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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Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Bugs
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 garden insects Wed., July 30 at 5 p.m. This “Good Bug, Bad Bug” presentation will feature Master Gardener Robin Michalak discussing how to identify beneficial insects vs. insects that are pests and how to […]
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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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