How Close Are Greater Hartford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Hartford County and across Connecticut.

Trinity Health Of New England: Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar

Experts provide an in depth look at the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine and answer questions from the community related to the vaccine.

Hospital Capacity In The Greater Hartford Area: See Latest Numbers

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Greater Hartford area.

Trinity Health Rolls Out Phase 1b Of Vaccine Distribution

Trinity Health Of New England has begun scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Connecticut residents 75 years and older.

Central Connecticut Seniors Defying the Odds

12 Inspirational "60-Somethings" to be Featured on 2021 Calendar

Harc Employees Among First To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

"Harc is doing all it can to encourage those who can get the vaccine to do so as soon as possible."

Hospital Capacity In The Greater Hartford Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Hartford County.

Trinity Health Care Begins Vaccine Rollout For Hospital Workers

The health care organization has received some of the first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine.

St. Francis Hospital Earns High Safety Grade

The hospital was awarded a high grade by an independent watchdog for its commitment to patient safety.

Trinity Health Of New England Launches Virtual Monitor Programs

The AvaSure Virtual Monitoring Program to help monitor patients at risk for falls or safety concerns.

Canterbury Man Charged After Refusing To Put On Mask, Fleeing

A Canterbury man is facing charges after he refused to put on a mask at a grocery store, then ran from police, according to a report.

Survey: CT Residents Trust Their Dentists to Assure Safety

More Than 90% Are Comfortable at Dental Visits Since Coronavirus; Statewide Survey Finds Some Have Delayed Dental Work Due to Pandemic

St. Francis Hospital Names New President

St. Francis Hospital has hired Thomas Burke as its next president.

St. Francis Hospital Changes Visitation Policy

A Hartford Hospital has changed its visitation policy due to recent increases in coronavirus cases.

Trinity Health Of New England Announces Appreciation Award

"The appreciation award serves as act of gratitude for colleagues and their tireless dedication to patients during extraordinary times."

HPL’s Barbour Library To Hold Public Health Fair Oct. 27

In addition, the library will be distributing boxes of shelf-stable food donated by Cigna.

New Britain's Zayas Named to Marathon's 2020 Inspiration Team

Social justice advocate to participate in virtual Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon in October

Flu Shots Now Available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

Two-thirds of Americans say they plan to get a flu shot this year, with 54 percent planning on getting their vaccine earlier than last year

Saint Francis Hospital Top 10 In U.S. For Patient Loyalty

Saint Francis Hospital has been named to the third-annual NRC Health Top 100 Consumer Loyalty list.

U.S. News & World Report Names Saint Francis Among Best Hospitals

Saint Francis Hospital has earned this recognition for the second consecutive year.

Hartford Infant Died Of SIDS, Had COVID-19: Medical Examiner

The Medical Examiner released a full report on his findings concerning the six-week old's cause of death.

Free Coronavirus Testing Available Now In Hartford

Connecticut Pediatrics at Community Health Center in Hartford is now offering free COVID-19 tests Monday through Friday.

New Fairfield Co. Orthopedic Surgeons Join CT Children's Program

The two Fairfield County-based orthopedic surgeons are seeing patients at Connecticut Children’s Shelton office located at 2 Ivy Brook Road.

Enter the Central Connecticut Virtual 60 Strong Calendar Contest

Nominate an Inspirational Senior Between ages 60 and 69 To Be Featured in the Central Connecticut 60 Strong Calendar!

CT Children's Hospital Lands On Prestigious List

Programs at Connecticut Children's Hospital have been ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Trinity Health Of New England Offers ‘Virtual Care’ Appointments

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, offers Virtual Care services allowing patients to consult online.

Hartford Announces Opening Of CVS Health Coronavirus Rapid Testing Site

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Trinity Health Introduces 19 New Coronavirus Testing Locations

The program is geared toward providing testing for underserved populations.

Mobile Coronavirus Testing Comes To Hartford Area

A new partnership will bring 19 more testing locations to the Hartford area.

Possible Deadline Extension For CT Claims Against Purdue Pharma

Connecticut's Attorney General has asked the court overseeing the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy to extend the deadline for filing claims.

Cancer and Compassion in the Time of Covid

A virtual panel discussion of the impact of Covid-19 on screening & treatment for breast cancer is available on our Pink Aid YouTube channel

St. Francis Hospital Ramping Up Elective Surgeries

The hospital is beginning to ramp up its elective surgeries as coronavirus hospitalizations in Connecticut continue to drop.

Message from Hartford HealthCare’s CEO

Thank you for trusting us with your care during these uncertain times.

Hartford Coronavirus Updates: 77 Deaths Confirmed

Hartford is reporting 924 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 77 deaths.

Coronavirus Hartford: Trinity Health Begins Clinical Trial

A plasma therapy for coronavirus patients is undergoing a clinical trial at Trinity Health of New England.

Connecticut Children's Offers Video Visits

Pediatric visits via video have become a popular option in the era of social distancing.

Pink Aid Launches New Website

New Website Will Allow Easier Access to Critical Services During The Current Pandemic

Hartford Coronavirus Update: HealthCare Employee Dies

A Hartford HealthCare employee has died of coronavirus.

CT Coronavirus Update: Plasma Therapy Trial Approved For Patients

Trinity Health of New England gained FDA approval to test blood plasma therapy to treat patients with the new coronavirus, officials said.

Governor, Attorney General Urged to Protect Rights of Disabled

Disability Rights Connecticut Calls for Equitable Nondiscriminatory Standards of Care Before Scarcity Begins Driving Medical Decisions