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Griffin Health Caregiver Named a “Guiding Light”
Christine Halkiopoulos, of Shelton, was recently honored with the National Consortium of Breast Centers inaugural Guiding Light Award.
Christine Halkiopoulos, of Shelton, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, was recently honored with the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) inaugural Guiding Light Award.
Awarded on Dec. 9, National Oncology Navigator’s Day, the NCBC Guiding Light Award is a tribute to those who illuminate the path for patients, breaking down barriers to care and ensuring no one navigates their journey alone.
“Navigators make the cancer journey less overwhelming and more hopeful—this is
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about celebrating their extraordinary impact,” said NCBC Executive Director Kimberly Samuels.
A caregiver at Griffin for three years, Halkiopoulos was nominated by both a colleague and her supervisor to spotlight the exceptional empathy and support she gives to all of her patients.
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“Christine is known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to turn even the most anxious biopsy day into one filled with ease, connection, and laughter,” said Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging Site Manager Ashley Schneider. “Her rare clinical expertise, paired with her gift for making people feel seen and safe, makes her a standout in every sense."
Oncology navigators are essential in the cancer care continuum. Whether bridging gaps in care, connecting patients to critical resources, or providing emotional and psychosocial support, their role is vital to improving outcomes and ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Navigators play an important role in improving access to timely, quality care, reducing healthcare disparities, promoting patient-centered outcomes, and in elevating the standard of cancer support services.
About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital
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.
