Griffin Health Offers Free Menopause Wellness Workshop
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host a new, free health education program to help women care for their well-being throughout menopause. Women’s Health and Menopause is a three-week workshop that helps support metabolic health, manage body composition, and nourish the female body through the menopause journey and beyond. This workshop will explain how metabolic changes for women in […]
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Rheumatologist Dr. Divya Mamootil Joins Griffin Health
Griffin Faculty Physicians is pleased to welcome Divya Mamootil, M.D., a highly skilled and compassionate rheumatologist, to its multi-specialty medical group. Dr. Mamootil joins Griffin Faculty Physicians Rheumatology after completing a fellowship at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA where she cared for individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, gout, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, and other rheumatic conditions and […]
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Spreading Awareness about Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, highlighting the prevalence of this disease, its symptoms and risk factors and the efforts being made to prevent and successfully treat this harmful health condition. Lung Cancer is a major health issue across […]
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Protect Yourself from the Most Common Cancer
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month, reminding all of us that UV exposure is a major, preventable cause of cancer. UV rays from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds and nail lamps are responsible for most skin […]
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Griffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees, Judith Abaidoo Named Employee of the Year
Griffin Health recently honored more than 900 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced its 2026 Employee of the Year and Department of the Year at its 54th Annual Service Awards celebration at Aria in Prospect. At a “Broadway Bash” themed celebration, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel personally presented gifts of […]
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Griffin Health Caregiver Named Healthcare Hero
Griffin Health is proud to announce that Laboratory Support Services Manager Carol Borger has been honored with the 2026 Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Healthcare Heroes Award. The 2026 CHA Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. This year, CHA presented the award to a […]
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Griffin Health to Discuss Hearing Health with Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs for Valley seniors about hearing issues this July. Audiologist Willa Horowitz, Au.D, will lead “Are You Hearing Aware?”, a free presentation on how to notice if your hearing impaired and about hearing tests to diagnose issues. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure […]
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Griffin’s Healthy U to Discuss Men’s Health June 17
The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, will provide an in-depth discussion about common health concerns and well-being advice for men on Wed., June 17 at 6 p.m. Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in primary care, urology, and cardiology, this free program features trusted medical insight into […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for June
Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout June. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed. Upcoming […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 11
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, 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 p.m. on Thurs., June 11. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health […]
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