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 patien

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

Eat Up, Guys!In recognition of Men’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd.,...
05/29/2026

Eat Up, Guys!

In recognition of Men’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help men improve their health and lower their cancer risk through nutrition this June.

Held every Tuesday in June from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus on nutrition strategies that support men’s health, with an emphasis on prostate cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation reduction, and healthy aging. Participants will learn new cooking techniques, including long-simmered sauces, slow-cooked legumes, smart grilling with marinades, and oven-roasting, to expand their everyday cooking skills while focusing on the foods most linked to men’s wellness.

The Power of Cooked Tomatoes, which discusses lycopene’s role in prostate cancer risk reduction and features a demonstration of Whole Wheat Penne with Marinara Sauce, will be June 2.

Plant Protein, which discusses the connection between fiber and prostate cancer and features a demonstration of Roasted Red Pepper & Chickpea Salad with Creamy Tahini-Lime Dressing, will be June 9.

Cruciferous Vegetables, which discusses sulforaphane, indoles, and the unique cancer-protective compounds in cruciferous vegetables and features a demonstration of Sautéed Italian Kale and Cauliflower & Romanesco Medley, will be June 16.

Smart Grilling, which discusses why charred and processed meats are linked to cancer risk and features a demonstration of Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peruvian Fingerling Potatoes with Aji Verde, will be June 23.

Building the Plate, which discusses a simple framework for building a healthy meal with vegetables, lean protein, whole grains or starchy vegetables and features a demonstration of Turkey Burger with Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad, will be June 30.

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

Celebrating Our Exceptional CaregiversGriffin Health honored those who served and saluted its May 2026 “I Take It Person...
05/28/2026

Celebrating Our Exceptional Caregivers

Griffin Health honored those who served and saluted its May 2026 “I Take It Personally” (ITIP) winners with a red, white and blue celebration in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room yesterday.

Caregivers celebrating the ITIP awards were, from left to right: ITIP Committee Co-chair Richard Le Pera; ITIP Winner Ana Magarin, Radiology; ITIP Winner Jo Ann Persson, Center for Cancer Care; ITIP Winner Matt Christiani, Engineering; Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel; and ITIP Committee Co-chair Michael Desjardins. Not pictured is May ITIP Winner Dennis Gordon, of Surgical Services.

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.

Our Bags Are Packed!Visitors to the Baby Fair at the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital this Saturday will receive ba...
05/28/2026

Our Bags Are Packed!

Visitors to the Baby Fair at the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital this Saturday will receive bags loaded with free maternity and baby care items (while supplies last)!

We hope to see you and your family on May 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, for our Annual Baby Fair.

Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and childcare resources as this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.

05/27/2026

This month's Healthy U session celebrated Women's Health with an enlightening conversation on nutrition, menopause, uterine fibroids, HPV, the menstrual cycle, and cervical cancer. The deeply caring Dr. Sotiros and Dr. Bernstein led an insightful Q&A, then shared this #1 tip to make your annual OB-GYN visit a priority, it’s one of the most important steps you can take.

These sessions remind us why we love The Valley, for showing up so engaged, committed to learning, and taking an active role in your health.

Griffin Hospital was recently awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2026 Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing its ac...
05/27/2026

Griffin Hospital was recently awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2026 Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing its achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

Griffin Hospital attributes the top Leapfrog Safety Grade to the commitment of all its caregivers in delivering exceptional person-centered care. Throughout Griffin Health, every employee and medical staff member is considered a caregiver, meaning they work together to prevent harm to our patients and provide them with the best care experience possible. Griffin also understands that high-quality care and safety is enhanced when patients, families, and its caregivers are engaged in the entire care planning and delivery experience. This appreciation and value for everyone’s unique preferences is supported by Griffin’s ongoing work in establishing a truly person-centered care environment.

