Diabetes Screening: Who Should Be Screened and How Often?
Who Should Be Screened for Diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, everyone should be screened for diabetes beginning at age 45, and then every three years after that. If you have multiple risk factors (e.g, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight), talk to your doctor about screening at an earlier age and screening more frequently. What Does the Screening […]
Read MoreFood to Eat (and Avoid) to Manage Your Cholesterol
The term “you are what you eat” certainly holds true when it comes to your cholesterol levels. While it can be easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level, you can also eat your way to lower cholesterol levels too. Lowering your cholesterol levels by changing your eating habits is a simple two-pronged strategy: Add foods that […]
Read MoreFive Vaccine Myths and Facts
While a lot of conflicting data exists around vaccines, the US Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization experts all agree they are a necessary part of creating and maintaining public health. Below we’ve outlined five key facts about vaccination, as well as some of the most common myths. If you have any questions about vaccinations or which ones […]
Read MoreFive Tips for Improving Social Wellness
These days, it seems the word “social” has come to mean jumping on a smartphone or computer to engage in social media as much as it does engaging in real human contact. Why is human contact important? Because depression, poor self esteem and even a shorter life span are just a few of the side effects of social “disconnection.” In […]
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 […]
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