Celebrating Our Exceptional Caregivers! Griffin Health celebrated the upcoming Fourth of July and the June 2024 “I Take It Personally” (ITIP) winners with a patriotic party in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room yesterday. Pictured with Griffin Health Vice President of Accountable Care and General Counsel Todd Liu are, from left to right: Cathleen Kellett, of Community Outreach; Valbona Ndoi, of Environmental Services; and Jessica Schepp, of Surgical Services. Rosemary Brooks, of the Griffin Hospital Emergency Department, was also a June ITIP winner but could not attend the celebration. The ITIP program rewards Griffin caregivers who demonstrate a commitment to Griffin’s Planetree Philosophy, serve as role models for other caregivers, and practice our patient safety and patient-centered care tools in striving to provide an exceptional experience to patients, families, and/or fellow caregivers.
Griffin Hospital
Hospitals and Health Care
Derby, CT 5,233 followers
Empowering People, Advancing Care
About us
Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare facilities around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital and incorporate its concepts into their healthcare models. Griffin Hospital is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt subsidiary of the Griffin Health Services Corporation. Griffin Hospital has more than 280 active and courtesy physicians who have admitting privileges. Griffin Hospital is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine and accredited by The Joint Commission. Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for ten consecutive years.
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https://www.griffinhealth.org
External link for Griffin Hospital
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Derby, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1909
- Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery, Chronic Disease, Heart Health, Cancer, Sleep Wellness, Breast Wellness, Radiology, Therapy & Fitness, Childbirth, Prevention & Lifestyle Management, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Pelvic Health, Joint Health, Occupational Health, Wounds, Respiratory, and Stroke
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Fostering an environment that cares for caregivers is an essential component to providing exceptional patient-centered care. Today’s Chill Fest featured interactive stations that showcased the breadth of resources available to help caregivers manage stress such as spiritual care, pet therapy, health screenings gym memberships and of course the STRESS AWARENESS WHEEL of PRIZES. Griffin proudly prioritizes health and happiness through the excellent Griffin AgeLess Employee Wellness Team.
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Expanding Exceptional, Patient-Centered Care to Wallingford! Griffin Health is proud to announce the expansion and growth of its exceptional healthcare services into the Wallingford area with the official opening of Griffin Health at Masonicare. Griffin Health at Masonicare offers a comprehensive range of wellness and diagnostic services to help improve access to innovative, person-centered care for residents, neighboring businesses and their employee, and individuals in the area communities. Griffin Health at Masonicare will offer Laboratory Blood Draw Services, X-ray and Occupational Medicine at Masonicare, 22 Masonic Avenue, Sturges 2 in Wallingford. Read more about Griffin Health at Masonicare at https://lnkd.in/eadKDDjK.... To contact the on-site Griffin Health services at Masonicare in Wallingford, call 203-513-5150.
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Celebrating Our Exceptional Caregivers! Griffin Health celebrated the start of Spring, and our March 2024 “I Take It Personally” (ITIP) employee of the month winners with a bright and cheery celebration in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room today. Pictured with Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel are, from left to right: Amy Davidson-Rodriguez, Griffin Faculty Physicians; Maggie Penn, Rehabilitation Services; and Mercedes Degro, Business Services. Kimberly Beauchemi, Inpatient Psychiatry, was also a March ITIP winner, but could not attend the celebration. If you'd like to join our team and practice our patient-centered care philosophy in in an exceptional healing environment - visit our careers page https://lnkd.in/eRbkzBcx.
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We're extending a warm invitation to local employers and businesses to join us at the Healthcare Summit 2024 and embark on a journey toward cost-effective, employee-centric healthcare solutions. Dates available at https://lnkd.in/exdDuc9J This summit is designed to equip local employers with the tools they need to combat rising insurance costs while prioritizing the health and wellness of their employees. In today's ever-changing landscape, navigating healthcare expenses can feel like a daunting task. That's why we're hosting this summit—to provide actionable strategies and insights that will empower you to make a real difference. During the summit, you'll have the chance to learn directly from healthcare leaders who have revolutionized insurance coverage. They've developed cutting-edge products that not only encourage employees to lead healthier lives but also guide them toward low-cost, high-quality healthcare providers.
