Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for October
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout October. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed. Upcoming […]
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Griffin Health to Teach Valley Seniors How to Respond to an Overdose
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks to inform seniors about know what can do in the event of an opioid overdose this October. Naugatuck Valley Health District Overdose Prevention Navigator Austin Telford, MPH, CCHW, will present “Narcan and You: Empowering Seniors to Respond to an Opioid Overdose,” which provides essential […]
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Griffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic Sept 23
As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer a free child passenger safety clinic by appointment on Tues., Sept. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at 4 Mountain Street, Derby (across the street from Griffin Hospital). Certified child passenger safety technicians will help parents, caregivers and children learn the importance of child […]
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Prostate Cancer Screenings
Many men die each year from prostate cancer without ever experiencing symptoms. Prostate cancer screening can help identify the disease early on, when treatment is most effective. There are many different recommendations for prostate cancer screening from many medical organizations. There is also debate over the benefits of screening. The most important step you can take is to discuss screening […]
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Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and nearly 13,000 will die from the disease. There are steps you can take for early detection and preventive measures. It is important for women to be aware of early warning signs of ovarian cancer. You are able to help catch it […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Food Preservation and Reducing Food Waste
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free nutrition education presentation and cooking demonstration about preserving food and cooking with frequently thrown away plant parts. Waste Not, Want Not will be Thurs., Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Former Executive Director of Massaro […]
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Valley Goes Pink Offers Great Events for Great Cause this Fall
The Valley Goes Pink Campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout September and October for a good cause. The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to […]
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Griffin Health Offers New Therapy for Young Adults Impacted by Trauma
Griffin Health Psychiatry Services is starting a new therapy program to help young adults impacted by trauma recover and regain confidence. Strength Awareness Freedom Empowerment (SAFE) is a trauma-informed intensive outpatient program designed to support young adults ages 18-26 in healing from the impact of trauma without the pressure to disclose or relive painful experiences. Traumatic experiences can have both […]
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Learn about the Human Body and Disease Prevention at Griffin Hospital Mini Med School
Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free, 11-week Mini Med School course that begins Thurs., Sept. 11. Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, and information about disease […]
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Calling All Singers! Lend Your Voice to the Valley Soul Community Choir
Griffin Health is looking for singers to help spread holiday cheer throughout the Naugatuck Valley by joining its Valley Soul Community Choir. Under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a professional singer for more than 40 years and director of the acclaimed “Shoreline Soul” performances in Madison, volunteers for the community choir will have six, two-hour workshops, culminating in a hand-clapping, […]
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