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@BPTHOSP
#Milford
Campus is now live on Epic – electronic medical records that bring together all of the patient's medical history into a single secure computer system.
Thank you
@TheSoundTigers
for a wonderful delivery of several dozen teddy bears to the Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary-run Dr. Tom Kennedy Toy Closet! The stuffed toys will be distributed to our young patients here at the hospital.
#SoundTigers
This morning, in a historic moment,
@BPTHOSP
began the vaccinations of its first frontline workers. We are eager and excited to continue the vaccination of our employees at both Bridgeport and Milford facilities.
#crushcovid
Congratulations to Zane Saul, MD, section chief, Infectious Diseases,
@BPTHOSP
, a recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Health Care Award for Quality Improvement Champions from United Hospital Fund: .
Congratulations to Kristen Glasgow, MD, for receiving the
@BPTHOSP
Quality Award. If you are a patient, visitor or employee and you wish to recognize a member of the hospital staff for their excellent care or support, visit
.
@ynhhealth
is celebrating the milestone of our 1500th discharged COVID patient! Nurses, caregivers, & others cheered on Mr. Charles M. as he made his way out of the hospital and into the applause & celebration of staff. Thank you to all of our
#healthcareheroes
!
#inthistogether
Surgeon Scott Thornton, MD presented a talk on "Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Surgery" at the 2019 Fairfield Health & Fitness Expo at
@FairfieldU
. His talk was in conjunction with a Smilow /
@YaleCancer
Screening & Prevention information table.
Many of our clinical teams have shifted their work to support
#COVID19
areas of need, including these nurses who typically work in our Heart and Vascular Angioplasty Suite. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in supporting the fight against COVID-19.
.
@BPTHOSP
’s East Tower 8 staff teamed up with food services partner Sodexo to throw a 71st wedding anniversary party for patient William S. & his wife Barbara. The Shelton couple, who were thrilled with the recognition, got a heart-shaped pizza, cake and decorations.
Bridgeport Hospital hosted two
#DoctorsDay
events – an evening reception at Park Avenue Medical Center and a breakfast in the Medical Staff Lounge – to recognize and thank physicians for their contributions to patient care.
.
@BPTHOSP
celebrates
#NationalDogDay
not just today, but every day. We thank our
#therapydogs
for always spreading paws-itivity to our patients, staff and visitors!
.
@BPTHOSP
has opened a
#COVID19
Testing Station for those with physician orders. Patients w/ respiratory infections should consult their physician whether testing is recommended, and they will then provide the necessary information. .
Not even
#WinterStormGrayson
stops our staff at Bridgeport Hospital. Thank you to all working, not just today, but everyday, making sure our patients receive the care they need.
Nearly 200 people took part in the
@CityofBptCT
's first Step Forward walk/run for mental health awareness at Seaside Park, raising money for
@BPTHOSP
's mental health programs.
COO Pam Scagliarini,
@MikeIvyMD
, YNHHS Chief Nursing Executive Beth Beckman and
@MKosturkoRN
were among the leaders who welcomed staff to the annual holiday meal today. More than 2,000 meals were served to employees, physicians & volunteers to the meal, served over three shifts.
.
@BPTHOSP
continues to celebrate
#NursesWeek
!
@MKosturkoRN
joins Andrea Sclafani, RN, ED; Mary Christoffersen, RN, vice president, Nursing; James Wittstein, RN, nurse manager, Oncology; & Christian Ajero, RN, Cystoscopy, to survey posters gifted by units & services hospital-wide.
.
@BPTHOSP
employees donated scrubs to students who attend Bridgeport’s Harding High School Health Careers Magnet Academy. Special thanks to Bridgeport Hospital Nursing Director, Kathy Pontes, RN, who organized the collection drive.
To sustain access to high quality care & enhance efficiency, the Milford Hospital & Yale New Haven Health Boards of Trustees will explore integration of Milford Hospital with Bridgeport Hospital, a member of Yale New Haven Health. Read more by visiting
Staff at
@BPTHOSP
received a delivery of 100 pizzas April 18 from
@44_Matakevich
, linebacker for the
@NFL
’s
@BuffaloBills
! Tyler’s mom is a nurse and understands and appreciates everyone’s team effort. Thank you, Tyler, for your kindness during this challenging time!
Employees at
@BPTHOSP
Milford Campus had a great turn out, collecting school supplies for the United Way of
#Milford
. Thank you to everyone for helping us make this special delivery!
A "Meet and Greet Reception" was held at Bridgeport Hospital for community leaders to introduce themselves to Mike Ivy, M.D., Interim President & CEO at Bridgeport Hospital.
.
