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Updated on Jan 16, 12
Created on Oct 03, 11
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Jan 16, 12
Griffin Hospital Bariatrics outlines seven effective habits to help weight loss surgery patients lose, or keep off weight after a bariatric surgery procedure.
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Jan 03, 12
Health Notes is a weekly feature that highlights health and wellness news in the area. Hospitals and other health related agencies may e-mail items to scappetta@hersamacorn.com.
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Phlebotomy courses
Applications are being accepted for the next Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy courses offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. Anyone age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early registration is encouraged for both courses, as space is limited.
Winter session of the School's Patient Care Technician (PCT) program begins Monday, Jan. 23, with classes held Monday and Fridays, 9-3:30. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either days from 9-noon or evenings from 6-9. Program runs for 16 consecutive weeks and offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the School's fully equipped mock hospital room. Tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time, Monday-Friday, 7-3:30.
Winter session of the School's Phlebotomy course begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, with classes held Tuesday-Thursday for 13 consecutive weeks. Both day and evening class options available. Tuition includes a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coats, and books.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276.
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Women & heart disease
Seventh annual Women and Heart Disease program, Thursday, Feb. 2, Grassy Hill Lodge, 30 Sodom Lane, Derby. Registration and a silent auction starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 6.
Samantha Heller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., health and media expert, consultant and author of Get Smart: Prescription for Boosting Brain Power & Optimizing Total Body Health and nutrition coordinator at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, is guest speaker. Cost is $35. Call Daun Barrett, R.N., 203-732-7584; or Mary Swansiger, R.N., 203-732-1137.
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Griffin Family Comes Together to Help Our Friends at Spooner House Provide Holiday Meals and Shelter
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Weight Loss Surgery Seminars
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Genetic counseling
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers cancer genetic counseling services to individuals and families as part of the Center's comprehensive model of patient-centered care.
Cancer genetic counseling is the process of collecting a patient's detailed personal and family history, assessing their personal risk, and discussing their genetic testing options. Genetic tests are tests on blood and other tissue used to identify genetic disorders.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 203-732-1260.
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Phlebotomy courses
Applications are being accepted for the next Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy courses offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. Anyone age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early registration is encouraged for both courses, as space is limited.
Winter session of the School's Patient Care Technician (PCT) program begins Monday, Jan. 23, with classes held Monday and Fridays, 9-3:30. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either days from 9-noon or evenings from 6-9. Program runs for 16 consecutive weeks and offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the School's fully equipped mock hospital room. Tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time, Monday-Friday, 7-3:30.
Winter session of the School's Phlebotomy course begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, with classes held Tuesday-Thursday for 13 consecutive weeks. Both day and evening class options available. Tuition includes a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coats, and books.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276.
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Dec 19, 11
Unconditional Support – The gift every weight loss surgery patient wants
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Nov 16, 11
Nov. 13 DERBY Griffin Hospital is opening a "Clothes Closet" for patients who have had weight-loss surgery.
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Nov 14, 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DERBY, CT (April 16, 2010) - The Bariatric Surgery Center at Griffin Hospital will host a Weight Loss Surgery Health Fair from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Thursday, April 29, at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane in Trumbull. The free event is open to all weight loss surgery patients and those considering weight loss surgery.
The Health Fair will feature keynote speaker Khaliah Ali, lap-band weight loss surgery patient and daughter of legendary heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Ms. Ali, who is also an Emmy-nominated talk show host, former Ford model, and a fashion designer with her own line of clothing, will describe her life-long struggle with obesity, which she chronicled in her book, "Fighting Weight," published by Harper Collins.
Bariatric surgeon Timothy Ehrlich, MD, FACS, Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Griffin Hospital, will moderate a Q&A session with Ms. Ali, and also discuss the latest bariatric surgery options available for patients. -
Nov 14, 11
DERBY — Griffin Hospital is opening a “Clothes Closet” for patients who have had weight-loss surgery.
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Nov 11, 11
DERBY, CT (November 10, 2011) - Bariatric surgery patients can lose weight especially quickly after Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy. These these patients, however, are not always able or willing to go shopping for new clothes every few weeks as their body is changing, and often end up wearing clothing that does not fit properly. This can affect body image, self-esteem and confidence.
To help bariatric patients bridge this gap between the time of surgery and reaching their healthy weight -- when it often makes more sense purchase a new wardrobe -- Griffin Bariatrics has assembled a "Clothes Closet" with men's and women's clothing in barely worn or new condition, which has been donated by bariatric patients and hospital staff and family members. The Closet is stocked with coats, professional clothing, casual wear, accessories, and evening attire.
All of the items in the Griffin Bariatrics Clothes Closet, located on... -
Nov 11, 11
To help bariatric surgery patients better adjust to their changing bodies after their procedures, Griffin Hospital's bariatrics programs has assembled a "clothes closet" with men's and women's clothing in barely worn or new condition. The closet consists of donations from former patients, hospital staff and others and is stocked with coats, professional clothing, casual wear, accessories and evening attire.
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