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.

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Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host stroke education programs

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs for Valley seniors about stroke awareness this September.

Griffin Health Stroke Coordinator Morgan D’Amore, RN, SCRN, will lead “Are You Stroke Aware?”, a free presentation on the importance of brain health, the different types of strokes, signs and symptoms, and risk factors. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation. 

The presentations are scheduled for Sept. 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Sept. 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Oxford Senior Center, Sept. 14 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Sept. 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Sept. 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program, which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease in the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. 

To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492; Oxford Senior Center: 203-881-5231; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; and Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

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Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Silver Sluggers to meet Thursday at Derby Public Library

 

Valley United Way seeks donations of school supplies to Fill-the-Bus

 

Outdoor drive-in movie slated Saturday at Chatfield Park in Seymour