05/26/2026

Learn to make health meals from Griffin's Healthy Eating Teaching Kitchen, tonight we're featuring Raspberry Chia Pudding. INGREDIENTS
RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING
8 Each Dates, pitted
3-1/4 cups Oat Milk
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Chia Seeds
2-1/2 cups Raspberries
HOUSE-MADE BASIC GRANOLA
1-1/3 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/3 cup Sunflower Seeds
1/3 cup Shredded Coconut,
unsweetened
1-3/4 tbsp Raw Almonds, rough chop
1-3/4 tbsp Raw Pecans, rough chop
1-3/4 tbsp Raw Cashews, rough chop
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1/4 cup Honey
1-1/3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Calories: 390 • Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 0g • Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg • Sodium: 80 mg
Carbohydrates: 66g • Fiber: 19g
Sugars: 37g • Protein: 8g
INSTRUCTIONS
RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING
• Make date base: Soak dates in warm water for 10–15 minutes.
Remove the dates from the water and blend them with ~1 cup
of the oat milk until completely smooth.
• Build pudding base: In a large bowl or container, combine the
date purée mixture, remaining oat milk, and vanilla extract.
Whisk until fully homogenous.
• Add chia seeds: Stir in 1/2 cup chia seeds slowly
and thoroughly. Mix well to avoid clumping.
• First hydration rest: Let sit 10–15 minutes. Stir again
to redistribute seeds evenly.
• Chill to set: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Result: soft, spoonable pudding texture.
• Add raspberries: Choose one: Fold in for mixed berry pudding
or layer for parfait jars (best for 1-cup containers) or top with
remaining raspberries for freshness and visual appeal.
HOUSE-MADE BASIC GRANOLA
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats,
sunflower seeds, coconut, nuts and salt.
• In a medium fry pan, combine honey, oil and vanilla extract and
heat over medium high heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling,
about 45 seconds. Pour over the dry ingredients and toss to coat.
• Spread granola onto a parchment lined baking sheet in an
even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until granola is
golden brown and fragrant, 30-45 minutes.
• Let cool, stirring occasionally to break up the large pieces.
• Store in an airtight container. Granola will keep for up to 4 weeks

A Dedicated Leader in Supporting Griffin's Cancer CareGriffin Health and the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital ...
05/26/2026

A Dedicated Leader in Supporting Griffin's Cancer Care

Griffin Health and the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital are profoundly appreciative of After the Storm, Inc., a longtime, leading supporter of Griffin's exceptional, person-centered cancer care.

Over the past 14 years, After the Storm's donations have greatly assisted cancer survivors in healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually from the aftermath of their diagnosis and treatments to help restore balance to their lives.

After the Storm has supported hundreds of cancer survivors through a range of integrative medicine and wellness initiatives, including Strength After Breast Cancer which helps survivors rebuild physical strength, confidence, and functional independence through personalized exercise and education. Through this program, Griffin’s Center for Cancer Care Oncology Rehabilitation Services address patients' long-term cancer treatment side effects such as fatigue, weakness, pain, insomnia, memory changes, and anxiety, through targeted physical and psychological rehabilitation, helping survivors regain mobility, manage symptoms, and safely re-engage in meaningful activities. The program emphasizes energy conservation, strength and endurance training, safe movement, and strategies to support emotional well-being, empowering survivors to feel more in control of their recovery.

Additional sessions of Strength After Breast Cancer will be offered through Griffin’s Center for Healthy Living in Oxford, where trained instructors and specialized equipment create a welcoming, supportive environment tailored to cancer survivors.

For more information about this wonderfully inspiring foundation and their annual Art Bra Events, visit www.afterthestorminc.org.

Griffin's Baby Fair Is this Saturday!Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’...
05/25/2026

Griffin's Baby Fair Is this Saturday!

Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and childcare resources from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., May 30 at Griffin Health’s Annual Baby Fair.

Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby, this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.

Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment designed to best meet individual and family needs. The Center features private, family-friendly rooms, expert staff for maternal and newborn care, and lactation consultants.

The Fair is sponsored by Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustained systems that support injury prevention.

Vendor tables are available. Vendor registration is $50 for a table and a raffle prize donation. For more information, email Kristen Richards at krichards@griffinhealth.org.

He's a Top Doc with Our Nurses!Griffin Faculty Physicians Pulmonologist Roman Spivak, MD, was recently honored as Physic...
05/22/2026

He's a Top Doc with Our Nurses!

Griffin Faculty Physicians Pulmonologist Roman Spivak, MD, was recently honored as Physician of the Year at Griffin Health’s 38th Annual Nurses Week Celebration.

The Physician of the Year Award is based on voting by the hospital’s Nursing staff. In nominating Dr. Spivak, nurses said he consistently exemplifies Griffin’s core values, mission and vision in his everyday practice caring for both outpatients at his pulmonology office and while treating the critically ill patients admitted to the Griffin Hospital Critical Care Unit.

“Dr. Spivak’s approachable and kind demeanor creates an environment of trust between patients, their families, and the healthcare team,” said Critical Care Unit Clinical Manager Edward Valente, RN, BSN, CCRN. “He takes the time to explain the treatments, options and prognosis - sometimes even drawing pictures and diagrams to ensure everyone has complete understanding of the care the patient will be receiving. His calm and composed demeanor, even in high stress situations, consistently brings reassurance to everyone around him.”

05/21/2026

Live from the Griffin Teaching Kitchen in Quarry Walk. Tune in as we create Herbal Sleep Tinctures with our special guest expert Caty Poole from Caty's creations.

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Derby, CT
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