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Celebrating Our Exceptional Griffin Caregivers!! Griffin Health celebrated our January 2024 “I Take It Personally” (ITIP) winners with a shimmering celebration in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room. Pictured with Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel are, from left to right: Rich Grudzias, Pharmacy; Pete Nickerson, Engineering; and David Godfrey, Environmental Services. Shane Reichler, Laboratory, is also an ITIP winner, but could not make the celebration. The ITIP program rewards Griffin caregivers who demonstrate a commitment to Griffin’s Planetree Philosophy, serve as role models for other caregivers, and practice our patient safety and patient-centered care tools in striving to provide an exceptional experience to patients, families, and/or fellow caregivers.
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Caregivers throughout Griffin Health helped raise heart health awareness - especially for women - by showing their support for Go Red for Women Day last week. Startling facts that show the need for an increased focus on women's heart health: * Nearly 45% of women ages 20+ are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. * Less than half of women entering pregnancy in the U.S. have optimal cardiovascular health. * Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, that can put them at an increased risk for CVD. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to better prevent or manage cardiovascular disease.
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Griffin Health CEO, Pat Charmel, shares the startling rates of obesity in the US, Griffin’s comprehensive approach, and the courageous story of Olivia Salza who shared her bariatric weight loss journey to health as she overcame significant health challenges. 🦋Olivia’s enormous smile, and exuberant personality is inspiring thousands on her social media platforms called loseitwithliv using her message of positivity and hope. See Olivia’s transformation🦋 below.
The “Trust for America’s Health” reported in September that the national adult obesity rate has risen to 42%, and the national rate of obesity among children and adolescents has risen as well. At nearly 20%, the childhood obesity rate has more than tripled since the mid- 1970s. A startling fact is that only a decade ago, no state in the U.S. had an adult obesity rate above 35%. The CDC reported that last year 22 states had a rate above 35%. Thankfully, Connecticut is not one of those states, but with a rate of 32%, the Nutmeg State runs the risk of becoming the 23rd high adult obesity rate state. We know that obesity is a chronic and complex health condition influenced by biology, genetics, diet, as well as social, behavioral, and emotional factors requiring interventions that focus on both prevention and treatment. To be successful, population level efforts aimed at preventing obesity must address underlying economic and structural factors that impact living conditions including access to affordable healthy food, healthcare, and safe places to be physically active particularly among socially vulnerable populations. The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Griffin Hospital and its community partners that are members of the Valley Council of Health and Services have been developing and implementing strategies to address these factors and their resulting conditions head on. Knowing that obesity is increasing in prevalence and that it puts individuals at greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke digestive disorders, certain cancers, and mental health conditions, a range of treatment options demonstrated to help obese individuals reach and stay at a healthy weight to improve their overall health and lower their risk of developing obesity related complications must be made available to all who need them. That is why Griffin Health has developed a broad obesity treatment offering that includes highly effective behavior modification and lifestyle change programs, nutritional and mental health individual and group counseling, medically assisted weight loss programs that include the use of weight loss medicines, and a comprehensive American College of Surgeons accredited bariatric surgery program. I want to thank the very courageous Olivia Salza for sharing the details of her struggle with obesity and for chronicling her “weight loss surgery journey” after concluding that bariatric surgery was the best treatment option for her. I hope that Olivia’s story at the link below including the positive benefits weight loss has had on her health and well-being will inspire others to seek the care and support they need to treat their obesity.
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Become a Valued Member of our Patient-Centered Nursing Team, Griffin Hospital offers nurses who are just getting started room to grow, and experienced nurses a place to lead and be appreciated for their knowledge and passion. Our award-winning patient-centered care model allows nurses to truly connect with their patients and feel the sense of pride and fulfillment that can only come from knowing your work is more than just a job – you are helping others heal their whole being – body, mind, and spirit. View our Nursing opportunities at: https://lnkd.in/eNcDrrG8
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