@BPTHOSP
, Northeast Medical Group and several community partners held an event at Bridgeport’s Harding High School about “The Impact of Stress and Burnout on Your Mental Health.” The community forum included a variety of breakout sessions.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
.
@BPTHOSP
has announced that Victor Morris, MD, will expand his current responsibilities to become the chief medical officer and senior vice president for Medical Affairs for Bridgeport Hospital, effective immediately: .
Congratulations to
@KristinMDCT
, medical director of
#PalliativeCare
and Physician Wellness
@BPTHOSP
, for being recognized as an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the
@AAHPM
. Read more:
Donna Twist, PhD, executive director, Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Norma Pfriem Breast Center, presented a recognition trophy to Fairfield County Day School Headmaster John Munro from the school’s 5K run/walk on Nov. 4.
.
@BPTHOSP
, in partnership with
@CTFoodshare
, continues to host a free food distribution every other Wednesday at 200 Mill Hill Avenue from 4:30 PM-5:15 PM. Each event is open to all those in need. Participants are only asked to bring their own bags.
Hernias are quite common & getting them checked out by a medical professional is the best way to know for sure. At
@BPTHOSP
, Jennifer Schwartz, MD, a
@YaleMedicine
surgeon, routinely uses the da Vinci® Xi™ robotic surgical system for hernia surgery: .
Congratulations to Bridgeport Hospital’s first baby of 2022, a little baby girl, Melia! Born at 12:18 am, baby Melia was born to parents Megan and Jeremy of Newtown!
.
@BPTHOSP
, in partnership with
@CTFoodshare
, continues to host a free food distribution every other Wednesday at 200 Mill Hill Avenue from 4:30 PM-5:15 PM. Each event is open to all those in need. Participants are only asked to bring their own bags.
Bridgeport Hospital’s first baby of 2018 was Nico Anthony Mastronardi of Shelton, born today at 8:30 am, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Pictured with parents Lisa and Michael Mastronardi. Nico is their second child, joining 2-year-old big brother, Luca.
More than 30 people were checked for head and neck cancers during a free screening Smilow Cancer Hospital/
@YaleCancer
Care Center at
@ynhhealth
's Park Avenue Medical Center in Trumbull.
.
@BPTHOSP
is the first hospital in Connecticut to earn
#Geriatric
Emergency Department Accreditation from the
@EmergencyDocs
. Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is focused on the highest standards of care for older adults. Learn more
Congratulations to Raymond Wauthier, EMT with AMR Bridgeport and
@StratfordEMS1
, for receiving
@BPTHOSP
’s EMS Provider of the Year Award. Wauthier and other area EMS personnel were recognized during an
#EMSWeek
ceremony.
.
@BPTHOSP
leaders, (l-r) Janet Serra, Sue Bojka, Amy Mariconda, Chief Medical Officer Victor Morris, MD, Chair of Surgery Karen Gibbs, MD, joined orthopedic surgeon Joel Malin, MD, to celebrate Dr. Malin's 500th robot-assisted surgery: .
Congratulations to Tracey Melendez, business associate, Connecticut Burn Center, for receiving the Bridgeport Hospital Quality Award. If you are a patient, visitor or employee & you wish to recognize a member of the hospital staff, visit
Today at 3 p.m.
@CTDPH
Commissioner and representatives from
@bpthosp
will provide information regarding the recent
#COVID19
case. Our top priority remains the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. More info:
Madeline Grace O'Malley was the first baby born at Bridgeport Hospital in 2019. Weighing 5 lbs. even, “Maddie” arrived shortly after 9 pm on Jan. 1. She is the first child for Rachel and Jack O’Malley of Fairfield.
Tune in to
@991PLRFM
tomorrow at 7 AM to hear Dr. Umer Darr, cardiac surgeon, chief of cardiac surgery at Heart and Vascular Center at Bridgeport Hospital talk about heart health and other heart-related topics.
Today’s National Wear Red Day® signifies the importance of encouraging women to take care of their hearts.
@ynhhealth
staff members at
@BPTHOSP
Milford Campus took the time to help share this message. Get some tips for heart care at .
#smarthearts
The
@PFFPetit
awarded the REACH Youth Program with a $10,000 grant for program supplies. This grant will provide essential materials for patients ages 5-17 as they undergo treatment at REACH, our intensive outpatient mental health program at
@BPTHOSP
: .
.
@BPTHOSP
thanks the members of the Food & Nutrition department as the nation marks Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week! They are an integral part of the healthcare team and play an important role in a patient's recovery. Congratulations!
Congratulations to
@BPTHOSP
’s Chairman of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Nabil Atweh, recipient of Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journal’s 2021 Doctors of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Jonathan Leventhal and Dr. Mark Oestreicher were among the physicians who provided 120 free skin cancer screenings at Park Avenue Medical Center in Trumbull, today.
