An Insightful Tool in Treating Breast Cancer
Genetic testing and counseling have become an important preventive health measure in breast cancer care, providing individuals with critical information that can make a significant difference in treating the disease. Some cancers are caused by mutations in a person’s genes (some are caused by other types of mutations not in genes). Some of these gene variants are passed down through […]
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Natural Tonics to Boost Immunity
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents “Natural Tonics to Boost Immunity” on Thurs., Oct. 30 at 5:15 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss natural health tonics that are […]
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Lifestyle Tips to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Every year in the United States, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control, and can form a tumor, and may invade nearby healthy tissue. There are many factors that can influence your chance of getting breast cancer. Some factors you cannot change, such as your family history […]
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Valley Goes Pink Offers Great Events for Great Cause this Fall
The Valley Goes Pink Campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout September and October for a good cause. The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to […]
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Why Every Woman Should Get a Mammogram
By Griffin Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle Understanding the Reward of Knowing about Your Breast Health Many women may wonder, “Do I need a mammogram?” The short and simple answer is yes. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast that can find cysts, abnormal non-cancerous growths, and cancer. Additionally, a mammogram shows fibrocystic changes which […]
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Celebrating Connecticut’s Leadership in Breast Cancer Screening
By Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Medical Director Denise Barajas, MD, and Griffin Health Commnications and Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle This year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has a special meaning for Connecticut as recently enacted national laws show how our home state is a leader in making sure women get the support for optimal breast cancer detection and treatment. […]
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Hope Lives Raises $5,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The 21st Annual Hope Lives event raised $5,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, a Longaberger […]
Read MoreDerby and Ansonia High Softball Teams Raise $3,500 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 $3,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 13th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May. Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball […]
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Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 21
Griffin Health’s Valley Goes Pink initiative will host its Third Annual Par for Pink golf fundraiser on Tues., May 21 at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens in Oxford. The fundraiser will feature a 9-hole round of golf starting at 9 a.m. and lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. To register or for […]
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Seymour Pink Donates $80,000 for New Breast Ultrasound Technology at Hewitt Center for Breast Wellnes
Seymour Pink recently helped to enhance the accuracy of breast ultrasound screenings at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. The community breast cancer fundraising organization donated $80,000 to the Center for the purchase of an advanced RS85 Prestige ultrasound system which provides images with superior quality and other technological advances, including elastography, an emerging sonographic imaging technique […]
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