Griffin Caregiver Michael Fusaro Honored as Healthcare Hero
Griffin Health Nurse Michael Fusaro, LPN, of Fairfield, was recently recognized for his heroic actions to save a life with the 2025 Connecticut Healthcare Association’s Healthcare Heroes Award. The Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. After finishing an overnight shift at Griffin Hospital, Fusaro was […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on the Health Benefits of Fiber July 1
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free program on cooking with radishes and how a high fiber diet can help fight chronic disease. Elevating the Lowly Radish & The Health Benefits of Fiber will be Tues., July 1 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Dr. […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Protect Their Bones
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks about osteoporosis and bone health and providing free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in July. Therapists from Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will present “Strong Bones for Life,” which will discuss osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak […]
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Derby and Ansonia High Softball and Baseball Teams Raise $4,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, with a donation of $4,000. The funds were raised at a special pink baseball game on May 16 and at Derby High School’s 14th Annual Pink Softball Game on May 17. Initiated by […]
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Griffin Health Caregiver Kimberly Kozlowski Honored with Spirit of Planetree Award
Griffin Health Caregiver Kimberly Kozlowski, of North Haven, was recently awarded the 2025 Spirit of Planetree Award at the organization’s 53rd Annual Employee Service Awards. The Griffin Health Spirit of Planetree Award honors caregivers whose attitudes and deeds inspire others to greater heights and have advanced Griffin’s person-centered care efforts. Kozlowski will also be recognized at Planetree’s annual conference to […]
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Griffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees
Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the 2025 Employee of the Year and Department of the Year award winner at its 53nd Annual Employee Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At an “outta sight” 1970s disco themed celebration, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 17th Annual 5K Set for Sept. 20
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 17th year on Sat., Sept. 20. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and starts at 9 a.m. D’Addario Automotive Group in Shelton is this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Vincent Carrera Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health in recently honored Vincent Carrera, RN, 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. Carrera, a nurse for Griffin Hospital’s […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 26
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 26. 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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Griffin Health Caregiver Jessica Nunez Wins 40 Under 40 Honor
Griffin Health caregiver Jessica Nunez, of Seymour, was recently named to the 2025 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for her leadership and devotion as a patient-centered healthcare professional, and for her commitment to her community. The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield […]
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