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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 patien

ts. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and incorporate its Planetree concepts into their healthcare models.

08/01/2025

Celebrating Breastfeeding

The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7) by highlighting the need for breastfeeding support throughout the nation and across the world, and in promoting the benefits of breastfeeding.
The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week campaign is “Prioritize Breastfeeding,” which highlights how breastfeeding can help create a sustainable environment while simultaneously reducing the impact of climate change caused by artificial feeding.

The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital provides breastfeeding support and education as part of Griffin’s Planetree patient-centered care philosophy. For more information about breastfeeding support and all the free health education offered at the Childbirth Center, visit griffinhealth.org/baby.

07/31/2025

Expert Health Advice from Our Chief Medical Officer

Griffin Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Diseases Physician Dr. Frederick Browne is a regular guest on WICC's Melissa in the Morning.

Dr. Browne recently talked about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City from which one person has died, and 22 others are very sick. Legionnaires' is a type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria usually found in water.

Listen to the interview here - https://audioboom.com/posts/8756818-melissa-in-the-morning-legionnaires-disease

07/30/2025

Help Keep Your Social Circle Healthy

In recognition of Social Wellness Month, Griffin Health is encouraging our community to promote healthy habits with their friends and family.

Do you have a loved one who smokes or was a heavy smoker? They may be eligible for lifesaving lung cancer screening.

Individuals between the ages of 50-80 years with a 20-pack year history of smoking or who currently smoke, may be eligible for the Griffin Health Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.

Studies have shown that early detection can improve cure rates as much as 20%!

Cancer experts are available to help. Encourage the one's you love to call 203-732-1476 or visit www.griffinhealth.org/lung for more information and to assess eligibility.

07/29/2025

Good Health Needs Support

In honor of Social Wellness Month, Griffin is highlighting support groups to give individuals the information and encouragement they need on their journey to well-being.

No one should face cancer alone. The Griffin Health Prostate Support Group provides information, empowerment, and peer support to care for individuals' bodies, minds and spirits before during and after prostate cancer treatment.

Join us August 1 and on the First Friday of each month in The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Health Conference Room at 350 Seymour Ave., from 12-1 p.m. To RSVP and for more information, call Lindsay Vitale at 203-732-1408 or email Lvitale2@griffinhealth.org.

07/28/2025

Weight-Loss and Social Health

According to the Mayo Clinic, recent research shows that having friends or family members who are supportive of healthy eating and exercise goals is important for long-term weight-loss success. At Griffin Bariatrics, we understand the importance of physician partnership and encouragement in the weight-loss journey. That's why we offer person-centered services like a dedicated care specialist to help patients navigate the process and support groups.

Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout August. Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on Tues., Aug. 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Tues., Aug. 26 from 12-1 p.m. To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108.

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. For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

07/25/2025

Not to be a "bug," but you don't want to miss this free program on gardening!

The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital will host "Good Bug, Bad Bug," a free presentation featuring Master Gardener Robin Michalak discussing how to identify beneficial insects vs. insects that are pests and how to incorporate integrated pest management applications to prevent infestations on Wed., July 30 at 5 p.m.

The event is part of the Garden’s Know to Grow Series, which aims to teach the Griffin Health community how to start gardens and to promote the health benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Registration is required for this free event. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/good-bug-bad-bug to sign up or for more information.

Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce. The garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree person-centered care which stresses the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being, and to help alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.

07/24/2025

Celebrating Our Exceptional Caregivers

Griffin Health celebrated the July 2025 “I Take It Personally” (ITIP) winners with a musical "Summer Lovin'" themed party in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room yesterday.

Celebrating the ITIP awards were, from left, Griffin Health EVP and COO Todd Liu, Monica Sanchez, Medical Education; Kate Wilkins, Griffin Faculty Physicians Rheumatology; Norman Edwards, Dining Services; Teeka Robinson, Nursing, and ITIP Committee Co-chair Matthew Milardo.

The ITIP program rewards Griffin caregivers who demonstrate a commitment to Griffin’s Planetree Philosophy, serve as role models for other caregivers, and practice our patient safety and patient-centered care tools in striving to provide an exceptional experience to patients, families, and/or fellow caregivers.

07/23/2025

Supporting Exceptional Cancer Care

The 17th Annual 5k Walk-Run to Benefit The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is pleased to announce that The Edge Fitness Clubs will be the Fitness Sponsor for this year’s event. We greatly appreciate their support of our 5K and for the difference their contribution will make in bringing innovative, patient-centered radiation oncology technology to our community.

This year’s 5K will be Sat., Sept. 20. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/5k for more information and the sign up!

07/22/2025

The Positive Power of Poetry

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital (HRC) thanks everyone who attended the recent "Evening of Empowering and Positive Poetry and Conversation" on July 17 and express its appreciation to poet Farron Saifee for sharing selections from her book, "Craters on the Moon."

