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Information about the Coronavirus

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Schedule your COVID-19 test at 203-437-6815.

Health Resource Center tour

Welcome to Griffin Hospital's Community Health Resource Center

The Community Health Resource Center (HRC) at Griffin Hospital is a traditional free lending library that provides an array of medical and health information. The HRC contains a collection of easy-to-read health and lifestyle related materials for patients and their families to become better informed and make more educated decisions about the various treatment options available to them.

Resource Center Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Other times by appointment
Online Resource Searches

Search the Library Catalog from Your Computer

Our online catalog is the modern day version of the "card catalog" and is a quick and easy way to search our online resource database to see what books, journals and magazines are available at the HRC. Books may be borrowed for 4 weeks; journals and magazines must be viewed on site. Click the button to search the online catalog.


Search Our Online Health Library

We have a resource here for you to answer almost all of your questions - whether you're wondering about a disease, a treatment, a subject, and more. DISCLAIMER: This Health Library is for educational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the services provided by this practice/facility. Click the button to start searching. You can also click here to view the Polish database.


Ask a Consumer Health Librarian

Conditions & Treatments Digest
Health information for patients and consumers - covering different conditions, treatments, and specialties.
Health Tips & TopicsGeneral

Recipes for Optimal Digestion

Many digestive issues can be prevented or reversed by eating a healthy, balanced diet of whole foods including fresh vegetables, fruit, organic meats, and natural fats, in place of processed food, artificial ingredients and sugar.
Health Tips & TopicsGeneral

Warning Signs of High Blood Pressure

Called the silent killer, high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the United States.
Health Tips & Topics

Reaching New Year Health Goals

Healthy living is all about centering your lifestyle around being more health conscious. Here is a simple toolkit of tips to help you stick with the goals you set for yourself.
If you're providing care for a loved one, we've put together a set of videos that can help you understand everything involved.
Location
(203) 732-7399
  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9am-5pm
  • Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-8pm
  • Saturday: 11am-3pm
130 Division St.
Derby, CT 06418-1326

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