Griffin Hospital

Griffin Hospital Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital in the heart of the lower Naugatuck Valley. Griffin is also a Planetree hospital.
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Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a healthcare facilities and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and incorporate its Planetree concepts into their healthcare models.

Get Your Well-being on Track in the New Year with Griffin’s Highway to HealthGriffin Health is helping individuals make ...
01/22/2026

Get Your Well-being on Track in the New Year with Griffin’s Highway to Health

Griffin Health is helping individuals make changes for improved wellness in 2026 with its free Highway to Health program this February.

Highway to Health is an 8-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals to take ownership of their health with lifestyle medicine knowledge and skills. Lifestyle Medicine is a unique medical specialty that focuses on using evidence-based approaches in healthy eating, managing stress, enhancing regular physical activity and restorative sleep, and fostering meaningful social connections and support systems. All of these lifestyle factors help prevent and manage chronic conditions to dramatically improve one’s quality of life.

The program will be Wednesdays Feb. 4, 18 and 25, March 4, 18 and 25, and April 1 and 15 from 5-6 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby.

Space is limited. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/highway-to-health to register or call the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up or for more information.

Lose Weight through Lifestyle ChangeThe Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops in March to help ind...
01/21/2026

Lose Weight through Lifestyle Change

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops in March to help individuals make healthy decisions and lose weight.

Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program is a free, evidence-based healthy eating and active living course for adults based on Eating Smart, Being Active©. This six-week program provides tools and tips for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal plans and proven weight-loss exercises.

There will two sessions held at Griffin Hospital on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and April 1 and 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. and Mondays March 23 and 30, and April 6,13, 20, and 27 from 10-11:30 a.m.

To register or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/weight-loss-toolkit or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

Drop the Pounds for a Healthier Heart!Being overweight or obesity are associated with an increased risk for many serious...
01/20/2026

Drop the Pounds for a Healthier Heart!

Being overweight or obesity are associated with an increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.

Griffin Bariatrics offers free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout February to explain how bariatric surgery can help individuals lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, especially heart health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on Tues., Feb. 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Wed., Feb. 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Tues., Feb. 24 from 12-1 p.m.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on his call to serve with compassion, dignity, and respect for ...
01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on his call to serve with compassion, dignity, and respect for every person. In healthcare, his legacy lives on through our responsibility to listen, and to care without bias.

Bingo for Health!Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host fun and educational progr...
01/19/2026

Bingo for Health!

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host fun and educational programs on heart health for Valley seniors this February.

Griffin Health Director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Richard Le Pera, MPH, CCRP, will lead Boost Your Heart Health, a free discussion of the basics of heart health followed by games of heart-healthy bingo. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation.

The presentations are scheduled for Mon., Feb. 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Thurs., Feb. 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Wed., Feb. 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Thurs., Feb 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program, which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease in the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

Have a History of Cancer in Your Family? Resolve to get genetic testing in 2026As many women make New Year’s resolutions...
01/16/2026

Have a History of Cancer in Your Family? Resolve to get genetic testing 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. According to the American Cancer Society, about 5-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, meaning that they result directly from gene changes passed on from a parent.

Women should consider genetic testing and counseling if they have a personal history of breast ovarian, pancreatic colore**al, endometrial or uterine cancer. The testing can also be needed for women who have a family history of:
* Breast cancer at age 50 or younger
* Ovarian cancer or male breast cancer at any age
* Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry AND have a relative diagnosed with breast cancer
* A first-degree relative with pancreatic, colon, re**al, or endometrial cancer at age 49 or younger
* A gene mutation found in a family member

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness offers peace of mind with its High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic. Women who have the risk factors for breast cancer can call the Clinic at 203-732-7233 to make an appointment for evaluation.

Those who meet criteria for genetic testing will meet with a genetic counselor for a full history and risk assessment, and a sample can be collected for analysis. When the results are available, an individualized plan for prevention, screenings or treatment can be created.

01/15/2026

Join Caty Poole and Mike at the Griffin Health Teaching Kitchen while we explore yeast and breadmaking

A Fulfilling Healthcare Career Starts at Griffin Health!The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host o...
01/15/2026

A Fulfilling Healthcare Career Starts at Griffin Health!

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host open houses for its rewarding Practical Nursing (PN) program on Thurs., Feb. 12, and Thurs., March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Rd.

The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses and real-world clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Masonicare and Ga***rd Hospital, the PN program prepares new nurses to thrive in a multitude of complex clinical practice settings.

Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.

The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations. The experience enables a smooth transition from classroom to the practice setting, and from student to proficient caregiver.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/school.

Take Care of Your Ticker in 2026!The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops to help individuals man...
01/14/2026

Take Care of Your Ticker in 2026!

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops to help individuals manage heart conditions this February. The Heart Health Workshop is a free, three-week workshop that provides health education on heart disease with an emphasis on the management of hypertension and elevated cholesterol.

There will be a workshop session on Thursdays Feb. 5, 12, and 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. and another on Thursdays Feb. 26 and March 5 and 12 from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby.

To register or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/heart-health-workshop or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

This free heart health program is part of Griffin’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its community through free education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and in promoting overall wellness.

Call Us before Going to the ER for Flu or IllnessWith the high number of people in our community sick from the flu, Grif...
01/13/2026

Call Us before Going to the ER for Flu or Illness

With the high number of people in our community sick from the flu, Griffin Health is reminding individuals that they can contact Griffin Faculty Physicians for non-emergency illness and injuries for fast care instead of going to the Emergency Department.

CALL OUR IMMEDIATE CARE HOTLINE AT 1-800-382-0903.

Our skilled and compassionate caregivers can help you with flu symptoms and non-life-threatening issues, including:

* Bumps, Bruises, Sprains and Strains
* Minor Cuts and Burns
* Digestive Issues (like nausea and mild diarrhea)
* Fever, Chills and Infections
* Symptoms of Chronic Conditions (like high blood pressure and high blood sugar)

Let us help you find the fastest and best path to feeling better!

Be Sure Your Kids Ride Safe in 2026!Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic January 20Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Na...
01/12/2026

Be Sure Your Kids Ride Safe in 2026!
Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic January 20

Griffin Health and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley offer free monthly child passenger safety clinics every third Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. in the Griffin Health Community Outreach parking lot at 4 Mountain St., Derby.

The clinics will help parents, caregivers and children learn the importance of child car seats, how to properly install them and the appropriate positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. Free new car seats will be available to families that qualify through a grant from Safe Kids Worldwide and State Farm Insurance.

Appointments are required. To register or for more information, contact Cathi Kellett at ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

Start Eating Clean with Healthy Chicken ChiliThe Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals start the new ...
01/09/2026

Start Eating Clean with Healthy Chicken Chili

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals start the new year off with better nutrition with Eating Clean for the New Year, a free cooking demonstration on Thurs., Jan. 22 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford.

This free culinary workshop will discuss how to make conscious dietary changes to improve one’s health in 2026 and will feature a demonstration of a healthy and hearty chicken chili with a secret, unexpected ingredient to boost its nutritional value by Griffin Executive Chef Mike Rizzio.

This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/eating-clean or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.

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Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a healthcare facilities and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and incorporate its Planetree concepts into their healthcare models.