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Griffinhospital's List: Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
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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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Jan 03, 12
Among the big medical news stories of the past week is an increasingly global tale of failing French breast implants. According to Reuters, as many as 400,000 women in multiple countries are potential victims of defective implants, prone to leakage and made using a grade of silicone never approved for cosmetic surgery by a French company shut down in 2010.
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Jan 03, 12
Griffin Hospital $40,000 to support the development and evaluation of a pilot Cancer Survivorship Program.
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- Griffin Hospital $40,000 to support the development and evaluation of a pilot Cancer Survivorship Program.
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Jan 03, 12
For the past year, an oil change at Curtiss-Ryan Honda did a lot more than keep cars in good shape. Every oil change performed at its service department on Bridgeport Avenue over the past year supported Griffin Hospital's Campaign for Breast Wellness.
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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 07, 11
DERBY, CT (December 6, 2011) - With your car, a little preventive maintenance goes a long way. Now, thanks to Curtiss-Ryan Honda, every oil change performed at its award-winning service department over the past year will go a long way toward fighting breast cancer in our area.
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Nov 09, 11
DERBY - Maintaining good posture is key to staying fit and allowing the body to function as it should, said Myra Odenwaelder, a physical therapist who is director of rehabilitation services at Griffin Hospital.
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Oct 27, 11
Patrick Charmel, president and CEO of Griffin Hospital brought customers at Jesse Camilles Restaurant salads, poured their wine, and washed down tables. Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan President John Roman, Naugatuck Savings Bank President and CFO Chuck Boulier, and Naugatuck Rotary Club President Jennifer Merrill joined Charmel to collect tips as part of the “Waiters go Pink” event.
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Oct 21, 11
The online portion of Autumn Elegance Auction 2011 is now open. The auction will run from October 20, 2011 to November 3, 2011, with the live event taking place on November 5, 2011. Proceeds go to Griffin Hospital in order to support (YOUR MISSION). Auction items range from exotic vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, community. Let the bidding begin!
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Oct 21, 11
Participants are encouraged to wear pink, fall outfits or your Halloween costume. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Griffin Hospital Valley Breast Cancer Fund.
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Oct 19, 11
Seymour Pink Inc. is a non-profit organization that has donated money to the Griffin Hospital Wellness Campaign, provided scholarships to graduating seniors, provided gifts cards for the purchase of groceries, provided nutritional supplements for chemotherapy patients, subsidized rent payments, paid for medical deductibles, chemotherapy treatments, doctor’s visit deductibles and other charitable causes, according to its website.
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Seymour Pink Inc. is a non-profit organization that has donated money to the Griffin Hospital Wellness Campaign, provided scholarships to graduating seniors, provided gifts cards for the purchase of groceries, provided nutritional supplements for chemotherapy patients, subsidized rent payments, paid for medical deductibles, chemotherapy treatments, doctor’s visit deductibles and other charitable causes, according to its website.
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Oct 14, 11
Hersam Acorn Newspapers will run a 'Scanvenger Hunt' ad with participating businesses in The Valley Gazette, The Amity Observer and The Huntington Herald in conjunction with Griffin Hospital's The Valley Goes Pink. The 'Scanvenger Hunt' ad will run October 13 and the hunt will take place October 14-22. The grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad! (iPad provided by Griffin Hospital.) Call Donna Cosenza at 203-402-2327 or email dcosenza@hersamacorn.com for more information.
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Oct 13, 11
Please join the Young Emerging Professionals for a special evening in support of the Campaign for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. Not only will you be helping a great cause, there will be delicious food, Door Prizes, "You-Pick-'Em" Auction, 50/50 Drawing, music, cash bar, networking and more.
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Oct 07, 11
The Shelton High School Boys Soccer Program will support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They will be representing the cause by wearing PINK during all of their October home games: October 4, 17, 19 and 24 starting 7:00 p.m. at Finn Stadium. In addition they will be offering "A Carnation For A Donation". Other activities will take place during the games. Come down and help us support the cause and "Think Pink".
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Oct 07, 11
Both Naugatuck and its competitor, Watertown, will be dressed in pink attire and will be playing with a pink ball during their 6 p.m. match at Naugatuck High School.
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Oct 04, 11
Ansonia High School cheerleaders will be collecting money Oct. 7 to donate to Griffin Hospital's the "Valley Goes Pink" campaign.
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Oct 04, 11
Event kicks off the "Valley Goes Pink" initiative in Naugatuck.
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