14th annual 5K slated to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The 14th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will take place Sept. 24.

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., will be back as an in-person event to celebrate its 14^th year Sept. 24.

This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m.

Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 11. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden of Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.

Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event.

The 5K draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state. 

The 5K Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 250 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment. The 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $595,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 13-year history.

Participants can walk or run individually, form a team with their family, friends and co-workers, and collect pledges and payments.  Awards will be presented to the top fundraising team and the top fundraising individual at the event. 

Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at the Center for Cancer Care.

Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5K. 

For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. or 203-732-1263.

Sponsor the Griffin 5K

The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care has sponsorship opportunities available, which include signage at the event, company logo on back of participant T-shirts, and opportunities to distribute promotional products at the event.

For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers accepting applications

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the fall semester./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., is accepting applications for the fall semesters of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant (MA), and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs.

There will be two sessions of the accelerated CNA program, starting Sept.12 and Nov. 7. The fall sessions for Phlebotomy and PCT will start on Sept. 13, and the MA session is set to start in October.

The accelerated CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed classroom schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. in September and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in November. 

CNA content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.

Students will practice skills prior to their clinical experience. The program’s clinical experience will be at Griffin Hospital and a long term stay facility. The clinical hours are 5-10 p.m. in September and from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in November, totaling 40 hours. 

After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book and workbook, CPR training, a 40-hour clinical rotation, and liability insurance.

The 17-week PCT program requires students to attend didactic and skills review on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the 14-week Phlebotomy course on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience.

The 14-week Phlebotomy course will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with the option of day classes from 9 a.m.-noon or evening classes from 6-9 p.m. The program offers 32-40 hours of clinical experience. 

The course tuition includes textbook, liability insurance, CPR certification, clinical rotations, and national certification exams. College credits are offered for eligible certification earners.

The MA program runs for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology. 

Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers. The MA course tuition includes textbook, liability insurance, CPR certification, online modules and certification practice tests, clinical externships, and national certification exam.  College credits are offered for eligible certification earners.

The School of Allied Health Careers has partnered with Meritize to offer student loans in which applicants can enhance credit evaluation and loan options by sharing their academic profiles. Pre-approval is available at https://apply.meritize.com.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED and is proficient in the English language may apply for admission. 

A primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to enrollment as well as the booster. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. 

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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