Griffin’s Healthy U to Discuss Men’s Health June 17
The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, will provide an in-depth discussion about common health concerns and well-being advice for men on Wed., June 17 at 6 p.m. Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in primary care, urology, and cardiology, this free program features trusted medical insight into […]
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Top Five Health Screenings for Men
Getting screening tests done early is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. With early detection, outcomes are much more successful. There are many tests, but here are the top five (not based on age or risk factors). Prostate Cancer – Prostate cancer is the […]
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Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings. Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Thursday, June 11 3-5 p.m. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their […]
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Healthy U Men’s Health
Men’s Health Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street, Derby The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Introduces Breakthrough AI-Guided Robotic Treatment for Enlarged Prostate, Speeding Recovery and Reducing Side Effects
Griffin Health is offering men an advanced, minimally invasive solution to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects 70% of men over age 60, that eliminates the need for long-term medication treatment and its associated side effects. Aquablation is a revolutionary procedure that uses an ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted waterjet to precisely target excess prostate tissue while safeguarding critical anatomy. This […]
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Griffin Health Expands Prostate Cancer Care with Breakthrough Radiogland Treatment
Griffin Health, a leader in precision cancer care, recently launched a Pluvicto® (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Theranostics program in its Nuclear Medicine Department, expanding access to a groundbreaking treatment option for patients with advanced prostate cancer. Developed by Novartis, Pluvicto is an FDA-approved radioligand therapy for the treatment of adult patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who […]
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Prostate Cancer Screenings
Many men die each year from prostate cancer without ever experiencing symptoms. Prostate cancer screening can help identify the disease early on, when treatment is most effective. There are many different recommendations for prostate cancer screening from many medical organizations. There is also debate over the benefits of screening. The most important step you can take is to discuss screening […]
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In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings. Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Thursday, June 26 3-5 p.m. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their […]
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Male hormones (called androgens) are needed for the prostate to work as it’s supposed to. This also keeps the prostate at a normal size. As men age, the prostate changes and grows, while androgen levels go down. These may cause changes in the cells that can lead to prostate cancer. Tumors that grow in the prostate can cause problems with […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 13
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 13. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
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