Griffin’s Healthy U to Discuss Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing Oct. 21
The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about ways to prevent cancer and the importance of genetic testing in cancer care on Wed., Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Led by Griffin Health cancer care surgeons and specialists, this free program features trusted medical insight into lifestyle habits that […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 18th Annual 5K Set for Oct. 24
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, will celebrate its 18th year on Sat., Oct. 24. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Oct. 5. […]
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Good for Your Appetite & Gut
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk is hosting free cooking demonstrations to help individuals nourish the body through cancer oncology treatment and recovery. These cooking classes will explore how food can support healing during cancer treatments, manage treatment side effects, and rebuild strength whether individuals are cooking for themselves or a loved one navigating cancer care. Good […]
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The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk is hosting free cooking demonstrations to help individuals nourish the body through cancer oncology treatment and recovery. These cooking classes will explore how food can support healing during cancer treatments, manage treatment side effects, and rebuild strength whether individuals are cooking for themselves or a loved one navigating cancer care. Foods […]
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18th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
Join us for the 18th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital! Saturday, October 24 Day-of Registration: 7:30 a.m. Event Start: 9 a.m. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby This non-competitive, family-friendly draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley to raise funds that […]
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Raising Awareness about Health Disparities in Cancer
By Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to highlighting the disproportionate impact of cancer on racial and ethnic minority communities. It is a time to promote cancer screenings while focusing on health disparities driven by limited access to care […]
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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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Griffin Health 5K Walk-Run Helps Bring Breakthrough Cancer Treatment to the Valley
The 17th Annual 5K Walk-Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital invites everyone to lace up their sneakers and take meaningful steps toward advancing cancer care on Sept. 20. Thanks to the support of Presenting Sponsor D’Addario Auto Group, this year’s 5K Walk-Run will help bring innovative, person-centered radiation oncology technology to Griffin’s cancer center. “On […]
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17th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
Join us for the 17th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital! Saturday, September 20 Day-of Registration: 7:30 a.m. Event Start: 9 a.m. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby This non-competitive, family-friendly draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley to raise funds that help […]
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Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup
Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen presents Cancer-Fighting Benefits of Soup Thursday, March 20 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford. Join us for free health education and a cooking demonstration that explores the preventive health benefits of soup, including helping to prevent cancer! In recognition of Colorectal Cancer […]
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