Hospital Hosting Cooking, Nutrition Program

DERBY — The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is offering a free four-week Cooking and Nutrition program that focuses on the unique nutritional needs of cancer patients. The program, which combines cooking demonstrations with discussions on nutrition and overall health, begins July 8 and continues over the next three Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm in the center’s conference room. 

The program is team taught by three expert facilitators, Chef Greg O’Gorman, Clinical Dietician Maryann Hagberg, RD, and naturopathic physician Jenna Blasi, ND. A course overview follows:

Week One — Healthy eating for individuals with a diagnosis of cancer;

Week Two — Grains and sauces for nutrition-rich recipes;

Week Three — Vegetables and protein; and

Week Four — Planning simple, healthy meals and putting it all together.

There is no charge to attend, but preregistration is required. Space is limited to the first 15 registrants for each bimonthly program. To register, or for more information, call 732-1260 or visit the events calendar at www.griffinhealth.org.