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Healthy U at Griffin Hospital in Derby to discuss Hispanic health

DERBY -The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about healthy living for individuals with Hispanic heritage on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health’s Spanish-speaking primary care physicians, this free program features trusted medical insight into the health concerns and risk factors for Hispanic individuals, and how to improve their overall well-being. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. 

Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

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'Turnback Tuesday' features old Derby Junction

Turnback Tuesday looks at the old Derby Junction (Transfer Point) located on the corner of Derby Avenue and Main Street.

This electric road was the first built in New England with construction starting in 1887. Mr. Thomas Wallace of Ansonia persuaded Mr. James Kennedy to build in Derby. Mr. Kennedy built the first electric railroad in America.

This Derby junction has access to New Haven, Bridgeport (by way of Shelton) and Waterbury (by way of Ansonia).

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

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