Moments is a quarterly magazine publication produced by Hartford HealthCare. Please send suggested story ideas for Moments to susan.mcdonald@hhchealth.org. Send a Story Susan McDonald Editor Elissa Bass Cover story Elissa Bass, Laura Benys, Kate Carey-Trull, Keith Fontaine, Ken Harrison, Leaja Johnson, Brenda Kestenbaum, Tim LeBouthillier, Libby Marino, Susan McDonald, Brian Spyros, Robin Stanley, Danielle Swift, Sebastian […]
Read MoreTell us about it! Have you or someone on your team connected with a patient in a special way? Your story may be selected to appear in future HHC publications, so please be sure no protected health information (PHI) is shared. I wanted to acknowledge the amazing care team at St. Vincent’s while my mom […]
Read MoreMother-Daughter Duo Make Working at Backus a Family Affair The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree for an inspiring mother-daughter nurse duo at Backus Hospital. “I enjoy working with the community, and love working in the same hospital as my mom. Being able to share the same passion is something that has made us […]
Read MoreGrateful for His Mentors, Bill Morin Gives Back By Levell Williams Growing up in Hartford’s housing projects in the 1960s and ‘70s, Bill Morin’s prospects may have been limited by his surroundings. But, his single mom, a computer operator for United Technologies-Hamilton Standard during the height of the space program, ignited a spark that would […]
Read MoreEvery day, our colleagues do amazing things to benefit patients and the community. Email your moments that matter to susan.mcdonald@hhchealth.org. Natchaug Client Conquers Her Self-sabotaging Ways Natchaug Hospital’s clients regularly emerge from treatment feeling renewed and able to combat life’s challenges with the tools they are given by staff who are determined to help them […]
Read MoreWorking Together on a Healthy Solution By Susan McDonald Jennifer Doran knows the challenge in getting people the healthcare they deserve is often access and, as vice chair of the Hispanic Health Council Foundation Board, she’s thrilled to be part of a solution. Doran, director of digestive health and surgery at Hartford HealthCare and co-chair […]
Read MoreIt’s 6:30 on a Monday morning. Hartford Hospital Director of Quality and Safety Perioperative Services Maggie Hanbury, RN, MPA, is on her phone hitting the refresh button with the intensity of someone trying to score tickets to the hottest Broadway show. Simultaneously, Director of Regulatory and Accreditation and Nursing Operations Gail Nelson, MS, RN, is […]
Read MoreOffice Locations 2013: 41 2023: 429 Physicians 2013: 180 2023: 944 Advanced Practice Providers 2013: 75 2023: 944 Employees 2013: 900 2023: 3,750 Primary Care Visits 2013: 308,447 2023: 822,721 January 1, 2023 was both a day of new beginnings and historic reference for Hartford HealthCare Medical Group — Padmanabhan Premkumar, MD, assumed his new […]
Read MoreWith the help of poet David Hassler, Hartford Hospital nurses crafted a poem that reflects the challenges, rewards and emotions they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the virtual “Healing Stanzas” workshop, they put their thoughts and emotions into words that Hassler transformed into the community poem, “Human to Human”. Scan the QR code at […]
Read MoreHartford HealthCare might be where we work, but when we asked you where you find fun, relaxation or deeper meaning in your lives, we were astonished at the variety of hobbies and activities you pursue in your spare time. To share your hobby, email susan.mcdonald@hhchealth.org. Pilot Gets a Turn on the Big Screen Mike Kwas […]
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