Seventeenth Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run Raises a Record $85,000

The Walk-Run set a new fundraising record on Sept. 20, contributing more than $85,000 for cancer care services and patient support programs

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Nutrition for High School Athletes

High school athletes and their parents are invited to a free presentation and cooking demonstration about proper nutrition for sports

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Fall Festival Open House Oct. 11

There will also be virtual open houses Sept. 29 and Oct. 9, and an in-person open house Nov. 5.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Healthy Snacking with Protein

Smart Snacking with the Power of Protein will be Thurs., Sept. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen

Griffin Health to Teach Valley Seniors How to Respond to an Overdose

​Griffin and the Agency on Aging are hosting a series of talks to inform seniors about know what can do in the event of an opioid overdose.

Griffin Health, Safe Kids Host Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic Sept 23

As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Griffin and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley will offer a child passenger safety clinic

​Griffin Health Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Programs in September

Griffin Health will host two sessions of its free Living Healthy with Diabetes program in September.

Griffin Health Offers Free Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program in September

“That’s It! Learn to Quit!” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit tobacco & nicotine over the course of six weekly meetings.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration on Food Preservation and Reducing Food Waste

"Waste Not, Want Not" will be Sept. 18 offering about preserving food and cooking with frequently thrown away plant parts.

Valley Goes Pink Offers Great Events for Great Cause this Fall

The Valley Goes Pink Campaign​ invites everyone to enjoy a variety of events throughout September and October for a good cause.

Learn about the Human Body and Disease Prevention at Griffin Hospital Mini-Med School

Griffin Health​ is accepting registrations for its free, 11-week Mini-Med School course​ that begins Thurs., Sept. 11.

Griffin Health Offers New Therapy for Young Adults Impacted by Trauma

​Griffin Psychiatry Services​ is starting a new therapy program to help young adults impacted by trauma recover and regain confidence.

Calling All Singers! Lend Your Voice to the Valley Soul Community Choir

Griffin Health is looking for singers to help spread holiday cheer throughout the Naugatuck Valley by joining its Valley Soul Choir

Griffin Health 5K Walk-Run Helps Bring Breakthrough Cancer Treatment to the Valley

​The Walk-Run invites everyone to lace up their sneakers and take meaningful steps toward advancing cancer care on Sept. 20.

Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Sleep Better

There will be a series of talks about sleep health and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in September.

Griffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nursing Support Staff

Derby, Seymour residents honored

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Kidney Health on Aug. 26

Eating Right for Kidney Health will demonstrate how to make a tasty chipotle shrimp taco meal.

Griffin Hospital Earns Lown Institute National Honor Roll Social Responsibility Distinction

Griffin also ranked #1 in the state for clinical outcomes in the Lown Institute’s 2024-25 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility.

Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Prepping for the Harvest

The Griffin Community Garden is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables a free presentation on harvesting Aug. 13.

Griffin Health Community Garden to Host Free Presentation on Bugs July 30

The Griffin Community Garden is helping individuals learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetable with a free presentation on garden insects

Virtual and In-Person Open Houses for Griffin Practical Nursing Program July 17

A virtual open house will be from 1-2 p.m. and an in-person open house will be from 5-7 p.m.

Griffin Health Offers Free Cooking Demonstration about Mental Well-being on July 8

​The Healthy Living​ is helping individuals care for their mental well-being with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration.

Griffin Health to Host Poignant Evening about Emotional Well-Being and Grief Featuring Connecticut Poet

The July 17 event will explore the mental and spiritual health benefits in expressing the emotional challenges of love, loss and healing

Griffin Caregiver Honored as Healthcare Hero

Michael Fusaro, LPN, was recently recognized for his heroic actions to save a life with the 2025 Healthcare Heroes Award

Derby and Ansonia High Softball and Baseball Teams Raise $4,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

​The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented a donation of $4,000.

Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Protect Their Bones

There will be a series of talks about osteoporosis and bone health and providing free blood pressure screenings for Valley seniors.

Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on the Health Benefits of Fiber July 1

​Griffin will host a free program on cooking with radishes and how a high fiber diet can help fight chronic disease.

Griffin Health Caregiver Honored with Spirit of Planetree Award

The award honors caregivers whose attitudes and deeds inspire others to greater heights and have advanced person-centered care.

Griffin Hospital Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees

Griffin Health recently honored more than 800 caregivers who reached service milestones and its Employee and Department of the Year winners.

The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 17th Annual 5K Set for Sept. 20

Proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease patients' financial burden.

Griffin Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award

​Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Vincent Carrera, RN, of Naugatuck, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Highlight Scholarship Opportunities at Open House June 30

The school will host an open house to highlight its new Ansonia location and new scholarship and grant opportunities.

The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 26

Griffin and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 26.

Shelton Nurse Honored with DAISY Award

Griffin Health in Derby recently honored Katherine Viebranz, RN, of Shelton, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Free Cooking Demonstration about Lifelong Bone Strength on June 10

Griffin Health is helping individuals strengthen their bones with a free wellness presentation and cooking demonstration.

Griffin Hospital Recognizes Volunteers, Awards Scholarships

Griffin Health​ honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital at its 2025 Annual Volunteer Recognition

Hewitt Foundation Donates $1M to Transform Mental Health Crisis Care

A gift to Griffin Health has enabled the establishment of Connecticut's first EmPATH Unit.

Griffin First in CT to Earn Sustainable Health Certification

Griffin earned The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification by prioritizing environmental sustainability with decarbonization

Griffin Hospital Celebrates Its Nurses

Nurses from New Haven, Newtown, Oxford, Shelton, Southbury and Waterbury honored with awards.

Griffin Health Program Helps Valley Seniors Conserve Their Energy

There will be talks about physical energy conservation and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in June.