Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

11/25/2025

We all forget things now and then, but when should you start paying closer attention?

Dr. Sarah Bullard, ABPP, shares how to tell what’s normal and what might be something more. Learn more below!

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving, Connecticut’s healthcare heroes are reminding everyone there’s so much to give thanks for.

Family. Friends. A safe ride home. ♥️

Before the celebration begins, make your plan:
1️⃣ Arrange a rideshare or taxi.
2️⃣ Choose a sober designated driver.
3️⃣ Stay the night if you’ve been drinking.

Because one impaired choice can change lives forever, CT Trauma Centers stand together this holiday to say “Not One More” to impaired driving and keep our roads safe.

11/24/2025

Tonight, Ga***rd glowed a little brighter ✨

11/24/2025

Caring for someone recovering from a brain injury can be rewarding, but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges.

Have you noticed changes like restlessness, frustration, or agitation in your loved one? You’re not alone. These reactions are a normal part of recovery.

Learn simple ways to support your loved one and manage these changes in our latest blog.

Caring for a loved one after a brain injury can be challenging. Learn how to manage behavioral changes like agitation and frustration to create a supportive environment.

11/22/2025

The glow’s back and it’s brighter than ever! ✨ See you Monday night…

11/21/2025

During our Helping Hands “Cups of Comfort” and Pick-A-Hand Event, our staff chose families from our community to support this holiday season.

We are so thankful for our staff’s participation and generosity!

11/21/2025

Today we’re celebrating our PGY-3 resident, Dr. Monico! ⭐

He presented his poster, “Inpatient Rehabilitation’s Role in Spinal Cavernoma-Induced Paraplegia: A Case Report,” at this year's American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly.

His work highlights how early, coordinated inpatient rehabilitation can make a difference in functional recovery for people living with rare spinal conditions.

Thank you to Dr. Rosenblum, co-author, for his guidance and support of Dr. Monico throughout this project. We’re so proud of our residents for leading the way in advancing patient care!

11/20/2025

Each year, 2.5 million patients develop pressure injuries, according to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

With the right care strategies and a strong prevention plan, many of these injuries can be prevented. Check out the resource below, and let’s work together to raise awareness and improve outcomes for every patient.

11/20/2025

A new study from Ga***rd’s Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation was recently published in the American Journal of Nursing. The study tested continuous video monitoring in Ga***rd’s long-term acute care hospital (LTACHs) and its impact on patient safety and resource utilization.

To do this, high-risk patients were closely monitored while in their room using the AvaSure Guardian®, a mobile one-way video and two-way audio monitoring device. Trained technicians were then able to spot unsafe behaviors, alerting staff in real time when help was needed.

This technology was found to not only reduces patient falls, but also save staff time and hospital resources, creating a safer and more supportive environment for everyone.

Read more below:

New study reveals continuous video monitoring in long-term acute care hospitals reduces patient falls, conserves resources, and enhances safety, delivering significant cost savings and additional benefits.

11/19/2025

Your 20s & 30s set the stage for a healthy brain! 🧠💡

Watch Dr. Sarah Bullard, ABPP, share easy steps to boost brain health now and for years to come.

11/19/2025

Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare’s new Interventional Pain Center, a non-opioid, non-surgical option for people living with pain, was recently featured in the Hartford Courant.

Located on our Wallingford campus, the center offers targeted injections, nerve blocks, nerve stimulators, and comprehensive therapy to treat the true source of pain, not just the symptoms. Led by our experts, the program is already making a real difference for patients.

Stories like June’s, a longtime Ga***rd nurse and first responder who has stayed active and out of the operating room thanks to these treatments, show just how life-changing this care can be.

Because this is a new program, we can generally see patients quickly, often within just a few days or weeks, giving our community faster access to the care they need.

Read the full article to learn more.

The new Connecticut pain center treats patients with chronic pain without surgery or the use of opioids.

11/18/2025

Last night, we celebrated the expansion of our Cheshire Clinic with an open house, full of fun, community, and connection for everyone!

Our CEO & President, Sonja LaBarbera, welcomed guests, thanked our wonderful patients and supporters, and shared how this expansion will help even more people in the community.

Long-time patient Bill Hardwicke inspired us all by sharing his recovery story and how our Exercise for Life (EX4L) program transformed his life.

We’re proud to continue serving and growing with the Cheshire community!