Bridgeport Hospital

The Heart and Vascular Center at Yale New Haven Health joins in sharing the importance of today, Oct. 16, as World Restart a Heart Day. Annually, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States. Unfortunately, 90 percent of these are fatal. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, could double or triple one’s chance of survival. To help increase the likelihood of people performing CPR in an emergency, the American Heart Association recommends Hands-Only CPR, which is just two simple steps: Step 1: Call 911. Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives. https://lnkd.in/eQtww88

On Wednesday, October 23, join us online for the Smilow Shares "Empowered through Knowledge," featuring experts from Smilow Cancer Hospital. Register today by emailing [email protected].

Dr. Harold Tara, an oncologist and the director of the Smilow Bridgeport service line, speaks with CT Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews about treating testicular cancer. They are joined by Noah, a patient who was diagnosed approximately three years ago, who offers valuable insights into the disease and its treatment journey: https://lnkd.in/eD9yGBtx.

Every woman’s breast cancer journey is different, but for most, it begins with fear, shock and disbelief. In many cases, women simply want the cancer removed, no matter the cosmetic outcome – not realizing that newer approaches to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction are evolving and transforming lives. To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/eC-JfMJD.

Bridgeport Hospital is continuing its biweekly free food distribution, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, through December 11. If you or someone you know is in need, visit one of our upcoming distributions at 200 Mill Hill Avenue. Each person will receive one allotment of free and nutritious food while supplies last. All are welcome. Please bring your own reusable bags.

Yale New Haven Health wishes all those who observe, a peaceful and blessed #YomKippur.

Bridgeport Hospital is celebrating Emergency Nurses Week, a time when the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) honors the incredible work by emergency nurses around the world. “Celebrating Emergency Department (ED) staff during Emergency Nurses Week is important for recognizing their contributions, boosting morale, promoting teamwork and raising awareness about the essential role they play in healthcare," said Keri Bill, MSN, RN, nurse manager, Emergency Department. “ED staff work in a high-pressure environment. Celebrating their contributions acknowledges the hard work and commitment to caring for our community."

Yale New Haven Health is proud to announce that four members of its health system were named to the Healthcare Heroes Class of 2024 by Hartford Business Journal. To learn more visit, https://ynh.care/hn.

Bridgeport Hospital represented at the Global Security Exchange Conference in Florida in September. Amanda Miller, program director of Strategic Operations, and Mark Larobina, regional director of Public Safety, presented on how to protect your workforce with risk stratification, planning and active assailant training.

The Michael Ness Memorial Foundation donated $11,700 to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. The donation comes from proceeds from the seventh annual Michael Ness Pay It Forward Golf Tournament, which was held in August this year. The Michael Ness Memorial Foundation honors Michael Ness, who passed away after injuries he sustained in a house fire in 2013. He was treated at the Burn Center. Over the years, the Foundation has donated around $100,000 to the Burn Center.