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Elizabeth M. Pfriem
One woman’s commitment to children and families yields a lasting legacy Elizabeth M. Pfriem, known to her friends as “Betty,” is remembered for her longtime support of Bridgeport Hospital, which…
David Esposito, MD
Preserving culture, community and care at Milford Campus If ever there was a cheerleader for the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital, it would be David Esposito, MD. Throughout his childhood,…
Claudia Elmslie
A cancer survivor’s journey to give back and help others with a cause close to her heart Claudia Elmslie still remembers the day in January 2006 when she received a…
Patricia Cervone
Connecting with a cause close to her heart For Patricia Cervone, it’s always been about the babies. As soon as the last of her four children started elementary school, Cervone…
A gift of comfort for our courageous caregivers
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit greater Bridgeport, Bridgeport Hospital staff sprang into action, taking care of people suffering from a virus the world had never seen. What little was known…
Passing along the ‘American Dream’ to those in need
John and Ethel Kashulon, husband and wife and longtime residents of Bridgeport, were children of Eastern Europeanimmigrants who came to the United States seeking the ‘American Dream.’ John moved to…
