Griffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings
Griffin Hospital is raising skin cancer awareness and helping individuals protect themselves and their loved ones with free facial skin screenings at The Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, on Thurs., Dec. 15. Appointments are available between 3-5 p.m. and reservations are required by calling The Center for Cancer Care at 203-732-1260. Facial skin screenings will be conducted […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings
Griffin Hospital is raising skin cancer awareness and helping individuals protect themselves and their loved ones with free facial skin screenings at The Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, on Thurs., Dec. 15. Appointments are available between 3-5 p.m. and reservations are required by calling The Center for Cancer Care at 203-732-1260. Facial skin screenings will be conducted […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Winter Semester for CNA, PCT, MA, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Avenue, Suite 206 in Derby, is accepting applications for the 2023 winter semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant (MA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The accelerated CNA and MA programs starts Jan. 9, and Phlebotomy and PCT will begin Jan. 10. The accelerated CNA […]
Read MoreBe Healthy Through the Holidays with Griffin’s Wellness for Life
Griffin Health is helping individuals get a fresh perspective on health and well-being with its Wellness for Life program this December. Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals who are ready to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. The program focuses on hands-on learning, featuring one-on-one consultations with a […]
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the lungs, limiting airflow and causing mild to severe wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Some of these symptoms, when exacerbated, can lead to what is commonly referred to as an asthma attack. Many factors may trigger an attack, and in some cases might be severe, however […]
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What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a long-term lung disease that makes breathing very difficult. The two common forms of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases often occur together, but individuals may have symptoms more characteristic of one than the other. Typically, those with COPD have chronic shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and frequently cough up phlegm. Chronic […]
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If You’ve Suffered Stress Incontinence Once, You’ve Suffered Long Enough
For some of us, a good laugh isn’t something you look forward to. Stress incontinence happens when certain activities add more pressure on the pelvic floor muscles which support and control bladder or bowel function. When these muscles are weak, leakage can be triggered by laughing, sneezing, lifting heavy objects, or exercise. There is help While this can be embarrassing […]
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The Importance of a Diabetic Foot Exam
People with diabetes are at higher risk for a variety of foot health problems. During a diabetic foot exam, your doctor will check for signs of infection, injury, bone abnormalities, nerve damage (neuropathy), and poor circulation (blood flow). Neuropathy and poor circulation are the two most common foot conditions people with diabetes have. Neuropathy can make your feet feel tingly […]
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Easy Recipes to Help Prevent Diabetes
Here are some healthy recipes that are full of healthy fiber from vegetables, healthy fat and protein. All of these nutrients from whole food sources will help prevent diabetes by keeping blood sugar stable for a long period of time: CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP The fresh herbs in this recipe are also known to help reduce blood sugar and […]
Read More A Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Diabetes (and Even Reverse It)
The rate of type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing around the world. Approximately 88 million American adults have prediabetes, which puts you at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Scary, but true: One in five people who have diabetes don’t even know they have it. Research suggests that a healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes […]
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