Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Hope Lives raises $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness in Derby
DERBY - The 13th Hope Lives event raised $4,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.
Hope Lives is associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services.
For the past 13 years, Longaberger Independent Consultant Maria Ammar of Woodbridge has organized a luncheon fundraiser as part of the campaign.
The donation will be used to help local women pay for breast cancer screening services and to purchase a lymphedema sleeve for a woman in need.
About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011 and primarily serves the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities.
It combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and the most advanced system available to perform stereotactic biopsy.
It combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and the most advanced system available to perform stereotactic biopsy.
The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow-up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits.
For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Recuperation journey: First step
We can now check off #1 on the to-do list.
Our son Cameron had surgery two weeks ago for a fractured hip after a bike accident.
He and I just returned from an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. I'm sure the doctor doesn't particularly like taking over a case that was started by another surgeon but it is what it is.
He was fine and didn't say anything like that but still I wonder.
Next up this evening is a physical therapy evaluation at Griffin Hospital in Derby.
Coincidentally I'm bringing Cam to the same room that our Movin' On Fitness exercise class is held on Tuesdays.
The only reason we're not having class today is because it's Halloween and the Trick or Treaters take precedence.
Have a fun Halloween! We're going to try!
Our son Cameron had surgery two weeks ago for a fractured hip after a bike accident.
He and I just returned from an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. I'm sure the doctor doesn't particularly like taking over a case that was started by another surgeon but it is what it is.
He was fine and didn't say anything like that but still I wonder.
Next up this evening is a physical therapy evaluation at Griffin Hospital in Derby.
Coincidentally I'm bringing Cam to the same room that our Movin' On Fitness exercise class is held on Tuesdays.
The only reason we're not having class today is because it's Halloween and the Trick or Treaters take precedence.
Have a fun Halloween! We're going to try!
That time Ralph and I dressed up for Halloween
It was a party. In the '80s.
He was Jimmy Olsen. I was Lois Lane. Never did see Superman.
Have a Happy Halloween! 👻 👿 👽