Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health System and home to The Connecticut Burn Center - the state's only burn center. Hospital.

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 Ne

w Haven Hospital, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital and Greenwich Hospital, and managed care network participant Westerly (R.I.)

Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of those who served.
05/25/2026

Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of those who served.

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries, but when pressure is too high (hypertens...
05/23/2026

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries, but when pressure is too high (hypertension), it increases the risk of clots or vessel rupture. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. To learn more about our stroke care, visit http://ynh.care/1mj.

Bridgeport Hospital, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, is continuing their biweekly free food distributions at ...
05/22/2026

Bridgeport Hospital, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, is continuing their biweekly free food distributions at 200 Mill Hill Avenue. Free, healthy food is available to all while supplies last. One allotment per person. Please bring your own reusable bags and help spread the word.

Help support Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and make a difference in our patients’ lives. For every iced coffee purc...
05/22/2026

Help support Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and make a difference in our patients’ lives. For every iced coffee purchased on Wed., May 27, Dunkin’ will donate $1 to the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation to support local children’s hospitals like us.
Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In addition to sudden severe headaches, the most common symptoms of stroke can e...
05/18/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In addition to sudden severe headaches, the most common symptoms of stroke can easily be remembered by the letters BE FAST. Don’t delay. The faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can get treatment or medication to reverse stroke’s effects: http://ynh.care/1lM.
B = Balance unsteady
E = Eyesight changes
F = Facial droop
A = Arm weakness
S = Speech difficulty
T = Time to call 911

Congratulations to Courtney M., RN, who works in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Bridgeport Hospital. She was...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to Courtney M., RN, who works in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Bridgeport Hospital. She was honored with a DAISY Award for Excellence for her compassionate, patient-centered care, which she shows through her empathy, respect and calm presence with patients, their families and her colleagues.

In her award nomination, it was written that MacDonald consistently ensures that every patient’s dignity and emotional wellbeing remain a priority, even during the busiest shifts. Her blend of clinical expertise, kindness and advocacy sets a high standard on the unit, and her colleagues look to her as a model for maintaining grace under pressure.

Great job, Courtney!

Thank you to the walkers and teams from Bridgeport and Greenwich hospitals and Northeast Medical Group who turned out Sa...
05/15/2026

Thank you to the walkers and teams from Bridgeport and Greenwich hospitals and Northeast Medical Group who turned out Saturday, May 9 for the American Heart Association’s Fairfield County Heart Walk at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The Heart and Vascular Center of Yale New Haven Health is a sponsor of this year’s event.

05/15/2026

As we round out the week, we would like to thank all Bridgeport Hospital employees and medical staff whose hard work and dedication helped the hospital earn an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group - a recognition that reflects the organization’s deep commitment to patient care and clinical excellence.
To learn more, visit http://ynh.care/1lw.

05/14/2026

🚨 Stroke Myths Debunked 🚨

Not everything you hear about stroke is true—and believing the wrong thing can cost valuable time.

Gary L. Bernardini, MD, PhD, chief of Neurology and director of the Stroke Center at Bridgeport Hospital and professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, clears up 5 common stroke myths:

✅ Myth 1: Strokes aren't preventable
✅ Myth 2: There's no treatment for stroke
✅ Myth 3: Stroke only affects older adults
✅ Myth 4: If your symptoms go away, it's not a stroke
✅ Myth 5: You should take aspirin when having stroke symptoms

⏱️ Fact: When it comes to stroke, every minute matters.
📍 Learn the warning signs. Be FAST: sudden problems with Balance, Eyes (loss or blurry vision), Face (facial droop), Arms (weakness in arms or legs) or Speech (slurred or incomprehensible) mean it’s Time to call 911 right away.

To learn more, visit http://ynh.care/1l7.

05/13/2026

It was a Mother's Day to remember at Bridgeport Hospital's Milford Campus as more than 600 runners and walkers hit the street for the annual Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, 3K Fitness Walk and Kid’s Fun Run. Maxwell Laurans, MD, senior vice president, Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Surgery, Yale New Haven Health and assistant professor of Neurosurgery at the Yale School of Medicine, joined the race for the first time and said you could feel the energy. The race raised more than $42,000 for the patients and programs at the Milford Campus: http://ynh.care/1kV.

“Earning an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group reflects our unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Ann...
05/11/2026

“Earning an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group reflects our unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Anne Diamond, DBA, JD, president of Bridgeport Hospital. “Patients can feel confident knowing they will find safe, high quality care at our hospital because safety is a top priority for every member of our team, every day. I am incredibly proud of our physicians, nurses and staff for this achievement and for their continued dedication to protecting the health and well being of our patients.”
To learn more, visit http://ynh.care/1kH.

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Bridgeport, CT
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