Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'Safe Sleep for Your Baby' sessions

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host two information sessions on Safe Sleep for Your Baby. 
They will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 26 in the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. 
Parents and caregivers will learn about safe sleep practices, myths, and facts for infants under 1 year of age.  
Door prizes, raffles, and educational materials will be provided.

Registration is required by calling 203-732-1337 or email ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

This information is shared from the hospital's events calendar.

Ansonia Library to host program on continuing ed opportunities

Local history session at Derby Library to focus on freshets

DERBY - The Derby Public Library holds weekly Local History Information Sessions from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

During this time Derby resident Mary Biscaccia, the Library’s Local History Coordinator, offers information on monthly highlighted topics.

January’s topic will be Freshets and Their Impact on Derby History.  

Assistance will also be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures, major area events, and more.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 


*Note: I've attended several of these history sessions. I recommend stopping by the library to take advantage of them. They're always educational! 

Griffin Hospital in Derby slates 3 health talks

DERBY - Griffin Hospital wants to help individuals keep their New Year’s Resolutions for better health with a series of free talks in January and February.

The three talks will focus on losing weight, getting better sleep, and quitting smoking, offering health education as well as information on services Griffin offers to help the resolutions stick.

Each talk will be held at the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

At 6 p.m. Jan. 20, health experts in fitness, nutrition and bariatric surgery will present “Lose Weight, Gain Health,” a discussion on the risks of being overweight and simple strategies, innovative programs, and surgical options to help individuals reach a healthy weight. 

Attendees can receive a free BMI screening and consultation.

At 6 p.m. Feb. 10 representatives from Griffin Hospital’s smoking cessation program, “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” and the hospital’s CT Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening Program will present “Quit for Good,” a talk about strategies for quitting smoking and free lung cancer testing available to high-risk individuals.

At 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Dr. Marya Chaisson, director of The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital, will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” a discussion about the health risks of getting too little sleep, tips for getting better sleep, and warning signs of sleep apnea.

Lifestyle change program
Each talk also will provide information on Griffin Hospital’s new lifestyle change program, Wellness for Life. 

This comprehensive, evidence-based, and medically supervised program offers hands-on and personalized learning in nutrition, exercise, and reducing stress to help individuals change to a happier, healthier life.

The talks are part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, 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.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.  

Derby Library changes local history session format

DERBY -  The Derby Public Library has changed the format of its weekly Local History Information Sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

Now, along with offering research assistance, the Library’s Local History Coordinator will also have information available on 

monthly highlighted local history topics. 

January’s topic will cover notable winter weather and blizzards of the Valley.

Visitors will also be invited to browse through PastPerfect, a software program that enables users to search the Library's 

progressively updated local history database.

Assistance will also be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures, major area events, and more.

For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.