost their immunity with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration. Fueling Your Defenses: The Role of Food in Immunity will be Tues., Oct. 21 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This […]
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Beacon Falls Health Fair Offers Flu Shots, Free Screenings, Wellness Information and Resources
Griffin Health will host a Community Health Fair Sat., Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Michael Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls. The event will feature a flu vaccination clinic, free diabetes and blood pressure screenings, and wellness information presented by caregivers from several Griffin Health services, including women’s health and breast health. Attendees can also learn about […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program in October
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 Tuesdays Oct. 28, and Nov. 4, […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Heart Health Workshop October 16
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer a free workshop to help individuals manage heart conditions starting Oct. 16. 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 Thursdays Oct. 16, 23 and 30 from […]
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Lifestyle Tips to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Every year in the United States, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control, and can form a tumor, and may invade nearby healthy tissue. There are many factors that can influence your chance of getting breast cancer. Some factors you cannot change, such as your family history […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Nutrition for High School Athletes
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living invites high school athletes and their parents to a free presentation and cooking demonstration about proper nutrition for peak performance in sports. Faster, Focused, Fueled: Nutrition Essentials for High School Athletes will be Sat., Oct. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m.at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This […]
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Seventeenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run Raises a Record $85,000
The 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital set a new fundraising record on Sept. 20 with sponsorships and more than 500 participants contributing more than $85,000 for local cancer care services and patient support programs. “This 5K provides hope, comfort and resources to cancer patients,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Your […]
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