Softball Teams Raise $3,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,000 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 11th Annual Pink Softball Game held on April 23. Organized by former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting July 18
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting July 18. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Monday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for July 18 and 25, and Aug., 1 and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Griffin Health recently honored more than 600 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the Employee of the Year Award winners for 2020, 2021 and 2022 at its 50th Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. COVID-19 Testing Customer Service Representative Bryan Bostic […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Putting on Sunscreen
We all know how important it is to protect our skin from too much sun exposure, but some of the details can be a bit tricky. Follow these do’s and don’ts about sunscreen and you’ll keep your skin healthy and sunburn free all year! DO put sunscreen on before you go outside. This is because most chemical formulas need to be […]
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Recipes for Guys that Grill
Most men love to grill, and what better time of year to grill than summer? Here are some tasty summer grilling recipes dad will love to make. Dijon-Herb Turkey Kebabs Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 pound turkey tenderloin cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary […]
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Warning Signs of Depression
It’s normal to experience periods of sadness, especially after a challenging event such as losing a loved one, job loss, or a traumatic injury or diagnosis. Occasionally feeling down is to be expected, but when sad feelings don’t pass with time or start to impact many areas of your life, these could be signs of depression. It can be difficult […]
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How to Sneak More Fiber into Your Diet
Getting enough fiber is important for your health. For starters, it can prevent or reduce constipation which is good for colon health. It may also help with weight loss and maintenance. Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 38 grams of […]
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How to Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. If you have narrow arteries, your blood pressure will be higher. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, makes individuals high-risk for developing a wide variety of other […]
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Anxiety and Heart Disease: What’s the Connection?
Anxiety disorders significantly increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease and also raise the odds of suffering a fatal cardiac event, according to new studies. In a study done at the University in the Netherlands, Annelieke M. Roest, MSc combined the data from 20 different studies done on 250,000 people. After 11 years, researchers found that there was a […]
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Health e-Connection
Happy New Year! These past two years have brought unprecedented challenges to our lives, making it difficult to focus on our overall health and wellbeing. Fortunately, January offers us an opportunity to reset and concentrate on our health goals so that we can develop a plan to achieve them. According to a report by the US Department of Health and […]
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