Hartford Hospital

04/15/2026

Your Health Matters!

This weekend, Hartford was proud to welcome women, families, and partners for an afternoon focused on education, wellness, and support across every stage of life. The Women's Health Community Event featured meaningful health conversations, expert talks, a panel discussion, on-site screenings, and opportunities to connect with community partners.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped create a space rooted in learning, empowerment, and care. Together, we’re continuing to strengthen access to trusted health information and support for women 💜

04/11/2026

Spotlighting Joanne Wright 🖤♥️

Joanne brings kindness and positivity to Hartford Hospital every single week. Her visits to D1N mean so much to patients and staff alike, and she has a special way of making everyone feel comfortable and cared for.

This past year, Joanne took her generosity even further by gifting fleece blankets to patients during the holidays – adding warmth when it mattered most. Beyond D1N, she also dedicates her time to the Institute of Living, making a lasting difference across our hospital community.

We’re so grateful for Joanne and proud to celebrate her as a Hartford Hospital Hero. Thank you for all you do, Joanne!

04/10/2026

Join us for a FREE Women’s Health Community Event focused on wellness, education, and support for women across all life stages and the families and partners who support them 💜

Sunday, April 12 | 1:00-4:00 PM
The Artists Collective - Hartford, CT – 1200 Albany Ave

This event will feature health education, tabling with community partners, and on-site screenings, along with expert talks and a panel discussion covering topics such as pregnancy, mental health, healthy lifestyles, menopause, and men’s health. Enjoy food, music, and giveaways throughout the afternoon!

FREE shuttle service available from 4 Hartford locations:

12:00 PM pick-up:
• Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (46 Woodland St)
• Women’s Health Ambulatory Clinic (474 Hudson St)
• Mothers United Against Violence (2550 Main St)

2:00 PM pick-up:
• Templo Fe (1019 Broad St)

Register here: https://redcap.hhchealth.org/surveys/?s=DN4MCWFJTK983PFD

04/08/2026

Calling all pet therapy dogs 🐾

At Hartford Hospital, our Pet Therapy Teams bring smiles, calm nerves, and brighten the days of caregivers, patients, families, and visitors alike. Come be a part of these special moments – visit HHPetTherapy.org to learn more about our many volunteer opportunities!

Made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation.

04/07/2026

In honor of Doctors’ Day, the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff donated $10,000 to benefit the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), which leads a statewide network of organizations focused on advocacy, outreach, and education.

This donation supports CCADV’s mission to eliminate living in fear and underscores Hartford Hospital’s commitment to partnering with community leaders who advance policy, advocate for victims, and raise awareness to address domestic violence as a serious public health issue.

04/04/2026

We’re proud to recognize Jannette Rodriguez, a true Hartford Hospital Hero 🖤♥️

With more than 25 years of service as a medical assistant at Hartford Hospital, Jannette’s leadership, professionalism, and compassionate care make an impact every day. As a Lead MA, she exemplifies the power of teamwork and dedication to our patients and colleagues.

We’re honored to celebrate Jannette and thank her for the impact she continues to have across our hospital and community.

Thank you, Jannette, for all that you do!

03/30/2026

03/28/2026

Celebrating one of our 2026 Black & Red Heroes, Luis Oyola 🖤♥️

Luis leads by example every day. In the operating room and throughout the hospital, he goes above and beyond to support staff, live our values, and keep patient care at the forefront. He treats everyone with respect and sets the tone just by how he shows up.

From evenings and weekends to stepping in across departments, Luis gives his time to make sure patient areas are clean, safe, and cared for.

We’re proud to recognize Luis for the dedication, consistency, and care he brings to Hartford Hospital!

03/21/2026

Meet Carmen, one of our 2026 Black & Red Heroes 🖤♥️

A devoted mom, wife, and SNHU student – she embodies grit and heart. Known as the “go‑to” teammate who never says no, Carmen shows up with love, dedication, and excellence every single day. As she celebrates five years with us in March, we’re proud to celebrate her and her incredible year of accomplishments!

03/14/2026

As we look ahead to the 2026 Black & Red, we’re taking time to spotlight some of the Hartford Hospital Heroes whose work reflects the heart of our mission 🖤♥️

Today, we’re proud to recognize Angela Alatrista. Her impact is especially meaningful because of the way it reaches the community. Widely known, respected, and trusted, Angela continues to find innovative ways to remove barriers to care. This year at Medical Mission, she pioneered a new shuttle process – coordinating with LAZ and community partners to create pickup locations across Hartford – allowing more than 300 community members to attend who otherwise wouldn’t have had access.

This is what it means to be a Hero!

More stories to come as we count down to the Gala.

03/09/2026

Hartford Hospital's leadership and philanthropy teams are pleased to announce the 25 Hartford Hospital Heroes invited to attend the 2026 Black & Red Gala!

These individuals, representing nearly every area of our organization, will represent the thousands of Hartford Hospital and Institute of Living colleagues serving our communities and be recognized for their excellent embodiment of HHC's values.

They will be honored at the Black & Red on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Bushnell. 🖤♥️

03/02/2026

Public Safety Officer Garry Sparks turns cans and bottles into life‑changing support for patients and departments across our hospital.

We're proud to celebrate a colleague who proves that kindness adds up. Thank you, Garry! ♻️❤️

Garry Sparks' mission has gained traction in the past year.