Big Y Donates $1,000 to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

Denise Barajas, MD, medical director of the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, receives a $1,000 donation from Big Y manager Bob Rainville as part of Big Y's 11th Annual Partners of Hope Campaign

 

DERBY - Big Y supermarket in Ansonia recently donated $1,000 to the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital to help prevent breast cancer in the Lower Naugatuck Valley area.

 

The donation was part of Big Y's 11th Annual Partners of Hope Campaign to promote breast cancer screening, education and treatment. Throughout October, Big Y stores sold $1 Partners of Hope pink ribbons. The funds collected were distributed to breast cancer organizations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.

 

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011, combining state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.  The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and advanced stereotactic biopsy. 

 

The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits.

 

For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

 

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Surgeon to discuss breast cancer at library talk in Newtown

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is helping women understand their breast cancer risk with a free presentation at 6:30 p.m.May 22  at Cyrenius Booth Public Library in Newtown.

Dr. Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, breast surgeon and Medical Director of the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital will present “Breast Cancer: Know Your Risks. Know Your Options,” a discussion on the different risk levels for breast cancer and testing and treatment options.

To register, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org.

Located at 350 Seymour Ave., The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff and a healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.
For information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

This post is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Valley Goes Pink to host scotch tasting

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a unique scotch tasting fundraiser on Oct. 18, giving attendees the opportunity to sample some of the world’s best scotch, while also helping breast cancer patients in the Valley.

The Valley Goes Pink Scotch Tasting will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at La Sala Banquet Hall, 79 High St. (by the Sons of Italy Club). 

Diageo’s Master of Whiskey L.J. Heffernan will share the pleasures and complexities of Johnnie Walker Blue, Green and Gold labels along with Oban 14, Lagavulin 16, and Talisker 10. 

Food will be provided by The Original Antonio’s Restaurant in Ansonia. Town and Country Liquors in Derby will host a wine-tasting during the event along with raffles for bottles of scotch.

Tickets are $60 if purchased before Oct. 11 or $70 at the door. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 

Call 203-732-7504 or visit griffinhealth.org/pink to reserve your spot.

The fundraiser is sponsored by Diageo, La Sala, The Original Antonio’s and Town and Country Liquors.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital and showcase partnering organizations.

Throughout October, Valley towns are invited to host a variety of unique fundraising events and marketing programs to raise awareness and support for the cause. 

From hosting Pink Parties in homes, to “pinkifying” businesses with ribbons or lights, or hosting dress down days and auctions - the possibilities are endless. 

For information on how to get involved, visit www.griffinhealth.org/pink or contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7504.

Radiologist joins breast wellness center staff

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently welcomed Laura Sheiman, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship trained radiologist, to its staff at the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, 300 Seymour Ave.

Laura Sheiman, M.D.

Dr. Sheiman specializes in breast imaging and recently completed an extensive fellowship in Breast and Body Imaging at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she served as chief fellow and an instructor at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Her clinical expertise covers all aspects of breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided breast procedures.

Dr. Sheiman received her bachelor of science degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After an internship in internal medicine at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, she completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

She presented research at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Association of University Radiologists, and has published radiology papers in the American Journal of Roentgenology and the Journal of Applied Radiology, as well as other medical publications. She maintains professional memberships in the Society of Breast Imaging, Radiological Association of North America, American College of Radiology and the American Association of Women Radiologists.

“The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness is truly excited to have Dr. Sheiman as part of its team of highly trained and skilled staff,” said Chris Cooper, director, Radiology and Cardiology/Neurology. “Her expertise in breast imaging is a valued asset to the Center and the community.”
Dr. Sheiman comes on board as The Center also prepares to include 3D mammography to its imaging services in August. 3D Mammography, or breast tomosynthesis, increases the effectiveness of digital mammography, which is recognized as the best way to detect breast cancer at an early and highly treatable stage.

For information about the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit www.griffinhealth.org/cbw.