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.

04/15/2026

By Giving Greater Together during the Griffin Great Give May 6-7, low-cost and nutritious weekday meals become connections where our senior population find friendship, support, and health education which studies show reduces dementia, and increases longevity and quality of life.

See our Great Give page at https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/griffin-hospital

04/14/2026

Live from the Griffin Teaching Kitchen in Quarry Walk, we're showing you how to make a plant forward White Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
INGREDIENTS
WHITE BEAN &
SWEET POTATO BURGER
1/3 cup Quinoa, cooked
1/4 cup Yellow Onion,
finely diced
1/4 cup Carrots, finely grated
1/4 cup Spinach, raw
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 cup Canned Great Northern Beans,
drained & rinsed
1/2 cup Canned Sweet Potato Puree
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (or sub GF flour)
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD
1 cup English Cucumber, sliced
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
WHITE BEAN & SWEET POTATO BURGER
• Cook the quinoa according to packaging.
• In a small skillet, heat a splash of oil and sauté onion, carrot,
spinach, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, mash white beans and sweet potato
together until mostly smooth, leaving a bit of texture.
• Add sautéed veggies, cooked quinoa, flour, and seasonings
to the large bowl with the beans and sweet potato mash.
Mix thoroughly. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more
flour; if too dry, add a splash of water or olive oil.
• Divide mixture into equal portions (~4 oz each) and shape
into burger patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and
heated through.
• Serve patty on burger bun with desired toppings.
CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD
• Combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red
onion in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider
vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• Drizzle the dressing on the vegetables and toss gently
to coat.
• Garnish with fresh parsley

04/14/2026

Support Cancer Care Close to Home at the Griffin Great Give!

Giving Greater Together during Griffin's Great Give May 6-7 means helping to fight cancer close to home with access to preventive screenings, the latest technology, advanced treatments, and compassionate care.

Check out Griffin's Great Give page - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/griffin-hospital

04/14/2026

✨ BINGO is back and we are grateful for our “Go Pink” Pizza Truck sponsor, Russo & Rizio, LLC Attorneys at Law, providing the delicious Zuppardi’s pizza for the night of the event 🍕🍕

This is one of our most fun events of the year and tickets often sell out quickly, so don't wait! Bring your lucky charm and get ready to shout BINGO!

Tickets on sale now: https://onecau.se/_ev6bv1

04/13/2026

Victoria's heart warming story! Victoria is an OB‑GYN and childbirth center patient who kindly shared her experience at the Griffin Health Childbirth Center. Victoria had two high risk children at Griffn, and shared her nervous moments, the relationships she built along her journey. Learn about the calming environment and thoughtful details that make a real difference, including double‑size recovery beds for significant others, celebratory dinner and even a whirlpool bath option for labor and relaxation. www.griffinhealth.org/baby

REMINDER- Showcase Your Products & Services at Our Baby Fair!The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital is inviting vendo...
04/10/2026

REMINDER- Showcase Your Products & Services at Our Baby Fair!

The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital is inviting vendors to take part in its Annual Baby Fair set for Sat., May 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hundreds of expectant parents, new parents and their families attend this free fair each year to learn about the Childbirth Center and area maternity and childcare resources.

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

04/10/2026

Transforming psychiatric emergency care in Connecticut, take a virtual tour of Griffin Hospital’s EmPATH Unit, designed to provide calm, compassionate care during psychiatric emergencies.

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04/09/2026

Creating Healthy Communities

Giving Greater Together helps our Valley community healthier and happier. Your support of the Griffin Great Give on May 6-7 helps us provide extensive 6-9 week courses on nutrition, movement, and healthy habits that are completely free, so chronic disease such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease can be prevented before taking a devastating toll.

When free health education and access to exceptional medical care come together, we the quality of life in our community.

https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/griffin-hospital

The Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit at Griffin Hospital is the first in Connectic...
04/08/2026

The Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit at Griffin Hospital is the first in Connecticut and one of more than 30 across the country. Conceived by Dr. Scott Zeller in Alameda County, California in the early 2010s, the first EmPATH opened in Kentucky in July 2024. These pioneering units have reported significant success, routinely stabilizing 75% of patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies in less than 24 hours, reducing the need for hospitalization, and decreased crisis readmissions by 25%, all while eliminating many of the traumatic aspects of traditional emergency psychiatric care.

More Info: 203-732-1597
🌐 www.griffinhealth.org/behavioral-health-addiction-services

Learn about Moving More at Healthy U!The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hos...
04/07/2026

Learn about Moving More at Healthy U!

The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about fitness and preventive health with Cardio Health & Well-Being Management on Wed., April 15 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in cardiovascular and internal medicine, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into fitness, including its heart health benefits, examples of beneficial exercises and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and how primary care physicians help individuals manage their health through annual wellness checkups and preventive health measures, including recommended screenings based on risk factors. Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved well-being and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

Healthy U is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. The topics for each month are: May - Women's Health; June - Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

Building Confidence in the Kitchen with Adaptive EquipmentThe Griffin Center for Healthy Living, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford...
04/06/2026

Building Confidence in the Kitchen with Adaptive Equipment

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, will host a cooking demonstration for individuals who have difficulty cooking due to health conditions such as arthritis and various auto-immune diseases.

Griffin Health Occupational Therapist Jenna Reno and Executive Chef Todd Concilio will lead Adaptive Equipment Uses in the Kitchen on Tues., April 28 from 5-6:15 p.m. This interactive cooking workshop will guide participants through making a fresh and delicious pasta salad while demonstrating adaptive equipment and practical techniques that make cooking safer, easier, and more enjoyable.

The demonstration will help attendees build confidence and independence in the kitchen by breaking down each step of the recipe into manageable tasks. This event is ideal for older adults experiencing arthritis, decreased strength, limited mobility, or coordination challenges, as well as anyone interested in learning new strategies for safer meal preparation.

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

Get Moving this April!In recognition of Move More Month, the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is hig...
04/03/2026

Get Moving this April!

In recognition of Move More Month, the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is highlighting Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help you Move Freely and Live Fully.

After decades spent working with pro-athletes and Olympians, mobility pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of the common person. Organized around 10 assessments and 10 physical practices that anyone can do, Built to Move is designed to help people improve the way their body feels and boost their overall quality of life.

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.

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Derby, CT
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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.