Griffin Health Offers New Therapy for Young Adults Impacted by Trauma
Griffin Health Psychiatry Services is starting a new therapy program to help young adults impacted by trauma recover and regain confidence. Strength Awareness Freedom Empowerment (SAFE) is a trauma-informed intensive outpatient program designed to support young adults ages 18-26 in healing from the impact of trauma without the pressure to disclose or relive painful experiences. Traumatic experiences can have both […]
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Learn about the Human Body and Disease Prevention at Griffin Hospital Mini-Med School
Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free, 11-week Mini-Med School course that begins Thurs., Sept. 11. Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, and information about disease prevention. This […]
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Calling All Singers! Lend Your Voice to the Valley Soul Community Choir
Griffin Health is looking for singers to help spread holiday cheer throughout the Naugatuck Valley by joining its Valley Soul Community Choir. Under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a professional singer for more than 40 years and director of the acclaimed “Shoreline Soul” performances in Madison, volunteers for the community choir will have six, two-hour workshops, culminating in a hand-clapping, […]
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Griffin Health 5K Walk-Run Helps Bring Breakthrough Cancer Treatment to the Valley
The 17th Annual 5K Walk-Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital invites everyone to lace up their sneakers and take meaningful steps toward advancing cancer care on Sept. 20. Thanks to the support of Presenting Sponsor D’Addario Auto Group, this year’s 5K Walk-Run will help bring innovative, person-centered radiation oncology technology to Griffin’s cancer center. “On […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nursing Support Staff
Derby, Seymour residents honored Griffin Health, in Derby, recently hosted a Nursing Support Staff Appreciation Celebration to recognize its more than 300 caregivers who make vital contributions as coordinators between patients and nurses and doctors, including medical assistants, multi-skilled technicians, certified surgical technicians, mental health workers, blood collection specialists, patient safety monitors, continuous video monitors, unit clerks, greeters, coordinators and […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Kidney Health on Aug. 26
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals improve their kidney health with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration. Eating Right for Kidney Health will be Tues., Aug. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. This free culinary workshop will feature a discussion led by Griffin […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Earns Lown Institute National Honor Roll Social Responsibility Distinction
Griffin Hospital in Derby was among only 5% of hospitals nationwide to earn Honor Roll status in the Lown Institute’s 2024-25 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, ranking Griffin #1 in the state for clinical outcomes. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index is the first ranking to evaluate hospitals on their social responsibility, including metrics of health equity and value of care […]
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Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Prepping for the Harvest
The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on harvesting produce Wed., Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. Master Gardener Robin Michalak will lead “Harvesting Your Abundant Produce,” a free discussion about when and how to harvest produce, how to know they are ready […]
Read MoreFeature Highlights Griffin’s Person-Centered Surgical Care for Heartburn
Is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn, keeping you up at night, causing discomfort or making you skip the foods you love? A recent Connecticut Post feature article recognized Griffin Health’s comprehensive suite of general surgery services that can effectively and safely treat GERD. Click the link below to learn more about heartburn and how the compassionate experts […]
Read MoreGriffin Celebrates 2025 Top Doctors
Connecticut Magazine recognizes leading physicians across the state with its annual “Top Doctors” list. Honorees are chosen based on an impartial peer-review process to highlight the doctors whom other doctors trust and recommend. Connecticut Magazine partners with Castle Connolly, a national health care research firm to compile the list. Castle Connolly’s annual list highlights the top 7% of practicing physicians […]
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