Hope Lives raises $8K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin in Derby

Maria Ammar, second from right, presents a $8,000 donation from the Hope Lives fundraiser to, from left, Cindy Madsen, Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging Outpatient manager, Kristi Popescu, director of Griffin Health Radiology, Cardiology and Neurology, Griffin Chairman of Radiology Dr. Devika Jajoo, Tori Kochiss, Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness manager, and Hewitt Center Medical Director Dr. Denise Barajas./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The 20^th Annual Hope Lives event raised $8,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, a Longaberger Stylist Consultant for more than 25 years, has organized the luncheon fundraiser as part of the campaign, raising over $120,000 for the Center.

Hope Lives has been raising funds for the Center for 20 years, and the Horizon of Hope program has raised over $20 million for breast health, education, awareness. The donation will be used to help local women pay for breast cancer screening services.

About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011 and primarily serves the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities. 

It combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.  

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and the most advanced system available to perform stereotactic biopsy.  

The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits. 

For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Softball game raises funds for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital

 

Pictured in back from left: Derby High Athletic Director Teg Cosgriff, Derby High Principal Jennifer Olsen, former Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel, Ansonia High Softball Coach Roger Daigle, Ansonia High Softball Captain Brooke Yezik, Ansonia High Softball player Jadelynn Garrido, and Griffin Health Director of Radiology, Cardiology, and Neurology Kristi Popescu. 

Pictured in front from left: Derby High Softball players Aniyah Rogers and Sarah Danasceno, Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Jenn Moffat, Ansonia High Softball Asst. Coach Monica Fasciano and Ansonia High Softball player Brighton Ahearn.

DERBY - The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,000 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 11^th Annual Pink Softball Game on April 23. Organized by former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser is held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $33,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/hcbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Hewitt Center at Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer Saturday hours for mammograms

DERBY - The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., will have extended Saturday hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting June 5 to provide individuals with more opportunities and flexibility in scheduling breast screening mammograms. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women who are 50 to 74 years old and are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years. Women who are 40 to 49 years old should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional about when to start and how often to get a mammogram. If you or a loved one are due for this critical breast cancer test, call The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at 203-732-7101 to schedule a screening.   World Class Breast Care in a Patient-Centered Environment The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer our patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. The Center features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites, two breast ultrasound suites, and an advanced system to perform stereotactic biopsy. This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.