Health and Wellness Tips to Get You Through the Summer and Beyond
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to be outside and enjoy time with family and friends. Have a safe, healthy summer with these simple tips! 1. Watch the sun. When we think of summer, we think of sunny days spent outside. Make sure you take proper precautions to protect your skin against burns and long-term damage such as […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Earns Top Grade for Patient Safety
Griffin Hospital was again ranked among the leading hospitals in Connecticut for providing safe care to its patients. The Leapfrog Group awarded Griffin Hospital an “A” grade for its Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score survey. This is the hospital’s fifth “A” in three years and Griffin was one of just four hospitals in the state to receive the top score. “We […]
Read MoreED And Testosterone – How Being Shy Can Spell Trouble
Don’t Be a Shy Guy When it comes to health, being shy or ashamed about sexual dysfunction can be a very dangerous risk factor. Some men would prefer to avoid speaking to a doctor about their sexual health. Yet, while difficult to discuss, impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a telltale symptom for serious health issues. ED is the […]
Read MoreA Simple Gesture of Awesome Appreciation
It is practically impossible to recognize all that nurses do in taking care of the health and well being of this country. In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Griffin Hospital recognized its nurses with a special celebration and two simple words that carry a lot of meaning. The theme of this year’s Griffin Hospital Nurse Day Celebration was […]
Read MoreHewitt Center for Breast Wellness Receives National Quality Designation
DERBY, CT (Nov. 22, 2013) – The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital has achieved the highest level of quality breast health care recognition from the American College of Surgeons. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons, recently granted a Full Three-Year Accreditation designation to the Hewitt Center for Breast […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Earns National Quality and Safety Distinctions
DERBY, CT (November 8, 2013) – Griffin Hospital continues to be among the state leaders in quality and patient safety, recently earning top recognition from two national healthcare organizations. Griffin Hospital was named a 2012 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, and was honored with an “A” grade in […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Wins Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012
DERBY, CT (May 6, 2013) – Griffin Hospital in Derby has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. “It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Receives Award for Quality Stroke Care
DERBY, CT (May 6, 2013) – Griffin Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes Griffin Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. Get With The Guidelines–Stroke helps Griffin Hospital’s staff develop and implement […]
Read MoreLiving with Parkinson’s: Fatigue Management and Energy Conservation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition. It affects 1-1.5 million people in the U.S. and is often associated with a variety of symptoms, including tremor, stiffness, movement disorders and balance impairments. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that nerve cells control muscle movement with a brain chemical […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital recognizes employees for outstanding commitment and contributions
DERBY, CT (May 30, 2012) – Bonnie Halligan, RN, of Seymour, and Patricia Thibodeau, Medical Records, of Bridgeport, will share honors as Griffin Hospital’s 2012-13 “Employees of the Year.” Laura Howell, Radiation Oncology, of West Hartford, won “The Spirit of Planetree Award” and the staff of the Radiology/Cardiology, was named “Department of the Year” at the hospital’s annual Employee Recognition […]
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