.
@BPTHOSP
will hold their monthly free food distribution on May 17 @ 5:30 PM in the parking lot behind 200 Mill Hill Avenue. 1 bag of healthy food will be given per family, while supplies last. Produce & dairy items provided in partnership with
@wadesdairyinc
&
@FreshPointInc
CT.
Congratulations to Alexis Kropski, RN, Labor and Delivery, for receiving the Bridgeport Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. If you are a patient, visitor or employee and you wish to recognize a nurse for their excellent care or support, visit
Eligible patients at
@YNHH
and
@BPTHOSP
can now receive hospital-level care, right at home. Our Home Hospital program includes specially trained clinicians who work with your doctor to provide personalized care tailored to your needs: .
For today’s National
#WearRedDay
, staff throughout
@ynhhealth
, including Bridgeport Hospital, wore red to encourage women to take care of their hearts. To learn more about making smart choices for your heart, visit
#smarthearts
For Take Your Child to Work Day, over 50 kids, accompanied by employee-guides, took part in a scavenger hunt-style journey through various hospital departments, such as Laboratory, Radiology, the Emergency Depart, and Food & Nutrition, learning about jobs and services in each.
Congratulations to Eva Wallace, APRN, Palliative Care & Kimberly Wills-Rinaldi, social worker, Center for Geriatrics, co-recipients of the
@BPTHOSP
Quality Award. If you wish to recognize a member of the hospital staff for their care or support, visit
Interventional Cardiologist Edward Tuohy, MD, of Fairfield has been named
@BPTHOSP
’s Physician of the Year. Selected for his commitment to high quality patient care & the outstanding feedback he has received from patients, their families & colleagues
Congratulations to Ajin Yousif, RN, West Tower 6, for receiving the Bridgeport Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. To recognize a nurse for their excellent care or support, visit
Congratulations to Rachel Dorosh, RN, Main Operating Room, for receiving the Bridgeport Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She was nominated by John Orazietti, CRNA. If you wish to recognize a nurse for their excellent care or support, visit
.
@BPTHOSP
received a delivery of 80 Christmas food bins & 25 bags of toys from Al’s Angels, a charitable organization that provides support to children & families coping with disease & other hardships. Receiving Supervisor, Joel Bing, displays some of the items donated.
.
@BPTHOSP
Paul Possenti visited
@ChelseaPiersCT
and Wonderland Rinks to donate "Stop the Bleed" kits from Bridgeport and Greenwich Hospital as well as provide staff training.
This year marks 100 years since the hospital in Milford opened to serve the growing community. A century later, Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus thanks its dedicated staff for continuing the tradition of providing quality, compassionate and patient-centered care!
Hundreds of origami cranes greet those who walk by the lobby of
@BPTHOSP
in a display of support for those impacted by suicide. The display, 1,000 Cranes of Hope, was created by psychiatric unit patients, hospital employees & students from local schools & universities.
We had a special delivery of school supplies to Hall School in
#Bridgeport
today. Thank you to Karen Mongillo, Spiritual Care
@BPTHOSP
who helped organize the collection of over 1,000 items!
@BPTHOSP
's 25th annual Issues in Trauma Care conference attracted a record audience of nearly 200. Trauma care experts covered topics from pre-hospital care to rehab & recovery. The keynote speaker was Nabil Atweh, MD, BH's first chief of Trauma in '91 & now chair of Surgery.
.
@BPTHOSP
, in partnership with
@CTFoodshare
, continues to host a free food distribution every other Wednesday at 200 Mill Hill Avenue from 4:30 PM-5:15 PM. Each event is open to all those in need. Participants are only asked to bring their own bags.
Bridgeport Hospital can confirm that it is currently caring for a patient that has tested positive for COVID-19. The Hospital is well prepared and has taken every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all patients, staff and employees.
Congratulations to Pat Poniros, RN, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, for receiving the Bridgeport Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. If you would like to recognize a nurse for their excellent care or support, visit
Congrats to PEACE Award winner Jennifer C., RN.
Nurse manager Trish M. shared, “she touched an entire family forever advocating for patient preference, comfort & family presence while working hard to deliver the gift of final comfort.” For more info: PEACEaward
@bpthosp
.org.
On
#WomenPhysiciansDay
, we honor the path that female doctors have made in the medical field. Magna Dias, MD, chair of Pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital, shares the importance of what today means to her as a woman physician and all those who come after her.
.
@ynhhealth
is thankful every day for our healthcare heroes. Find out what they are thankful for and share with us what you are grateful for this year.