A Person-Centered Continuum of Cancer Care
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital At the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, breast cancer care is a team effort. Effective treatment depends on collaboration among breast imaging specialists, pathologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, navigators, rehabilitation professionals, supportive care teams, and of […]
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Knowing Your Risk Is a Critical Part of Breast Cancer Awareness
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Griffin Health encourages all women to stay current with breast screening recommendations and to understand their personal breast cancer risk. For most women at average risk, annual screening mammography beginning at age 40 is recommended. […]
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Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 19
Griffin Health’s Valley Goes Pink initiative will host its 5th Annual Par for Pink golf fundraiser on Tues., May 19 at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens in Oxford. The fundraiser will feature a 9-hole round of golf for women and men starting at 9 a.m. and lunch. Sponsorship opportunities range from $150 to $5,000, and foursomes start at $460. […]
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The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Highlights Genetic Testing for Better Breast Health in 2026
As many women make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Health in Derby is recommending that some get more than just mammograms for better breast care. “Genetic testing and counseling are critical for women who have a history of cancer in their families,” said Dr. Denise Barajas, a breast surgeon and […]
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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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