Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport Hospital’s Emergency Departments in both Bridgeport and Milford have taken home Lantern Awards from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). Established in 2011, the ENA Lantern Award recognizes excellence in Emergency Departments. This year, only 94 hospitals across the country received the honor for demonstrating exceptional performance in key areas. Applicants had to demonstrate how their departments showed a commitment to care and their initiatives to improve nursing staff’s well-being. This is the first time Bridgeport Hospital has won the award: http://ynh.care/6M.

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Stroke Association for our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality stroke care with a Get With The Guidelines achievement award: http://ynh.care/6J.

When King Charles III was treated for an enlarged prostate – also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – earlier this year, the world took notice. While many men may choose to ignore the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, getting checked out can offer options for symptom relief as well as rule out prostate cancer. “One of the most bothersome features of BPH is getting up several times a night to urinate,” said Edward Paraiso, MD, a urologist with Northeast Medical Group who is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ehCNZQTM.

Yale New Haven Health took part in the Barnum Festival Community Health Fair, offering tours of the YNHH Mammography Van, taking names and contact information to schedule mammograms, providing blood pressure screenings, and distributing health information about hypertension, stroke prevention and community resources.

Yale New Haven Health's Legal Department, Northeast Medical Group, and Bridgeport Hospital employees hosted a "Read Aloud Day" at Bridgeport's Hall School. Employee volunteers read in 12 classrooms, from kindergarten to sixth grade. For over 15 years, Yale New Haven Health has partnered on projects with Hall School, which is located a few blocks from Bridgeport Hospital.

The Farm Stand at Bridgeport Hospital is back! Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables from Smith’s Acres out of Niantic, the Farm Stand will run weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 starting July 11. The first 25 customers each week will receive a five-dollar voucher, good toward a produce purchase. Accepted payment methods include cash, credit/debit cards ($10 minimum), senior and WIC farmers market program incentives and SNAP/EBT benefits. All SNAP/EBT dollars will be doubled. The Farm Stand is located at 200 Mill Hill Avenue.

Happy 4th of July from Yale New Haven Health and SkyHealth 2! As we celebrate our nation's independence, we honor the bravery and dedication of our healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to keep our community safe and healthy. Whether you're enjoying fireworks, a BBQ, or a day out with family and friends, remember that we are here for you 24/7. Stay safe and have a wonderful Independence Day! Special shoutout to flight paramedic Abbie for the photo!

🚫 NOT ONE MORE victim of impaired driving! 🚫 Yale New Haven Health urges you to prioritize safety and responsibility this holiday. Impaired driving is completely preventable. Let's keep our roads safe for everyone. #CTNotOneMore #EndImpairedDriving #DriveSober #FourthOfJulySafety

Thousands of Americans, many of them children, are injured each year in incidents associated with fireworks, according to the National Council of Fireworks Safety. Avoid a trip to the hospital with these firework safety tips: http://ynh.care/6A.

To celebrate Community Health Improvement Week, the Office of Health Equity and Community Impact was joined by Population Health and members of the Bridgeport Hospital physical therapy team at the June 12 food distribution, where over 180 guests were served. Since the start of this program in the spring of 2019, Bridgeport Hospital has provided more than 14,300 allotments of fresh and healthy food to community members in need.