Griffin Hospital in Derby offers healthy living courses

To Register for all programs: Call Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

Eating Smart, Being Active: Weight Loss Toolkit (FREE)

Eating Smart, Being Active © Weight Loss Toolkit is an evidence-based healthy eating and active living curriculum for adults. Curriculum content is based on the latest research findings from the American Dietary Guidelines and was written by educators at Colorado State University. The lesson content emphasizes tools for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal plans and viewing weight loss exercises. The program is designed to ensure participants learn what it means to lead a healthy life, including concepts like physical activity, food preparation, cooking & shopping skill development, and food safety. Nutrition education for chronic disease management is integrated into every class. Weight Loss Toolkit FREE 6 Class Course Jan. 31 – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7 Tues. 9:30 -11 a.m. In-Person Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby-Dining Room 1

Heart Health Workshop FREE 3 Class Course

Heart Health Workshop (FREE) Heart Health is a 3-week workshop that provides information on heart disease with an emphasis on the management of hypertension and elevated cholesterol. American Heart Association curriculum covers nutrition, exercise, body composition, and stress reduction education. Class meets once a week for 90 minutes. Weekly speakers include a Griffin registered nurse, exercise physiologist, nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Heart Health Workshop (FREE) February 2, 9, 16 Thursday Offering (2) Sessions 10-11:30 a.m. OR  4-5:30 p.m. Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby-Childbirth Center A That’s it—Learn to Quit – Smoking Cessation (FREE) That’s It—Learn to Quit is a 4-week behavioral change program designed to help any tobacco/nicotine user, including those who may be unsure about wanting to quit, to specifically address ambivalence about quitting. Participants will learn techniques and obtain resources on how to stop smoking. Facilitators assist participants in creating a quit plan and provide the necessary tools in managing smoking triggers. Educational materials, small group sessions and a supportive environment provides a welcoming space to learn the skills to help you quit smoking. Find comfort in coming together with like-minded individuals enduring their own attempts to quit; satisfaction ratings are over 98%. All ex-smokers also welcome if looking for support to stay quit. Smoking Cessation FREE 4 Class Course Feb. 8, 15, 22 Wed 7-8 p.m. Griffin Health Zoom Registration Call 203-732-1369 This information is shared from a Griffin Hospital newsletter.