Healthy U at Griffin Hospital in Derby to discuss pulmonary wellness

DERBY - The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will provide an in-depth discussion about healthy breathing and pulmonary wellness Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in pulmonology and sleep wellness, this free program features trusted medical insight into lung and respiratory well-being, and sleep disorders caused by poor breathing such as sleep apnea. 

Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved wellness and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Hospital in Derby launches Sleep Bound program

DERBY - The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital recently launched a new “Sleep Bound” program to provide comprehensive care that may include GLP-1 weight-loss medication to address both obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity when paired with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Griffin’s Sleep Bound program will work with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that could include Zepbound.

As a Planetree certified patient-centered hospital, Griffin is committed to offering access to innovative healthcare services and trusted health information in a kind and compassionate manner. Griffin is one of the first hospitals in the state to offer this type of revolutionary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

“We see that individuals diagnosed with obesity struggle with sleep apnea and CPAP adherence, leading to daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes” said Dr. Marya Chaisson, medical director of the Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

To qualify for the program, individuals will need to a have a qualifying baseline sleep study (preferably within the last two years), demonstrate moderate to severe sleep apnea, and meet a certain Body Mass Index (BMI) threshold. 

After significant weight loss, participants will repeat their sleep study to re-evaluate the status of their obstructive sleep apnea.

Eligible patients may qualify for Zepbound with insurance authorization. Patient exclusions from the program include current use of other GLP-1 agonist medications, and insulin-dependent diabetes.

For more information on how to qualify for Sleep Bound, visit griffinhealth.org/sleepbound or contact Pulmonary Specialties at 203-732-7573.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Learn about sleep wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will hold a free talk May 30 on sleep wellness./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs at 6 p.m. May 30 at the hospital.

Medical director of The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital K. Marya Chaisson, M.D., will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” an interactive discussion about what happens to the body during sleep, sleep disorders, and treatments.

There also will be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. 

The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, 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 your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on sleep wellness

Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about sleep wellness May 14./ Contributed photo

DERBY – Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs at 6 p.m. May 15 in the Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Jackie Hoyle 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.

There will also be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. 

The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, 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 your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.