Bridgeport Hospital is a private, not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Connecticut’s most populous city, primarily serving patients from Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Burn patients are seen in The Connecticut Burn Center—the only burn center in Connecticut—from throughout the state and neighboring states. Bridgeport Hospital is a member of the Yale New Haven Health System with Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Greenwich Hospital, and managed care network participant Westerly (R.I.) Hospital. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Bridgeport Hospital has 383 licensed beds plus 42 beds licensed under Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, more than 2,600 employees, nearly 600 active attending physicians representing more than 60 subspecialties, 235 medical/surgical residents and fellows in programs affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, and more than 460 volunteers and 380 auxilians.
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The sweet treats were flowing this week as staff across Yale New Haven Health enjoyed holiday cookies in appreciation for their compassionate care and commitment to our patients throughout the year.
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The holidays are all about joy and celebration, but let’s not forget the importance of safety. The latest video from the Office of the State Fire Marshal within DAS shares essential fire safety tips to help protect your home and loved ones during this festive time. From safe cooking practices to candle usage and decoration safety, we've got the tips you need to make your holidays as safe as possible. Thanks to Lauri Volkert, Jason Bresky, Connecticut State Police FEIU Detective Lindsey Dworin, and John Way for sharing your expertise!
We're celebrating this season of giving with ThinkThanks, our systemwide campaign aimed at celebrating the incredible contributions of our amazing Yale New Haven Health team! The hard work and dedication of our staff make our communities thrive. Today's shoutout goes out to Joshua!
Yale New Haven Health congratulates its chief medical officers who were named to Becker's Healthcare Review list of CMOs to Know. Our physician leaders play a pivotal role in advancing patient safety, maintaining high quality standards, bridging the gap between leadership and medical staff, and managing risk. As key drivers of continuous improvement, their efforts have earned numerous quality and safety accolades for their organizations: http://ynh.care/r0.
Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center is proud to have been recognized again by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning Gold+ level recognition as part of Target: BP™. This award recognizes HVC outpatient locations, staffed by Yale Medicine and Northeast Medical Group providers, that demonstrate a commitment to blood pressure measurement accuracy and in which high blood pressure is controlled in 70 percent or more of the affected adult patients. http://ynh.care/qT
Today leaders from Yale New Haven Health cut the ribbon on a new, state-of-the-art retail pharmacy located in the lobby of Bridgeport Hospital. Set to open early next year, the retail pharmacy will offer integrated, personalized pharmacy services for patients, employees and the community. “This pharmacy not only provides convenient access to medications, it also will bridge the gap between inpatient care and patients going home,” said Anne Davila Casas Diamond, DBA, JD, president of Bridgeport Hospital. The pharmacy will also improve access to pharmacy services for the entire community. “As retail pharmacies in general are reducing hours or closing down, this pharmacy provides an access point and another choice for community and hospital patients,” said LeeAnn Miller, PharmD, MS, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at YNHHS. Learn more: http://ynh.care/qF. Photographed L-R: Pamela Sutton-Wallace, MPH; Marjorie Lazarre, PharmD, MBA; Chandra Cooper, PharmD; Teresa Papstein, RPh, BCNSP, MHA; Debbie Chisolm, RPh; Anne Diamond, JD, CNMT; Jill Shea, RPh; Vinay Sawant RPh, MPH, MBA; LeeAnn Miller, PharmD, MS; Mayor Joseph P. Ganim; Ed Rodriquez; Amanda Miller; Samuel Wilson.
Paul DiDominic, RN, who works in the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus Intensive Care Unit (ICU), went above and beyond to make Super Bowl Sunday extra super for one patient. For his endless dedication to patient-centered care, DiDominic was recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award honors extraordinary nurses and nursing students who demonstrate compassion, leadership and excellence in their work. They can be nominated by patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, clinicians or staff, who observe extraordinarily compassionate care being provided by a nurse.
For nearly three decades, the Celebration of Trees has been a beloved holiday tradition for residents of Milford and surrounding communities. During the 10-day event, visitors are invited to stroll through the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus lobby and balcony areas to view 25 themed trees and take a chance on winning one of nearly 65 raffle prizes, including gift baskets, gift certificates, outdoor displays and home electronics to name a few. The event runs until December 15. Tickets are $2 and are being sold exclusively online at https://lnkd.in/giAncfgs. All activities take place in the lobby of Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus at 300 Seaside Avenue, Milford. This Saturday, December 14, the event will feature a musical performance at 11 a.m. and visits with Santa from noon to 2 p.m.
Much of the human body is made up of water and people are at a higher risk of becoming dehydrated when sick. While IV fluids can make people feel better, it is generally not needed. The GI tract is excellent at absorbing fluids as long as you can keep them down. Learn more about how to stay hydrated when sick: http://ynh.care/qk.