Griffin Health to Host Uplifting Evening for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia about Making Meaningful Connections Featuring Connecticut Author
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, will explore the joys and heartache of being a caregiver for a loved one with Dementia with a free event featuring a reading Connecticut author John Scully, of West Hartford, on Tues., May 20 at 5:30 p.m. This supportive and encouraging event features an exploration of the emotional […]
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Griffin Health, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Celebrate International Safe Kids Month
In honor of International Safe Kids Month, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley are partnering to provide tips, resources, and devices to help parents and caregivers keep their kids safe at a time when preventable injuries are on the rise. There will be a free child safety education event Thurs., May 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Griffin […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers CNA, PCT, and Phlebotomy Programs
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 219 Division Street, Ansonia, is accepting applications for upcoming semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The PCT and Phlebotomy programs begin May 19. The CNA summer programs will begin June 9 and July 14. The 15-week PCT program requires students to attend classes […]
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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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