Derby Public Library slates 'Yesterday's Headlines' via Zoom

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host historian Rob Novak at 6:30 p.m. June 30 in a presentation via Zoom.

Participants will be taken back to see what was happening locally 100, 75, and 50 years ago in the Valley. 

Novak is past Director of the Derby Historical Society and the City of Shelton’s Municipal Historian. 

In addition, he has authored four books through Arcadia Publications and has been a popular historical columnist. 

This event is co-sponsored with the Derby Historical Society.

Space is limited; registration is required.

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold presentation on hip replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a free discussion on the minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement Nov. 20 at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 20 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery.

Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital. 

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Medicare is topic of presentation at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation Oct. 29 on Medicare and related health care decisions./ Contributed photo

DERBY - In response to the great amount of interest in its first discussion on Medicare and related healthcare decisions, the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host another free presentation at 10 a.m. Oct. 29.

Joe Deegan, a counselor for Connecticut’s programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility Screening (CHOICES), will host “Medicare CHOICES,” a presentation to help older adults and those eligible for Medicare and their caregivers make informed health insurance decisions and to help prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud and abuse. 

There will be information on Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Managed Care, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance and other related State and Federal programs.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold free talk on hip replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a talk Oct. 16 at Griffin Hospital on minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will hold a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 16.

The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. 

Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 

Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital. 

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free talk about Medicare, Medigap, more

Contributed photo

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on Medicare and related health care decisions at 10 a.m. Oct. 8.

Joe Deegan, a counselor for Connecticut’s programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility Screening (CHOICES), will host “Medicare CHOICES,” a presentation to help older adults and those eligible for Medicare and their caregivers make informed health insurance decisions and to help prevent, detect and report health care fraud and abuse. There will be information on Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Managed Care, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance and other related state and federal programs.

Series of educational forums

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. 

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'Here to Home' for patients, caregivers

Griffin Hospital to host 'Here to Home' presentation at 6 p.m. Sept. 26./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 about what patients and caregivers need to know when they go home from the hospital.

“Here to Home” is a comprehensive overview of information and the important safeguards patients and their loved ones need to consider when transitioning back home from a hospital stay. 
The presentation will help keep patients and caregivers safe and healthy as well as provide the confidence needed to navigate this relatively difficult time in the healing process.

The presentation will feature experts speaking about Case Management, Home Safety, Medical Alert Services, Medications, and Nutrition. 
The discussions will also highlight Griffin’s instructional videos about this transition, which can be found at griffinhealth.org/inpatient-care.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community. 
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. 
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

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Surgeon to discuss hip surgery at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a discussion June 19 on minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. June 19 at the hospital.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 
Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on post-discharge health, safety

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk on what patients and caregivers need to know when they leave the hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about what patients and caregivers need to know when they go home from the hospital at 6:30 p.m. June 15.

“Here to Home” is a comprehensive overview of information and the important safeguards patients and their loved ones need to consider when transitioning back home from a hospital stay. The presentation will help keep patients and caregivers safe and healthy as well as provide the confidence needed to navigate this relatively difficult time in the healing process.

The presentation will feature experts speaking about Case Management, Home Safety, Medical Alert Services, Medications, and Nutrition. 

The discussions will also highlight Griffin’s instructional videos about this transition, which can be found at griffinhealth.org/inpatient-care.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community. 

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. 

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Surgeon to discuss treatments for joint pain at Griffin Hospital in Derby

    Gary R. Richo, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on joint replacement options at 5:45 p.m. June 11 at the hospital.

Orthopaedic surgeon Gary R. Richo, M.D., Ph.D., will present “Advances in Joint Replacement," an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities. 
Richo will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

Refreshments will be served. The hospital is at 130 Division St.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist
Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on 'Positive Psychology'

Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation May 22 about positive thinking and how it can help individuals cope with life stressors. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about positive thinking and how it can help individuals cope with life stressors and symptoms of depression at 6 p.m. May 22.

Deborah Ranilla, LCSW, and Emily Medina, LCSW, of Griffin Hospital’s Outpatient Psychiatry Department will host “Positive Psychology,” a free discussion on how gratitude, kindness, optimism, self-compassion, forgiveness, and other similar topics can improve well-being and help people live happier and more fulfilling lives.

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 presentation on back pain

Chanakya K. Jandhyala, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on lower back pain at 5:45 p.m. March 12.

Spine Surgeon Chanakya K. Jandhyala, MD, will present “The Lowdown on Low Back Pain,” an interactive discussion on the causes of low back pain, how it is diagnosed, and the conservative, interventional, and surgical treatment techniques and approaches.

Jandhyala will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.  

Surgeon to present talk on hip replacement at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Philip Minotti, M.D.

DERBY-  Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 20 at the hospital.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 

Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital. Refreshments will be served.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne at 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.