Hospital for Special Care

04/27/2026

This past Saturday, Team Special Care showed up and showed out at the HMF Events (Hartford Marathon Foundation) MahoneySabol, CPAs and Advisors 5K at the Travelers Championship to raise funds for our Neuromuscular Care Center! ✨

With over 500 racers participating, it was a beautiful morning of fun, fundraising and friendship, showing what coming together in shared purpose to support our patients and their families truly means. We cannot thank everyone enough for their sponsorship, participation, donations and support. 💙

04/24/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💙

This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible volunteers who are at the heart of everything we do at HFSC. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to step in wherever needed make a lasting impact every day. Whether you’re offering a smile, lending a helping hand, or bringing creativity and energy to our programs, you help create an environment where both our team and our patients can thrive.

From Adaptive Sports to Manes & Motions to Joy of Art, and so many more areas of HFSC, your contributions do not go unnoticed. You bring joy, comfort, and connection to those we serve, and your ability to adapt and meet each day with positivity makes all the difference.

Thank you for being such an essential part of the HFSC community. We celebrate you this week and every week!

04/23/2026

This week, we celebrate the incredible Administrative Professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes at HFSC.

Your attention to detail, problem-solving, and steady support bring structure to busy days and keep teams, leaders, and patients connected and on track. Because of you, communication stays clear, priorities align, and everything moves forward with confidence.

Your impact is felt across the organization every single day even when it’s not always visible.

👇Comment below to thank the administrative professionals who make such a meaningful difference!

04/20/2026

04/16/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the Profound Autism Summit, a two-day conference that brings together leaders across research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education.

During Autism Acceptance Month, we believe it’s essential to be part of the conversation around the evolving needs of people with autism. As the first and only patient-centered specialist practice for autism, we’re uniquely positioned at the forefront of this work.

From our innovative services to our skilled, multidisciplinary team, we understand the value of collaborating with professionals who are deeply committed to advancing knowledge and improving care for the autism community.

04/15/2026

There's still time to register for the MahoneySabol, CPAs and Advisors 5K that helps support our Neuromuscular Center! Have fun and do good running or walking around the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.

Mark your calendars for the annual MahoneySabol 5K on Saturday, April 25! From race shirts and post-race treats to family-friendly activities and the FREE Kids Fun Run for ages 2–11, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Even better, your participation helps support the Hospital for Special Care Neuromuscular Care Center and strengthens the impact we make together in our community.

Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/gSMv50YCAbf

04/14/2026

Artistic Expressions is a creative program of CCARC, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Through art classes led by volunteer artists, teachers, and architects, participants explore creativity and develop their artistic skills.

Over the past three years, CCARC artists have showcased their work in several exhibitions across Central Connecticut, and we are honored to showcase their work here at Hospital for Special Care this month.

Feel free to browse the artwork that is available for purchase in the Outpatient Hallway to support this important cause!

04/14/2026

We’re excited to share that our Outpatient Speech Therapist, Kim Winter, will be presenting at the Northeast AAC Summit: AAC Access at Any Age – Supporting Communication into Adulthood on April 21!

This event brings together professionals passionate about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to explore strategies that support individuals across age ranges: from early intervention through later adulthood. Sessions focus on building communication, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life for those that use AAC.

Join Kim and other AAC leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and practical insights you can bring back to your own practice.

🗓️ Don’t miss it! Learn more and register here: https://www.aaclearningjourney.com/learn/courses/756/northeast-aac-summit-aac-access-at-any-age-supporting-communication-into-adulthood

04/13/2026

♾️ Right now, we are at the First Annual Spanish Speaking Community Resource Fair talking about all things autism for Autism Acceptance Month.

👋 Stop by our booth today until 5:00 PM at St. Mary's Church on 544 Main Street in New Britain and talk to our LMSW, Joselyne, and Provider Relations Liaison, David! They'd love to say hi, answer any questions, and give out some swag.

We hope to see you there!

04/11/2026

Today is World Parkinson’s Day. 💙

Did you know Parkinson's is the world's fastest growing neurological disease? At HFSC, we stand with the millions of individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease - a condition that affects movement, independence, and daily life, but never diminishes strength or resilience.

We are committed to advancing research, providing expert care, and raising awareness to help improve quality of life and move closer to a cure.

Today, join us in honoring those living with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and the communities that support them.

04/09/2026

We’re proud to share that Hospital for Special Care has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner for the fourth consecutive year! 🎉

This national recognition, based entirely on employee feedback, reflects a culture where our staff feel supported and empowered to deliver the highest level of care to every patient everyday.

At Hospital for Special Care, our commitment is simple: when we invest in our people, we strengthen the compassionate, specialized care our patients and their families rely on.

Click the link: https://hfsc.org/hospital-for-special-care-earns-prestigious-2026-usa-today-top-workplaces-award/ to read more!

04/08/2026

This Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight the incredible global impact of our team 💙

One of our dedicated physical therapists, Jenna DiGirolamo, recently traveled to Lima, Peru, where she worked at Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión alongside the organization Dreaming and Working Together. Through our partnership with their Department of Rehabilitation, HFSC joins a multidisciplinary team of physicians, prosthetists, physical and occupational therapists, and students to support individuals with limb loss.

In just one week, the team casts and fabricates prosthetics and helps patients take their first steps toward mobility and independence. During the same mission, neurosurgeons from Connecticut perform life-changing surgeries, allowing our rehabilitation team to support patients through post-operative care and therapy.

This is what awareness looks like in action: restoring movement, building confidence, and changing lives across borders.