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.

Quit Smoking and Digest BetterSmoking has been found to harm the digestive system in many ways. Smokers tend to get hear...
03/16/2026

Quit Smoking and Digest Better

Smoking has been found to harm the digestive system in many ways. Smokers tend to get heartburn and peptic ulcers more often than nonsmokers and have an increased risk for Crohn's disease and gallstones. In addition, smoking is linked to cancer of the digestive organs, including the head and neck, stomach, pancreas, and colon.

Griffin Health offers education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit to***co and ni****ne with an upcoming session of That’s It! Learn to Quit!, a free cessation program. There will be a session on Thursdays March 19 and 26, and April 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Griffin Faculty Physicians Family Health Care Center, 110 Commerce Dr., Shelton.

The program encourages participants to acknowledge and honor past successes in their goal to quit to***co. The goal is to help individuals learn how to stop using to***co and ni****ne without the guilt, shame, and fear of failure by teaching several different methods of quitting and managing ni****ne withdrawal. Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. Strategies to manage ni****ne withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all six sessions. To register, visit griffinhealth.org/ to***co-ni****ne-cessation or call 203-732-1369.

03/16/2026

Answers to Your (Heart)Burning Questions

Acid reflux is a common condition that affects millions of people, often causing discomfort and disrupting daily life. Also known as “heartburn,” this health condition may be normal after a heavy meal, but can become chronic for some and cause complications. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments for acid reflux can help you manage the condition and improve your quality of life. Here’s what you need to know about it and how to treat it effectively.

With a focus on digestive health this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Michael Lipcan, Chief of Gastroenterology, explains symptoms and risk factors for acid reflux as well as way to help prevent it and when you should consult your doctor in his latest blog - https://www.griffinhealth.org/conditions-treatments/take-the-burn-out-of-acid-reflux.

If you’re experiencing acid reflux or have concerns about your digestive health, don’t hesitate to reach out to Griffin Faculty Physicians Gastroenterology Specialists. Our team of experienced professionals will provide the answers and care you need to achieve better gut health.

Call 203-736-9919 to schedule an appointment, or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org/specialty-care/gastroenterology for more information.

A Special DeliveryChief of Robotic Surgery at Griffin Hospital and Colorectal Surgeon John M. Aversa Jr., DO, and Physic...
03/13/2026

A Special Delivery

Chief of Robotic Surgery at Griffin Hospital and Colorectal Surgeon John M. Aversa Jr., DO, and Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT) Office Manager Jackie Hoyle brought blue bagels to the caregivers at the Digestive Disorders Center at Griffin Hospital to celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving the thoughtful gift were Digestive Disorders Center Manager Tricia Callahan and Medical Assistant Karleita Cooper.

03/13/2026

What to Know When You Frequently Go

While it may not be something we like to talk about, there are things everyone should know about diarrhea and irritable bowel symdrome (IBS) to make sure it is treated and managed effectively.

With a focus on digestive disroders during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Michael Lipcan, Chief of Gastroenterology, explains the health risks of diarrhea, how to treat it and how to know if it may be IBS - https://www.griffinhealth.org/conditions-treatments/understanding-diarrhea-and-irritable-bowel-syndrome.

If you’re experiencing digestive issues or have concerns about your bowel health, don’t hesitate to reach out to Griffin Faculty Physicians Gastroenterology Specialists. Our team of experienced professionals will provide the answers and care you need to achieve better gut health.

Call 203-736-9919 to schedule an appointment, or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org/specialty-care/gastroenterology for more information.

Helping Seniors Get Ready for Spring ActivitiesGriffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will ...
03/12/2026

Helping Seniors Get Ready for Spring Activities

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host an interactive program designed this April to help Valley seniors get ready for spring activities and preserve their independence.

Caregivers from Griffin Health’s Physical Medicine will lead Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment, a free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation.

The presentations are scheduled for Thurs., April 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Mon., April 6 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Thurs., April 9 from 1:30-2:30 at the Oxford Senior Center, Wed., April 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Thurs., April 23 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; Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492; Oxford Senior Center: 203-881-5231; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; and Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324).

Lights! Camera! Safety!Griffin Health held its annual Safety Fair in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room today, offering ca...
03/11/2026

Lights! Camera! Safety!

Griffin Health held its annual Safety Fair in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room today, offering caregivers education into the patient safety practices of different departments and insight on how all caregivers play a critical role in keeping our patients, visitors and fellow caregivers safe.

The fair had a "movie" theme with booths blending their safety message into Hollywood blockbusters like Indiana Jones & Cyber Security, The Fast and The Furious Stroke Awareness and Buzz Lightyear's Wound Prevention & Beyond!

Hope to See You Tomorrow at Our Open House & Application Assistance Event!In honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Da...
03/11/2026

Hope to See You Tomorrow at Our Open House & Application Assistance Event!

In honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Day (March 3), the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 219 Division St., Ansonia, in partnership with Futuro Health is waiving application fees and highlighting its new tuition-free scholarships.

Until March 20, Futuro Health is waiving its $150 application fee for the School’s exceptional Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician training programs. Additionally, the School has recently partnered with Futuro Health to offer its healthcare training courses tuition-free to qualifying applicants.

The School will host and open house and application assistance event on Thurs., March 12 from 2-6 p.m.

Students must be proficient in the English language to apply for admission. For more information about the school, call 203-732-1276 #2 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Comfort Care for Our Infusion Center PatientsKathy Maffucci, co-advisor of Teen CORP and Shelton Intermediate School tea...
03/11/2026

Comfort Care for Our Infusion Center Patients

Kathy Maffucci, co-advisor of Teen CORP and Shelton Intermediate School teacher, recently presented comfort care bags made by her students for patients of the Griffin Health Infusion Center.

Maffucci's students created 25 bags, containing socks, knit gloves, chap stick, a snack, activity book, pen, and hand sanitizer.

Pictures in this post include Maffucci presenting the donations to Clinical Nurse Manager of Infusion Center & Wellness Clinic Lindsey Grailich BSN, RN, and Infusion Center Caregiver Cheryl Sampiere, RN, presenting one of the comfort bags to her patient Gail.

03/10/2026

Join us as we explore healthy eating at Griffins Teaching Kitchen. Today we are cooking up some roasted tofu vegetables.

03/10/2026

This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Griffin Health and Griffin Faculty Physician Gastroenterology Specilaists are encouraging everyone to know their colon cancer risk and to check and see if they are due for screenings.

Since colon cancer is very common and almost always arises from small growth (called polyps), doctors recommend routine colonoscopy testing in everyone as part of good health.

Dr. Michael Lipcan, Chief of Gastroenterology, explains the importance of a regular colonoscopies to help prevent colon cancer and what to expect during this procedure in his blog - https://www.griffinhealth.org/conditions-treatments/what-you-need-to-know-about-colonoscopies.

Griffin Faculty Physicians Gastroenterologists specialize in providing patient-centered care, including answering all of your questions and concerns related to your colon health and partnering with you to make a personalized screening plan.

Call 203-736-9919 to schedule an appointment, or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org/specialty-care/gastroenterology/ for more information.

Caring for Patients Comfort and DignityFor her National Honors Society community service project, Derby High School Juni...
03/10/2026

Caring for Patients Comfort and Dignity

For her National Honors Society community service project, Derby High School Junior Julianne Meagher, far right, recently presented the Griffin Hospital Emergency Department more than three boxes of sweatpants, sweatshirts, T-shirts and socks.

The new and lightly used clothing was donated by the Derby High School community through a drive organized by Julianne and will be given to patients in need of clothes during their stay or at discharge.

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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.