The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 26
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 26. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health […]
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Griffin Health Caregiver Jessica Nunez Wins 40 Under 40 Honor
Griffin Health caregiver Jessica Nunez, of Seymour, was recently named to the 2025 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for her leadership and devotion as a patient-centered healthcare professional, and for her commitment to her community. The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Highlight Scholarship Opportunities at Open House June 30
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house on June 30 from 2-6 p.m. to highlight its new Ansonia location and new scholarship and grant opportunities. The school is pleased to announce a new scholarship program available to prospective students. Futuro Health and the Elizabeth C. Deluca Foundation will provide scholarships that cover the full […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Lifelong Bone Strength on June 10
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals strengthen their bones with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration. The Dynamic Duo: How Vitamin D and Calcium Support Lifelong Bone Strength will be Tues., June 10 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 […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Katherine Viebranz Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Katherine Viebranz, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care. Viebranz, a nurse for the […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Becomes First in Connecticut to Earn Sustainable Healthcare Certification from The Joint Commission
Griffin Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) by prioritizing environmental sustainability through decarbonization efforts. The certification demonstrates Griffin’s achievement in establishing structure, rigor and accountability to accelerate these efforts. Griffin is the first healthcare organization in Connecticut to receive this recognition. The healthcare industry accounts for nearly 9% of the nation’s carbon emissions. In reducing greenhouse […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Conserve Their Energy
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks about physical energy conservation and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in June. Therapists from Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will present “Following the Four Ps of Energy Conservation,” which will explore tips and strategies for seniors and those with […]
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Griffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nurses
Nurses from New Haven, Newtown, Oxford, Shelton, Southbury and Waterbury honored with awards Griffin Hospital recently held its 37th Annual Nurses Week Celebration to honor its more than 480 staff nurses. The Nursing Department staff members were treated to refreshments, gifts, raffles and award presentations to nurses who provided exceptional care during the year. “The past few years have tested […]
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Hewitt Foundation Donates $1 Million to Griffin Health to Transform Mental Health Crisis Response
A $1 million gift from The Hewitt Foundation has enabled the establishment of Connecticut’s first Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit at Griffin Hospital in Derby. This pioneering unit represents a bold step forward in addressing the growing demand for mental health crisis services, offering specialized help to Connecticut residents in desperate need of specialized care. According to […]
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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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