Griffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings Dec. 13
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 on Wed., Dec. 13. 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 by a registered nurse […]
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Griffin Hospital to Offer Reiki Level 1 Two-Day Workshop Jan. 16 and 18
Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 two-day Workshop from 1-4 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 16, 2024 and Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024 at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. Reiki Master Laura Howell will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves […]
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Griffin Health Awarded Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
The Center for Joint Health at Griffin Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Offered in collaboration with the American […]
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Griffin Health Valley Soul Choir Returns Dec. 12
After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, Griffin Health is bringing back the Valley Soul community choir for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, this-couldn’t-possibly-be-Naugatuck-Valley concert of traditional and contemporary gospel and holiday music on Tues., Dec. 12 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour. Valley Soul, a choir of volunteer singers under the direction of recording artist and music […]
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Lung Cancer Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the lungs. The most common type of lung cancer are: Non-small cell lung cancer—generally grows and spreads more slowly (most common) Small cell lung cancer—generally grows more quickly and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body Lung Cancer. Causes Cancer occurs when cells in the […]
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Hope Lives Raises $8,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The 20th Annual Hope Lives event raised $8,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery Nov. 15
Griffin Health will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery on Wed., Nov. 15 at 5:45 p.m. at the hospital. Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Nov. 9
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 3-5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 9. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Marianxhela “Lela” Heltke, LPN 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. Heltke, a “float” nurse in Griffin […]
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Fifteenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run raises more than $60,000
An estimated 400 participants raised more than $60,000 at the 15th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care, which was held on Sept. 23. “As we kick off the 15th year of the 5K Walk/Run, I’m reminded of how this event started as a small celebration of the Center for Cancer Care’s first year,” said Griffin Health […]
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