President’s Message
Yesterday marked the start of National Nurses Week 2021. The extraordinary work our nurses do every day is so important to our patients and families that saying thank you just does not seem adequate. That’s especially been true over the past 14 months while we have all struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. We simply couldn’t…
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The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended to May 17, 2021. “This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help…
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Warmer temperatures and longer days are cause to celebrate not just the end of winter but also the 100th Anniversary of Milford Hospital, now referred to as the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital! Just over a century ago, Milford was a small, but growing, community of about 10,000 residents who insisted on the need for…
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A little over a year ago, Bridgeport Hospital admitted its first patient diagnosed with COVID-19. Little did we know that we were on the leading edge of the pandemic wave that quickly spread across Fairfield County, the country and the globe. Bridgeport Hospital’s physicians and their clinical colleagues responded to this monumental public health challenge…
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February is National Heart Month! Please help us celebrate the 57th anniversary of American Heart Month! During the next few weeks, Bridgeport Hospital and our YNHHS Heart and Vascular Centers will promote heart health by offering resources and activities. Please visit https://ynhhs.org/smarthearts for information that will help you make smart choices that will pay off…
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Our supporters have been reaching out to us over the last few weeks, seeking guidance about the COVID-19 vaccines. We are honored by your trust and confidence in Bridgeport Hospital as we move together into this potentially transformative stage of the pandemic response. Since the hospital received its first doses of the vaccine in mid-December,…
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2020: A Year of Unprecedented Challenges! Almost eight months ago, the novel Coronavirus swept across our region. The Foundation quickly responded to the needs of our hospital and patients using our mission – rooted in clinical innovation and excellence in patient care, teaching, research and community service – as our guide. With your help, the…
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Access your free legal will today! We all know how important it is to do what we can to be safe and stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is an equally important life task that 70% of people have either not done or completed because it can seem scary, complicated, or expensive. That…
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