Griffin Hospital Named Great Community Hospital

Griffin Hospital, in Derby, has been recognized as one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” in the U.S. for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review.

This annual list recognizes community hospitals as a crucial piece of the overall healthcare system in the U.S., and honors those that excel at optimizing health care, uplifting communities, and providing convenient access for patients.

Griffin Hospital and physicians affiliated with Griffin Faculty Physicians are the safety net for many residents of its communities who have challenges accessing preventive services and care for more emergent issues. Griffin Health has also been a leading institution in the Lower Naugatuck Valley working to address social influencers of health by partnering with other organizations in the region to improve access to healthy foods, obtain stable housing and utility assistance, connect with emergency assistance programs, and sponsor allied health training programs to help individuals improve their personal economic stability. Griffin is committed to addressing the social factors that influence health as an essential part of its mission to provide leadership that improves the overall wellness of the community it serves.

Community hospitals on the 100 Great Community Hospitals are focused on bringing clinical and academic excellence, personalized and holistic care, and overall improved health to their communities. The Becker's editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on nominations and considered several outside rankings and ratings organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group, the National Rural Health Association and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

For more information about Becker's 2024 edition of its “Great Community Hospitals” list, visit www.beckershospitalreview.com/100-great-community-hospitals-2024.

About Griffin Health

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital is the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international consumer healthcare organization dedicated to promoting patient-centered care, and has received national recognition for creating a healthcare facility and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of the whole person and their loved ones. Griffin’s commitment to the patient-centered care philosophy enhances its mission to improve the well-being of its communities by empowering individuals with health education, wellness programs and assistance with social determinants of health. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and incorporate its Planetree concepts into their healthcare models.

Griffin Hospital is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. Griffin Hospital was listed as one of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine for six consecutive years (2019-2024) and was recognized as Connecticut’s Most Socially Responsible Hospital by the Lown Institute in 2022 and 2023 for continued focus on equity, diversity and improving the health needs of the surrounding community. For more information, visit griffinhealh.org.