Importance of fiber is topic of talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to hold program on adding fiber to diet./ Contributed photo

DERBY - In honor of National Nutrition Month, Griffin Hospital’s Community Health Resource Center will host a free program about the importance of adding fiber to your eating habits March 21, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Griffin Hospital Clinical Dietitian Jody Wagner will present “The Importance of Fiber and Where You Can Find It,” a discussion of why you should focus on the fiber in the foods you eat and which foods are the best sources of fiber.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.