Griffin Health offers lung cancer screening program

History of smoking? You may be eligible for lung cancer screening.

If you are between the ages of 50-80 years with a 20-pack year history of smoking or currently smoke, you may be eligible for the Griffin Health Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.

Studies have shown that early detection can improve cure rates as much as 20 percent.

Cancer experts are available to help you. Call 203-732-1476 or visit griffinhealth.org/lung to answer your questions and assess if you are eligible.

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page. 

Create artwork at Bare Slate in Shelton, support The Valley Goes Pink

The Bare Slate in Shelton will donate 20 percent of sales made through the Valley Goes Pink page on its website in March./ Contributed photo

 

DERBY - The Bare Slate in Shelton is partnering with The Valley Goes Pink to raise breast cancer awareness and support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

Throughout March, Bare Slate will donate 20 percent of sales made through the Valley Goes Pink page on their website - https://www.thebareslate.com/the-valley-goes-pink.

The Bare Slate offers a fun way to create a unique décor piece or wood sign with private art classes and workshops, as well as virtual options. Instructors assist customers in finding needed supplies and project base and guide them through the necessary steps to create a unique art piece including; sanding and distressing, assembly, painting and staining wood and finishing. The Bare Slate workshop can help individuals at every skill level.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

For more information about upcoming events and about joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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