Learn health self-management during holidays at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host free presentations about health self-management during the holidays Dec. 12./ Contributed photo 

DERBy - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations about health self-management during the holidays Dec. 12 at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will lead “Navigating the Holidays,” a presentation of a holiday meal survival guide and open discussion of strategies for making the holidays happier and healthier.

The presentations will be in the hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A. There will be free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. 

Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

No registration is required. 

For information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.