Griffin Hospital Opens New Observation Unit to Improve Emergency Care
The Hewitt Observation Unit integrates many Planetree person-centered care model elements to provide the best patient experience possible, including a visitor lounge, complete with residential kitchen, to encourage caring connections between patients and their family and friends. On January 9, 2023, Griffin Health opened The Hewitt Observation Unit at Griffin Hospital to expand the hospital’s capacity to care for patients […]
Read MoreCenter for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Expert Advice on Cervical Cancer
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is offering free one-on-one phone calls with cervical cancer specialists by appointment from 1-3 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 18. Griffin’s cancer experts will help individuals gain a better understanding of their personal cervical cancer risk. Participants will benefit from trusted information to help them understand risk factors, explore lifestyle enhancements to lower […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting January 18
Griffin Health is helping individuals looking to quit smoking in 2023 with its free smoking cessation program starting January 18 in Shelton. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of four weekly sessions. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings at 6 p.m. from Jan. 18, 2023-Feb. 8, […]
Read MoreVolunteers Sought for Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients. Griffin will host a HELP training session on Fridays, Feb. 17 and 24 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Interested individuals can call 203-732-1553 for more information. Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their […]
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Griffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings
Griffin Hospital is raising skin cancer awareness and helping individuals protect themselves and their loved ones with free facial skin screenings at The Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, on Thurs., Dec. 15. Appointments are available between 3-5 p.m. and reservations are required by calling The Center for Cancer Care at 203-732-1260. Facial skin screenings will be conducted […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Facial Skin Screenings
Griffin Hospital is raising skin cancer awareness and helping individuals protect themselves and their loved ones with free facial skin screenings at The Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, on Thurs., Dec. 15. Appointments are available between 3-5 p.m. and reservations are required by calling The Center for Cancer Care at 203-732-1260. Facial skin screenings will be conducted […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers Offers Winter 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 the 2023 winter semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant (MA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs. The accelerated CNA and MA programs starts Jan. 9, and Phlebotomy and PCT will begin Jan. 10. The accelerated CNA […]
Read MoreBe Healthy Through the Holidays with Griffin’s Wellness for Life
Griffin Health is helping individuals get a fresh perspective on health and well-being with its Wellness for Life program this December. Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals who are ready to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. The program focuses on hands-on learning, featuring one-on-one consultations with a […]
Read MoreSoftball Teams Raise $3,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,000 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 11th Annual Pink Softball Game held on April 23. Organized by former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting July 18
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting July 18. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Monday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for July 18 and 25, and Aug., 1 and […]
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