Hartford HealthCare Moves Forward With St. Vincent's Acquisition

BRIDGEPORT, CT — St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has signed a definitive agreement in the latest step for it to be acquired by Hartford HealthCare. The deal is still subject to governmental approvals.

St. Vincent's has more than 3,2000 associates, a 473-bed hospital, a 76 bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport and special needs services. St. Vincent's is owned by Ascension, the country's largest non-profit health system.

“We are delighted to have reached an agreement whereby St. Vincent’s associates, physicians and volunteers will continue to provide safe, high-quality, and accessible healthcare to the Bridgeport and Fairfield County communities,” said Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, Executive Vice President of Ascension and President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascension Healthcare.

Hartford HealthCare has more than 19,000 employees and six acute-care hospitals. St. Vincent's would become the systems second largest hospital behind Hartford Hospital which has 867 beds.

“Hartford HealthCare and St. Vincent’s share many attributes. Our two organizations have deep roots in Connecticut. We both are committed to providing excellent, compassionate care and to creating healthier communities,” said Elliot Joseph, Chief Executive Officer of Hartford HealthCare. “We are proud of the work the people of St. Vincent’s have done so well across Fairfield County and beyond. Hartford HealthCare would be privileged to work with the St. Vincent’s team to enhance access to exceptional, personalized, coordinated care.”

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