Griffin Hospital in Derby hosts annual 'Mo'vember contest

s 

DERBY- Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men (HiM) is hosting its annual “Show Your ‘MO!” Contest this November to support men’s health awareness.

Everyone is invited to submit a picture of their “MO” (aka mustache or facial hair) for a chance to win great prizes. Real or fake, all “MOs” are welcome. 

Simply email a photo to him@griffinhealth.org by Nov. 30 to be entered into a contest for three prize baskets.

HiM hosts this fun contest to raise awareness about men’s health and funds for free men’s health screening and education.

“In the U.S, men die five years earlier than women on average, and for largely preventable reasons,” said Griffin Hospital Chief Medical Officer Frederick Browne, M.D. 

“According to statistics, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young men, and three out of four suicides are committed by men. These statistics show just how much the men’s health crisis needs our attention.”

For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby marking 'Movember' to raise awareness, funds

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is hosting a MOvember contest to raise men’s health awareness and funds for the Health Initiative for Men (HiM).

MOvember is a nationwide effort to promote men’s health by bringing back the glory of the moustache (or ‘MO). This contest is open to everyone – hospital employees, physicians, volunteers, friends and family.

Prostate cancer.Testicular cancer.Poor mental health. Physical inactivity. These are some of the biggest health issues faced by men. Together we're tackling them face-first.

Starting Nov. 2, contestants can enter the “Show Your ‘Mo” competition for an entry fee of $5.

The Real Deal: Grown moustaches that start on Nov. 1 or later (contestants much purchase their entry relatively clean shaven).

Pre-existing condition: Contestants who already have a moustache.

The Faux Mo: A moustache crafted from whatever materials you’d like. LET YOUR CREATIVITY RUN WILD!


There are three ways to register:
Register at Griffin Hospital's Dining Room (not during peak lunch hours noon-1 p.m.)
Register at Griffin Pharmacy and Gifts
Register through Christian Meagher, Communications and Public Affairs, at X7431, email cmeagher@griffinhealth.org or MOX (good for second and third shift contestants).
Mo rules!

Contestants must submit a photo of their ‘MO no later than NOON on Nov. 30. Photos can be emailed to Christian Meagher at cmeagher@griffinhealth.org, sent via interoffice mail to the Communications and Public Affairs Department, or you can contact Christian at X7431 to set up a time for him to come and photograph your ‘MO.
Vote for your favorite Mo.

From Dec. 1-4, the submissions will be on display in the Dining Room and on the Hospital Intranet. They will be voted on through $1 ballots.
The winners will be announced on Dec. 7 and will receive prizes, including free meals at the Hospital Dining Room!

So, get GOing on your ‘MO’ing and help Griffin Hospital improve the health of men in our community!

Learn more about Griffin Hospital's Health Initative for Men (HIM) and the National Movember Foundation movement

For more information, contact Christian Meagher, 203-732-7431, on MOX or at cmeagher@griffinhealth.org.


This information is shared from Griffin Hospital's website.

Movember marked in Ansonia

Where are these balloons and why do they have mustaches? 

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.