Griffin Hospital will be offering its free 10-week Mini-Med School course that begins Thurs., Sept. 14. Image courtesy of Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital will be offering its free 10-week Mini-Med School course that begins Thurs., Sept. 14. Image courtesy of Griffin Hospital.

Griffin to host new Mini-Med School sessions

DERBY Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free, 10-week Mini-Med School course that begins Sept. 14.

Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, as well as information about disease prevention.

This free course will be conducted over 10 consecutive weekly sessions. Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology; primary care; cardiology and others. Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers.

The program meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the hospitals Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division Street in Derby. The Mini-Med School will culminate with a graduation ceremony for participants on November 16. The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit.

There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit the events calendar at griffinhealth.org or call 203-732-1511.

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