Derby Public Library posts closing schedule for Christmas holiday

 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 Sunrise on this date in 2022.

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Griffin Hospital to hold bariatric weight-loss virtual seminars

 

DERBY - Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout January.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on Jan. 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Jan. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and Jan. 27 from 12-1 p.m.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Today's sunset at 4:25 p.m. seen through the window. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold free hernia screening event

Don't Ignore that Lump!

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free hernia screening event Jan. 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

A hernia in the abdomen or groin can produce a noticeable lump or bulge that can be pushed back in, or that can disappear when lying down. Laughing, crying, coughing, straining during a bowel movement, or physical activity may make the lump reappear after it has been pushed in. 

More symptoms of a hernia include:
• Swelling or bulge in the groin or scrotum
• Increased pain at the site of the bulge
• Pain while lifting
• Increase in the bulge size over time
• A dull aching sensation
• A sense of feeling full or signs of bowel obstruction
• In the case of hiatal hernias - when the upper part of your stomach bulges through the large muscle separating your abdomen and chest (diaphragm) - there are no bulges on the outside of the body. Instead, symptoms may include heartburn, indigestion, difficulty swallowing, frequent regurgitation, and chest pain.

The screenings will be conducted by Griffin Faculty Physician surgeons who specialize in hernia treatment. The screening takes about 10 minutes and participants will receive information and referrals if there is a suspected hernia.

Walk-ins are welcome. Spaces are limited, so registration is recommended. 

Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments can be made online at www.griffinhealth.org/hernia-screenings or by calling 203-732-3443.  

Shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features history of Christmas tree

'Turnback Tuesday' looks at some of the history of the Christmas tree.

For thousands of years, homes were decorated with evergreens for the Winter Solstice. Other early trees across northern Europe were cherry or hawthorn plants put into pots and brought inside so hopefully they would flower at Christmas time.

In Germany, the first Christmas trees were decorated with edible things such as sweets and fruit. Angels/fairies topped the tree that told the shepherds about Jesus and in Victorian times the trees were decorated with candles to represent stars.

Derby Public Library has on display several trees representing an era or decade. These trees were generously decorated by our patrons.

Please come in and visit and vote for your favorite tree.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.