Griffin Hospital Named Connecticut’s Most Socially Responsible for Second Straight Year
Griffin Hospital in Derby was named Connecticut’s most socially responsible hospital, according to the Lown Institute’s 2023-24 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. This is the second straight year Griffin is ranked first in the state. The Index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of nearly 4,000 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance […]
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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Fall Semester for CNA, PCT, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Avenue, Suite 206 in Derby, is accepting applications for the fall semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The CNA evening program begins Sept. 25 and the day program starts Nov. 13. Phlebotomy starts Sept. 25 and the PCT begins Sept. 26. […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 5K Set for Sept. 23
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 15th year on Sat., Sept. 23. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 10. Pre-registration […]
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AAA Provides Continued Support of Griffin Health, Safe Kids’ Child Safety Program
AAA Northeast recently presented Griffin Hospital’s Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition with a $2,500 donation as part of its ongoing charitable giving efforts throughout its territory of New Haven, Litchfield, and Fairfield Counties. The donation will be used to purchase child passenger safety seats for parents in the community, and for pedestrian and road safety injury prevention education programs. […]
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Griffin Health 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 2023 Employee of the Year Award winner at its 51st Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. At a fun country western themed celebration, Griffin Hospital CEO and President Patrick Charmel personally presented gifts of appreciation to […]
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Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Griffin Health recently honored Bridget Robinson, 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. Robinson, a nurse in Griffin’s 2 North […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 15
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 15. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital recognizes volunteers, awards scholarships
Griffin Hospital honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital in 2023 at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at Sage in Derby recently. A total of 116 hospital volunteers logged more than 21,350 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Offers Free Presentation on Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery May 17
Griffin Health will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery on Wed., May 17 at 5:45 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Summer Semester for CNA, PCT, MA, and Phlebotomy
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Avenue, Suite 206 in Derby, is accepting applications for its summer semesters of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (MA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The Phlebotomy, MA, and PCT semesters will begin May 22 and the summer CNA program will start July 17. The […]
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