Griffin Health Offers Free Weight-Loss Workshops

Six-week program provides tools and tips for sustained weight loss through lifestyle change.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Derby, Connecticut will offer free workshops in March and April to help adults lose weight through an evidence-based healthy eating and active living course called Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program. The six-week program provides individualized meal plans and proven weight-loss exercises.

Why it matters

The workshops aim to address the ongoing public health challenge of obesity by empowering participants to make sustainable lifestyle changes for weight loss. Griffin Health is leveraging its community resources to provide free access to this evidence-based program.

The details

The Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program is based on the Eating Smart, Being Active© curriculum. It will be offered on two schedules: Wednesdays from March 4 to April 8, and Mondays from March 23 to April 27. Both sessions will be held at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

  • The Wednesday sessions will run from March 4 to April 8.
  • The Monday sessions will run from March 23 to April 27.

The players

Griffin Center for Healthy Living

A health and wellness center operated by Griffin Health that is offering the free weight-loss workshops.

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What’s next

Interested participants can register for the free Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program by contacting the Griffin Center for Healthy Living.

The takeaway

By providing free access to an evidence-based weight-loss program, Griffin Health is empowering its local community to make sustainable lifestyle changes and take control of their health.