The event featured a lyrical journey through the tender and the tumultuous that captures universal themes while reflecting deeply personal experiences. This event was fitting for Social Awareness Month as Farron and caregivers from Griffin's Psychiatry and Spiritual Care departments shared insights on caring for emotional well-being through times of grief and transition as well as how to access inner resources for self-care through caregiving, loss, and recovery. Among the many important teachings at this event was the importance of seeking support from friends, family or with a group.

Griffin offers support groups for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. For more information, visit www.griffinhealth.org/support-groups-programs/bereavement-support-groups.

Griffin Outpatient Psychiatric Services offers complete clinical assessments and a full range of ongoing treatment for adults, couples and families. Our comprehensive array of outpatient services are staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, advanced practice registered nurses and therapists. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/care/behavioral-health-addiction-services for more information.

The HRC looks forward to hosting more educational and empowering health events like this one in the coming months. Located on the ground floor of Griffin Hospital, the HRC is a traditional free lending library that provides an array of medical and health information. The Center contains a collection of easy-to-read health and lifestyle related materials for patients and their families to become better informed and make more educated decisions about the various treatment options available to them. Discover more information at www.griffinhealth.org/library.

07/21/2025

Our summer squash is about ready to pick at the Griffin Community Garden, free and open to all!

Relatively low in carbs, calories and fat, summer squash is high in fiber, an excellent source of vitamin C, and contains B vitamins and important minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

Quick Prep Tip: Try summer squash raw in salads, sautéed or roasted with olive oil as a side dish or spiraled into “zoodles” as a healthy substitution for noodles.

Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce.

Located on the Griffin Hospital campus, the garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree patient-centered care which stressed the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being. The ultimate goal is to help residents obtain healthy fruits and vegetables and encourage neighborhood residents to start their own gardens and improve their eating habits, helping alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.

Additional nearby community gardens, similar veggies are free to harvest from the newly formed collaboration of several -Community-Gardens, find one near you:
Ansonia
• Beaver Brook – 96 Central St.
• Salvation Army – 26 Lester St.

Derby
• Griffin Hospital – 130 Division St.
• 5th & Olivia Streets
• Derby Public Library – 313 Elizabeth St.

Seymour
• Seymour Community Center – 20 Pine St.
• Trinity Episcopal Church – 91 Church St.
• Little Free Pantry on Skokorat – 58 Skokorat St.

Shelton
• Good Shepherd Church – 182 Coram Ave.

Oxford
• Immanuel Lutheran ECLA Church – 25 Great Hill Rd.

07/18/2025

Good Bug, Bad Bug

The Griffin Community Garden at Griffin Hospital is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables with a free presentation on garden insects Wed., July 30 at 5 p.m.

This “Good Bug, Bad Bug” presentation will feature Master Gardener Robin Michalak discussing how to identify beneficial insects vs. insects that are pests and how to incorporate integrated pest management applications to prevent infestations. The event is part of the Garden’s Know to Grow Series, which aims to teach the Griffin Health community how to start gardens and to promote the health benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Registration is required for this free event. Visit www.griffinhealth.org/good-bug-bad-bug to sign up or for more information.

Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce. The garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree patient-centered care which stresses the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being, and to help alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.

07/17/2025

Our tomatoes are ripening nicely at the Griffin Community Garden, free and open to all!

Deliciously juicy, tomatoes are "the" source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and offer vitamins C and K, potassium, and folate.

Quick Prep Tip: Tomatoes are perfect for summer and simple to prepare. With just a drizzle of olive oil and some seasoning, you can roast or grill tomatoes to make the perfect addition to a salad or sandwich or to have as a snack!

Opened in 2018, the Griffin Community Garden is designed to engage its neighbors to actively participate in selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and preserving fresh, nutritious produce.

Located on the Griffin Hospital campus, the garden is part of Griffin's commitment to its Planetree patient-centered care which stressed the importance of nutrition for overall health and well-being. The ultimate goal is to help residents obtain healthy fruits and vegetables and encourage neighborhood residents to start their own gardens and improve their eating habits, helping alleviate one of the biggest social obstacles to good health.

Additional nearby community gardens, similar veggies are free to harvest from the newly formed collaboration of several -Community-Gardens, find one near you:

Ansonia
• Beaver Brook – 96 Central St.
• Salvation Army – 26 Lester St.

Derby
• Griffin Hospital – 130 Division St.
• 5th & Olivia Streets
• Derby Public Library – 313 Elizabeth St.

Seymour
• Seymour Community Center – 20 Pine St.
• Trinity Episcopal Church – 91 Church St.
• Little Free Pantry on Skokorat – 58 Skokorat St.

Shelton
• Good Shepherd Church – 182 Coram Ave.

Oxford
• Immanuel Lutheran ECLA Church – 25 Great Hill Rd

Address

130 Division Street
Derby, CT
06418

Telephone

+12037357421

Website

http://www.griffinhealth.org/

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