Griffin Hospital Recognizes Volunteers, Awards Scholarships
Griffin Hospital honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital at its 2025 Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at Sage in Derby recently. A total of 144 hospital volunteers logged more than 22,590 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories and […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Virtual Open Houses for Practical Nursing Program in May
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host two virtual open houses for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program on Tues., May 27 from 12-1 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on the Power of Protein May 27
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free program on the health benefits of protein-rich meals. The Power of Protein will be Tues., May 27 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Women’s Health Month, former executive director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Nutrition Label Education and Cooking Demonstration on May 22
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals eat smarter with a free presentation about nutrition labels and cooking demonstration. Understanding Nutrition Labels will be Thurs., May 22 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This free culinary workshop will feature a discussion by Registered Dietitian Becca Cretella […]
Read MoreGriffin to Host Mental Health Awareness Fair May 19
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Griffin Health Behavioral Health Services is hosting a free fair that aims to support and empower its community through open dialogue and access to mental health services. The Griffin Mental Health Awareness Fair will be Mon., May 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Griffin Health Outpatient Psychiatry, 250 Seymour Ave., Derby. The fair will […]
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Mental Flexibility
When we think of flexibility, most people probably imagine stretching or yoga instead of our thoughts. But what if we could cultivate a flexible mindset to promote good health in our mental and emotional wellbeing? Our mind is like a muscle, the more ways that we stretch it, the more flexible it becomes. With practice and awareness, we can begin […]
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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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Planning a Pregnancy
The decision to have a baby is one of the biggest you will make in your lifetime. When you are ready to take this step, there are a few things you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A Preconception Healthcare Visit Schedule a preconception visit with your doctor before you try to get pregnant. During […]
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