Showing posts with label medication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label medication. Show all posts

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Griffin Health Hosts 'Ask a Pharmacist' on March 4


DERBY –The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, invites the community to bring their medication questions to Griffin’s expert pharmacists on Wed., March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the hospital.

Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, and other members of the Griffin Pharmacy staff will lead a casual Q&A for any and all medication questions.

Medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. However, most medication errors can be prevented with open communication between the pharmacist and patient as well as the patient’s caregivers. Important information individuals should ask their pharmacist includes the name of the medication, what it is supposed to do, how to take or use the medication, what to do if a dose is missed, and what activities, foods, or other medications to avoid while taking the medication.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Friday, August 17, 2018

Griffin to Offer AARP Driver Safety Course

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the hospital, 130 Division St. 
 
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone.
 
The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time.
 
The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.
 
Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.
 
The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”
To register, call Esther at 203-732-1523.
 
(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Monday, February 3, 2014

Diabetes presentations planned at Griffin in Derby

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations to help diabetics understand their medication Feb. 11 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.


Mary Swansiger will present “Taking Medication Safely” at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Childbirth Classroom A and at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Dining Room #1. 
After the programs, individual medication counseling will be available, so attendees are encouraged to bring their prescription lists.
The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns.  

All diabetics and their families are welcome to attend. No registration is required. 
Free valet parking is available for the 2:30 p.m. session. 
For information, call Swansiger at 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Seminar to focus on medication management

SHELTON - A free informational seminar, Medication Management, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Wesley Heights at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave.
It is a critical topic for every individual who takes a prescription or over-the-counter medication. 
Presenter will be Jack Yeung, pharmacy supervisor, Main Street Pharmacy in Bridgeport.


The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP by Oct. 15 to Ashley Hammill, 203-944-1998.



The above information is from a press release from Mary Ann Bradshaw, Development Coordinator,
United Methodist Homes, Shelton.

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