Griffin Hospital in Derby launches Sleep Bound program

DERBY - The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital recently launched a new “Sleep Bound” program to provide comprehensive care that may include GLP-1 weight-loss medication to address both obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity when paired with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Griffin’s Sleep Bound program will work with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that could include Zepbound.

As a Planetree certified patient-centered hospital, Griffin is committed to offering access to innovative healthcare services and trusted health information in a kind and compassionate manner. Griffin is one of the first hospitals in the state to offer this type of revolutionary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

“We see that individuals diagnosed with obesity struggle with sleep apnea and CPAP adherence, leading to daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes” said Dr. Marya Chaisson, medical director of the Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

To qualify for the program, individuals will need to a have a qualifying baseline sleep study (preferably within the last two years), demonstrate moderate to severe sleep apnea, and meet a certain Body Mass Index (BMI) threshold. 

After significant weight loss, participants will repeat their sleep study to re-evaluate the status of their obstructive sleep apnea.

Eligible patients may qualify for Zepbound with insurance authorization. Patient exclusions from the program include current use of other GLP-1 agonist medications, and insulin-dependent diabetes.

For more information on how to qualify for Sleep Bound, visit griffinhealth.org/sleepbound or contact Pulmonary Specialties at 203-732-7573.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Seymour Public Library to present movie, 'The Secret of Roan Inish'

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will present a free movie, 'The Secret of Roan Inish,' at 10 a.m. Friday.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Ansonia Library cancels tonight's talk on 'The Legacy of the Titanic'

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event tonight The Legacy of the Titanic has been canceled. We are working to reschedule the program. 

Please check our website and Facebook for any updates.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold annual baby fair April 26

DERBY - Expectant parents, new parents, and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and child care resources from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at Griffin Health’s Annual Baby Fair.

Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.

Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment designed to best meet individual and family needs. 

The Center features private, family-friendly rooms, expert staff for maternal and newborn care, and lactation consultants.

The Fair is sponsored by Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustained systems that support injury prevention.

Vendor tables are available. Vendor registration is $50 for a table and a raffle prize donation. Contact egossman@griffinhealth.org for more information.

About the Childbirth Center

The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment that best meets individual and family needs. The Center follows a patient-centered Planetree philosophy, and is committed to providing a warm, caring atmosphere for patients, care partners and visitors. 

The Childbirth Center’s attentive and highly skilled caregivers are devoted to every patient’s needs, and take the time to genuinely get to know patients and their families, ensuring a childbirth experience that is supported with compassion and understanding. 

For more information about The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, call 203-732-7252 or visit griffinhealth.org/baby.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Valley residents urged to take community health needs assessment survey