Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer free facial skin cancer screenings at talk

Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about skin health and offer skin cancer screenings Aug. 22. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about skin health and offer free skin cancer screenings at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mark Melendez, M.D., will present “Healthy Skin throughout the Ages,” a discussion on ways to improve, promote and protect healthy skin as well as the signs, symptoms and treatments for skin conditions such as skin cancer.  

The Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses will conduct free facial skin cancer screenings for all attendees before and after the talk.

To register, call the Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse and Community Outreach office at 203-732-1523 or visit griffinhealth.org for more information.

Healthy U series

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on making healthy choices

Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about how lifestyle changes can help individuals prevent common health disorders April 20./Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. will host a free presentation about how lifestyle changes can help individuals prevent common health disorders at 6 p.m. April 20.

Dr. Victoria Costales and Eunice Lisk, M.S., co-chairs, Griffin Hospital’s Wellness for Life Program, will present “The Way to Wellness,” an open discussion of how making healthy choices can lead to significantly increased vitality.

According to a report by the US 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. 

This program will explain how individuals can control a healthy weight, work to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve sleep and energy, and increase personal strength and resilience.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free talk on diabetes

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on the basics of diabetes to help individuals understand the condition at 6:30 p.m. March 29.

Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Diabetes 101,” an easy-to-understand overview of prediabetes, diabetes type 1, and diabetes type 2 as well as risk factors and prevention.

According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 29 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, including eight million who are undiagnosed. There is also an estimated 86 million people with prediabetes.

The presentation is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events. The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.