Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital combines advanced treatment with compassionate, patient-centered care close-to-home. Philanthropic support helps provide critical services beyond traditional medical care, including:
• Patient assistance for transportation, wigs, and other essential needs
• Integrative therapies such as Reiki, massage, and Therapeutic Touch
• Survivorship and wellness programs
• Specialized equipment and enhanced patient services
Donate to The Center for Cancer Care
You can also support our Radiation Therapy Transformative Initiative and help bring the next generation of cancer treatment to our community. Learn more here
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers advanced technology, personalized support services, education, and treatment in Griffin’s internationally recognized healing environment. Gifts help provide:
Since 2009, the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers has helped over 2,000 individuals achieve fulfilling careers in healthcare with innovative hands-on training, state-of-the-art simulation, and experienced instructors dedicated to student success. Student graduates are now in fulfilling careers as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Phlebotomists and Certified Clinical Medical Assistants. Griffin was one of the first hospital-based schools to be accredited by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and approved by the State of CT Department of Health. Support helps provide scholarships for low-income students to enroll in the school.
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment that best meets individual and family needs. Donors can help us make birth experiences as positive as possible. Here are some ideas for items that the Center uses to ensure our patients get the best start in life:
Contributions to the Griffin Hospital Hospice Fund help us provide needed amenities and, assistance to our patients, families and caregivers, including:
The Department of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at Griffin Hospital provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. Our chaplains are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide care through direct patient interaction, bereavement support, crisis intervention, and assistance to area clergy members. Our accredited Clinical Pastoral Education Programs provide interfaith professional education for ministry and for caregivers. Here are some of the ways that donations can help our caregiver serve the diverse spiritual needs of our patients and families: