Healthy U Gastroenterology and Digestive Health

Gastroenterology and Digestive Health
Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m.
Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital
130 Division Street, Derby

Led by Griffin Health physicians and health experts in gastroenterology and general surgery, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into digestive health, including common heart conditions of the digestive tract, information about heartburn, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which can be caused by hiatal hernias, what individuals can do to keep their digestive tract healthy, and Griffin Health resources available to assist in caring for digestive health. There will be healthy food to sample and try at home and ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. The topics for each month are: April – Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Auto Immune Disease; May – Women’s Health; June – Men’s Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October – Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December – Healthy Aging.