Super Foods that May Help Prevent Cancer

Did you know that what and how much you eat can affect your risk of developing certain cancers? According to the American Cancer Society, about 20 percent of all cancer diagnoses in the United States are linked to diet and excess weight, along with inactivity. CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale. Components in […]

Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer

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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020, and nearly 14,000 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 […]

Steps to a Healthy Cervix

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Having a healthy cervix requires taking steps to reduce the risk of developing cervical health problems such as cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer. Here’s some ways you can help ensure optimum cervical health: Prevention Cervical cancer deaths have decreased over 50% in the last 30-40 years through increased availability of Pap and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing, which have led to […]

Griffin Health Opens COVID-19 Drive-up Test Collection Site

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Griffin Health has been approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to provide a drive-up collection facility for COVID-19 testing on the Griffin Hospital campus, 130 Division Street, Derby. In order to initiate the testing process at the new collection facility, a person with COVID-19 symptoms will need to have a valid order for the test from a licensed […]

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Fall Semester for CNA, PCT, Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant Training

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The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Phlebotomy and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (MA) programs. The evening session for the accelerated CNA program starts Sept. 3, the day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begin Sept 17, and the daytime MA program starts Oct. 1. […]

Don’t let embarrassment stop you from relieving pelvic pain

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We have all experienced pain in our lives. When it stems from the pelvic area, it can be particularly distracting and unrelenting. Pelvic pain can cause disruption in normal daily activities including discomfort with sitting, standing, driving, using the bathroom, and during intimacy with a partner. The pain can become so uncomfortable that even enjoying time with friends and family […]

Don’t Suffer Each Month, Treat Your Uterine Fibroids with Fibroid Embolization

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Many women adapt their lifestyle and learn to live with the pain and discomfort of uterine fibroids, allowing this condition to control their activity level and what they love to do. Fortunately, advances in interventional radiology have made treating uterine fibroids a safe and relatively painless process that empowers women to feel better all month, every month! What are uterine […]

Treat the Fibroids AND Keep Your Uterus

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One-third of American women experience some type of pelvic health disorder by the time they’re age 60, and about 600,000 women every year have a hysterectomy – removing their uterus to relieve troubling symptoms. One of the most common reasons women have a hysterectomy is to relieve the pain of uterine fibroids, accounting for more than 177,000 hysterectomies a year. […]

New Procedures Take the Scare out of a Hip Labral Tear

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Sports can put significant stress on an athlete’s joints. A common injury for athletes is a hip labral tear (commonly associated with a condition called femoroacetabular impingement), which is usually caused by the excessive stress athletes can put on their hip joints in conjunction with bony abnormalities. What is a Hip Labral Tear? A hip labral tear is an injury […]

An ACL Injury Doesn’t Mean the END to Your Athletic Pursuits

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Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are common among athletes in basketball, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball. This injury usually results when an individual makes a sudden stop to change direction. What is the ACL? The ACL is a tough band of fiber in the middle of the knee joint. It connects the lower leg bone to the thigh […]