Monday, March 9, 2020
Recuperation journey: Sunday splash
Space available for spinning workshop at Humphreys House in Ansonia
Colonial Skills Series
Workshop II
Beginners Spinning
Saturday, March 21
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to know just how your sweater was made? Do you want to learn how to spin the wool from yesteryear? Here is a chance for you to step back in time and learn all about the art of spinning.
Our Lead Docent, Dawn Sotir, will get you started on your journey as you begin spinning wool on one of our spinning wheels!
NOW $15 per person.
Refreshments provided.
Space is very limited for this specialty skill workshop, so you must pre-register by calling 203-735-1908 or emailing info@derbyhistorical.org
Griffin Health to offer Wellness for Life program at Quarry Walk in Oxford
Griffin to offer 12-week Wellness for Life program in Oxford./ Contributed photo
OXFORD - Spring is right around the corner and Griffin Health is helping individuals get a fresh perspective on well-being with its Wellness for Life program.
Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.
Held at Griffin’s Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Wellness for Life will meet every Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m. from March 24 to June 9.
The program offers a custom fitness evaluation, individual nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life.
Each participant also receives a Fitbit, which helps track participants’ activity, sleep patterns and food intake.
“Making changes for a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy – it requires one-on-one guidance and on-going support,” said Wellness for Life Program Director Eunice Lisk. “This program helps people assess their lifestyle, provides them with a personalized plan to increase vitality and gives one-on-one and group support every step of the way to better health.”
Wellness for Life focuses on hands-on learning, featuring an activity monitor, health coaching, and weekly group sessions to establish healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.
Since its start in 2012, Wellness for Life participants have seen significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure, and the program has received high satisfaction scores from participants in meeting expectations and for presentations by the expert speakers.
For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call Amanda Fowler at 203-732-1369 to register.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Q&A Tuesday with pharmacists
DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free Q&A with pharmacists at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the hospital.
Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, will lead a casual Q & A session on any and all medication questions.
Medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. However, most medication errors can be prevented by open communication between the pharmacist and patient, as well as the patient’s caregivers.
Participants are encouraged to bring their medications, and ask questions about what it is supposed to do, how to take or use the medication, what to do if a dose is missed, and what activities, foods and other medications should be avoided while taking the medication.
Medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. However, most medication errors can be prevented by open communication between the pharmacist and patient, as well as the patient’s caregivers.
Participants are encouraged to bring their medications, and ask questions about what it is supposed to do, how to take or use the medication, what to do if a dose is missed, and what activities, foods and other medications should be avoided while taking the medication.
No registration is required.
For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.
For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.
The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.
The support group is part of Griffin’s ongoing effort to transform healthcare by not only treating illness, but also helping people stay healthy.
Griffin actively empowers individuals to play an active role in their health and wellbeing by providing them with information, tools and support to prevent, or proactively manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, and stress.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
The support group is part of Griffin’s ongoing effort to transform healthcare by not only treating illness, but also helping people stay healthy.
Griffin actively empowers individuals to play an active role in their health and wellbeing by providing them with information, tools and support to prevent, or proactively manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, and stress.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Assumption Girls JV Cagers win tournament at St. Mary's in Milford
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Great job, girls!
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