Griffin Hospital in Derby to host virtual presentations on bariatric surgery

DERBY - Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout August and September.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 27 at noon, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m., and Sept. 24 at noon.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Echo Hose Ambulance in Shelton to hold free lifesaving training

SHELTON - Echo Hose Ambulance will hold a free Stop the Bleed class from 6-9 p.m. March 4 at Echo Hose HQ, 100 Meadow St.

This new 2-½ hour course teaches participants the basic life-saving medical interventions, including bleeding control with a tourniquet, bleeding control with gauze packs or topical hemostatic agents, and opening an airway to allow a casualty to breathe.
The course is designed for NON-tactical law enforcement officers, firefighters, security personnel, teachers, and other civilians requiring this basic training.

At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the rationale for the early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.
Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
Describe appropriate airway control techniques and devices.
Demonstrate the correct application of a topical hemostatic dressing (combat gauze).

To register for this free class please visit www.echohose.com.

This information is shared from Echo Hose Ambulance Facebook page.