Griffin Health Hosts Lung Cancer Screening Day Nov. 14

Annual lung screening with low-dose computed tomography has been shown to save lives by detecting lung cancer early.

Griffin Health to Discuss Low Vision with Valley Seniors

The programs will discuss how low vision affects their daily function and low vision assistive devices and compensation techniques.

Griffin Health Offers Culinary Skills Program

The course will help participants gain confidence in kitchen fundamentals and how cooking techniques affect flavor, texture, and nutrition.

Oxford High School Hosts Flu Clinic Saturday

The health district will offer flu vaccinations from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at Oxford High School.

Griffin Health to Discuss Disaster Preparedness with Valley Seniors

Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults focuses on the importance of being prepared for emergencies that includes a self-assessment process.

Two 120-Foot Bridges Planned For Flood-Damaged Oxford Trail

Repairs at Pope Road and Christian Street are expected to go out to bid next spring, with construction planned between June 2027 and May 202

Griffin Health Offers Free Demonstration on Fermenting Food

The demo will discuss the cultural background of fermentation and how lacto fermentation can be used for vegetables, grains, dairy and more.

Griffin Health Offers Cancer Care Cooking Demonstrations

These cooking classes will explore how food can support healing during cancer treatments.

No Swimming At Jackson Cove This Week

Oxford officials said no lifeguards will be on duty from Monday through Friday.

Alcohol Ban Returns To Oxford Section Of Naugatuck State Forest

The temporary restriction covers Seymour Reservoirs 1 through 4 and surrounding land in Oxford, Naugatuck and Beacon Falls through Nov. 15.

Griffin Health to Discuss Stroke Awareness with Valley Seniors

There will be a free presentation on the importance of brain health, the different types of strokes, signs and symptoms, and risk factors.

Jackson Cove Reopens For Swimming, Fishing After Water Advisory

Oxford Parks & Recreation said the Lake Zoar beach reopened at 11 a.m. Friday after follow-up testing.

Griffin Health Offers Free Pickling Demonstration

The free event will discuss the history of pickling and the health benefits of turning fresh produce into shelf stable products.

Oxford’s Jackson Cove Closes Swimming, Fishing Amid Toxin Spike

Swimming and fishing are prohibited until follow-up water tests allow the site to reopen.

Griffin Health Offers Cardiopulmonary Wellness Cooking Demonstration Series

These free cooking classes will explore the powerful connection between nutrition, breath, and cardiopulmonary wellness

Volunteers Needed to Provide Insight on Maternal Health in the Naugatuck Valley

Applicants must be Naugatuck Valley residents who are currently pregnant or have given birth in the past two years.

Griffin Health to Discuss Hearing Health with Valley Seniors

The presentations will discuss how to notice if you are hearing impaired and about hearing tests to diagnose issues

Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award

Oxford resident recognized for extraordinary patient care.

Griffin Health Offers Men’s Health Cooking Demonstration Series in June

These cooking classes will focus on nutrition strategies that support men’s health.

Griffin Health to Discuss the Benefits of Fiber with Valley Seniors

Griffin Health Clinical Lead Dietitian Jody Reade, RD, CDN, will lead Fueling your Body with Fiber and Why It Matters.

Griffin Health Offers Women’s Health Cooking Demonstration Series in May

These free cooking classes will focus on hormone balance, heart health, bone strength, and overall well-being for women.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on the Garden Herbs

The demonstration will discuss spring herbs and how they can be combined into teas and tinctures that can help improve wellness.

Griffin Health to Host Adaptive Equipment Cooking Demonstration April 28

This event is ideal for older adults experiencing arthritis, decreased strength, limited mobility, or coordination challenges.

Griffin Health to Discuss Neck Health with Valley Seniors

This free presentation focuses on the cervical spine anatomy and the importance of maintaining neck health and proper posture.

Griffin Health Offers Earth Month Cooking Demonstration Series in April

Free cooking demonstrations to help individuals prepare flavorful and nutrient-dense meals using environmentally sustainable ingredients

Par for Pink Golf Fundraiser Set for May 19

Proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients throughout the greater Valley community through new, transformative advancements in cancer care

Griffin Health to Help Valley Seniors with Body Mechanics, Adaptive Equipment

The event will discuss how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and supportive/adaptive equipment.

Griffin Health to Host Cooking Demonstration for Pantry Leftovers

The event will discuss random items people tend to have in their pantries that they struggle to figure out how to use.

Griffin Health Offers Gut Healthy Cooking Demonstration Series in March

These cooking classes will explore how to make meals that fuel the body, support healthy digestion, and build strength.

​Griffin Health to Host Healthy Cooking Demonstration for Valley Seniors

Nutrition with Chef will be a free discussion of how to create simple and nutritious meals with common kitchen ingredients

Griffin Health to Host Olive Oil Tasting for Heart Health Month

Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, certified olive oil sommelier, will guide attendees through the versatile flavors of extra virgin olive oils.

Griffin Health Offers Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration Series in February

Held every Tuesday in February, these cooking classes aim to help the community prepare flavorful, heart-healthy meals at home.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Eating Clean in 2026

This free culinary workshop will discuss how to make conscious dietary changes to improve one’s health in 2026.

Griffin Health Workshops Focus on Weight-Loss through Lifestyle Change

Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program​ is a free, evidence-based healthy eating and active living course for adults.

​Griffin Health Offers Free Prediabetes Lifestyle Change Program

​There will be a session of Griffin's free diabetes prevention program this January to empower individuals to improve their well-being

Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Program

​There will be a session of Griffin's free diabetes self-management program this January to empower individuals to improve their well-being

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on the Nutritional Power of Beans

Bean There, Done That will discuss how the holidays are a great time for cooking with beans.

Run, Run as Fast as You Can - Griffin Health Is Making a Healthy Gingerbread Man!

​The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping families have healthier holidays with a free cooking demonstration Dec. 11.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Nutrition for Diabetes

​In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Griffin is helping individuals understand how to manage or prevent the condition.

Griffin Health Offers Free Food Preservation Demonstration

There will be a free nutritional education presentation and cooking demonstration on the health benefits of food presentation on Nov. 12

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.