Griffin Health Offers Men’s Health Cooking Demonstration Series in June
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help men improve their health and lower their cancer risk through nutrition this June. Held every Tuesday in June from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Tammy Borkowski Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Tammy Borkowski, BSN, RN, CMSRN, 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. Borkowski, a nurse […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House June 18
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program on Thurs., June 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Rd. 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 […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Milly Delaney Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Milly Delaney, BSN, 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. Delaney, a nurse for […]
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Griffin Hospital Nurses Name Roman Spivak Physician of the Year
Griffin Faculty Physicians Pulmonologist Roman Spivak, MD, was recently honored as Physician of the Year at Griffin Health’s 38th Annual Nurses Week Celebration. The Physician of the Year Award is based on voting by the hospital’s Nursing staff. In nominating Dr. Spivak, nurses said he consistently exemplifies Griffin’s core values, mission and vision in his everyday practice caring for both […]
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Griffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nurses 2026
Griffin Hospital in Derby recently held its 38th 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. “Nursing is not just a job. It is a calling that demands resilience, compassion and strength,” said […]
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Griffin Health to Discuss the Benefits of Fiber with Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs this June designed to help Valley seniors add more fiber to their diets. Griffin Health Clinical Lead Dietitian Jody Reade, RD, CDN, will lead Fueling your Body with Fiber and Why It Matters, a free presentation on the importance of fiber and how to creatively […]
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Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Composting
The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on composting Mon., May 18 at 4:30 p.m. This “Composting Basics” presentation will feature Master Gardener Robin Michalak discussing practical composting techniques, environmental stewardship, and home gardening sustainability practices that increase awareness of healthy living resources and strengthen community […]
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Griffin Hospital Named Best Hospital in Connecticut for Orthopedic Surgery
Griffin Hospital, of Derby, CT, has been named one of the nation’s top hospitals for orthopedic surgery by Money magazine in its inaugural Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery 2026 rankings. Griffin was first in Connecticut and 13th in the country, scoring an “A+” orthopedic grade that places Griffin among an elite group of 75 hospitals nationwide selected for excellence in […]
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Griffin Hospital Named a World’s Best Hospital for Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth straight year, Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT has been recognized with the prominent distinction as a World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. The World’s Best Hospitals recognition is based a rigorous evaluation process, including input from more than tens of thousands of medical professionals across 32 countries, hospital performance metrics, and patient satisfaction scores. Ranked second in Connecticut […]
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