Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library invites kids to read to therapy dog
The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.
Griffin to start Wellness for Life program at Quarry Walk in Oxford
Griffin Hospital is offering its Lifestyle change program Wellness for Life starting March 8.
Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals who are ready to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills.
The program focuses on hands-on learning, featuring one-on-one consultations with a physician, an exercise physiologist, and a registered dietitian. Participants will receive an activity monitor and attend weekly group educational and physical activity sessions to establish healthy lifestyle habits that lead to overall health and wellbeing and prevention and good management of chronic condition.
Located at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Wellness for Life will be held Wednesdays March 8-May 24 from 4:30-6 p.m.
“At Wellness for Life, you’ll be taking the time and space to learn about your current habits and really look into how you can build healthy lifestyle habits into your routines of life and get your family, coworkers, and other loved ones in on your journey,” said Wellness for Life Program Co-Director Dr. Victoria Costales.
“While this is not easy to do, it’s well worth the effort, time, and creativity and it’s been such a joy to see our participants who take a hold of the material, make it a practical part of their lives, and see the great changes in themselves and those they love, live with, and work with.”
Lifestyle Medicine is a unique medical specialty that focuses on using evidence-based approaches in eating healthfully, managing stress, having regular physical activity and restorative sleep, and fostering meaningful social connections and support systems to build a life of flourishing and prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Wellness for Life starts with a Lifestyle Medicine visit with Dr. Costales, who is an Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Physician, and a custom fitness evaluation with a Wellness for Life Exercise Physiologist will begin on Feb. 20 at Quarry Walk.
Since the Program’s inception in 2012, Wellness for Life participants who have incorporated these healthy lifestyle habits into their routines have seen increases in their regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, improved sleep, resilience through stress management, better control of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes.
For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org/wellnessforlife or call Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to register.
This is shared from a press release.
Recuperation journey: A visit to Shepaug Dam bald eagle observation area
SOUTHBURY - If you've never been to the bald eagle observation area at Shepaug Dam on the Housatonic River, I recommend a day trip!
I was there with a friend last weekend and we both thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I call the picture above "beginner's luck" because I captured the photo as soon as we went inside the observation shelter.
We saw three adults while we were there. It was thrilling to see them, both through binoculars supplied in the shelter and through a telephoto camera lens.
I was happy to capture this photo right before we left the viewing area.
Site manager Lucy Walker presented an informative talk and showed us an eagle egg and an example of a band that is put on the birds.
For information, call 1-800-368-8954 or visit https://www.facebook.com/baldeagles.
Griffin Hospital in Derby named Connecticut's most socially responsible
The Index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse, and community benefit.
Griffin was ranked #1 of 26 hospitals in the state and #157 nationwide for social responsibility.
According to the Index, Griffin received “A” grades for social responsibility, value of care, avoiding overuse, cost efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinical outcomes. It also ranked first in the state for patient outcomes, clinical outcomes and cost efficiency, as well as fourth in value of care and fifth for inclusivity.
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility utilizes more than 50 metrics to assess how well hospitals succeed at being care providers, employers, and community partners. Data sources include Medicare claims, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others.
According to the Index, Griffin received “A” grades for social responsibility, value of care, avoiding overuse, cost efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinical outcomes. It also ranked first in the state for patient outcomes, clinical outcomes and cost efficiency, as well as fourth in value of care and fifth for inclusivity.
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility utilizes more than 50 metrics to assess how well hospitals succeed at being care providers, employers, and community partners. Data sources include Medicare claims, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others.
The value score reflects hospitals' avoidance of unnecessary care and ability to achieve good outcomes without overspending. Data sources include Medicare claims and Medicare payment data from 2018-2020.
Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute, said the U.S. needs socially responsible hospitals like Griffin.
“These hospitals prove you can save Medicare dollars and deliver great patient outcomes at the same time,” said Dr. Saini. “That’s why it’s so important to lift up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.”
Learn more about the Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
About the Lown Institute
Founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Bernard Lown, MD, developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter, the Lown Institute believes that a radically better system of health is possible and generates bold ideas towards that goal.
Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute, said the U.S. needs socially responsible hospitals like Griffin.
“These hospitals prove you can save Medicare dollars and deliver great patient outcomes at the same time,” said Dr. Saini. “That’s why it’s so important to lift up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.”
Learn more about the Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
About the Lown Institute
Founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Bernard Lown, MD, developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter, the Lown Institute believes that a radically better system of health is possible and generates bold ideas towards that goal.
The Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is a signature project of the Institute and features measures never used before like racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse, and pay equity.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Recuperation journey: Photo memory from a decade ago
This was my view when I looked out the window on this date in 2013.
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