Program in Derby to honor Griffin's cardiac rehab department

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and its director, Eunice Lisk of Stratford, will be honored with the Caring Heart Award at the 9th Annual Women and Heart Disease program Feb. 6 at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom Lane.

Eunice Lisk

 

The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives to promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. 

This is the sixth year that the award will be bestowed.

The event is hosted by Griffin Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease Committee, which consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart disease awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills nearly twice as many women in the United States as all types of cancer.

Event registration and a silent auction will start at 5 p.m., followed promptly at 6 p.m. by dinner and the awards program.

Tickets for the dinner are $35; the event is open to the public. 

Proceeds benefit the Women and Heart Disease Fund, which supports heart wellness programs for women in the Valley.

Reservations are due by Jan 30. To make a reservation or for information, call 203.732.7584 or 203.732.1137.

 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Naugatuck mayor to be among honorees

Women and Heart Disease program slated Feb. 7

DERBY - The Valley Women’s Health Initiative/Women Making a Difference and Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo will be honored with the Community Caring Heart Award at The 8th Annual Women and Heart Disease program  Feb. 7 at Grassy Hill Lodge.

The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives that promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. 

Mezzo

This is the fifth year the award will be bestowed.

The 8th Annual Women and Heart Disease program will also feature a talk by Griffin Hospital’s Director of Pastoral Care and Education, The Rev. Jo Clare Wilson, M. Div. Wilson will present “A Heart with Soul is a Healthy Heart” which explores the connections between spirituality and heart health.

The event is hosted by Griffin Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease Committee. 

Event registration and a silent auction will start at 5 p.m., followed promptly at 6 p.m. by dinner and the program.

Tickets are $35 and the event is open to the public. 

To make a reservation or for information, call 203-732-1137. Proceeds benefit the Women and Heart Disease Fund. Reservations are due by Jan 31.