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Griffin to host community health fair at St. Michael Church in Beacon Falls

BEACON FALLS - Griffin Health will host a Community Health Fair Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Michael Church, 25 Maple Ave..

The event will feature a flu vaccination clinic, free diabetes and blood pressure screenings, and wellness information presented by caregivers from several Griffin Health services, including women’s health and breast health. 

Attendees can also learn about additional community health services, including Dynamic Smiles Orthodontics, Life Coaching Ministries of CT INC, wellness information from the Naugatuck Valley Health District, and Medicare assistance by Figlar Insurance.

The fair is a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn about Griffin Health’s free wellness programs and its exceptional, person-centered care. It is open to individuals of all ages. 

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Center in Oxford to hold cooking demo for peak sports performance

OXFORD - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living invites high school athletes and their parents to a free presentation and cooking demonstration about proper nutrition for peak performance in sports.

Faster, Focused, Fueled: Nutrition Essentials for High School Athletes will be offered Oct. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

This free culinary workshop will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Trainer Alexander DeMoura on the essentials of healthy eating for athletes followed by a demonstration of how to make a healthy high-protein breakfast that’s the perfect start for an active day.

This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. 

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/faster-focused-fueled or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.

Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being. 

The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life. Visit www.griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

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