Pioneer robotic surgeon Dr. Joseph “Peppie” Wagner performed Hartford Hospital’s 5000th robotic surgery February 2nd at 8:30 am. The patient, Litchfield native Daniel Clock is recovering well. In 2003, Dr. Wagner brought robotic surgery to Hartford Hospital, which became the first hospital in Connecticut to bring the da Vinci Surgical System into the operating room. Read the rest of this entry »
Hartford Hospital Marks Surgery Milestone: 5000th Robotic Surgery
February 3rd, 2012Backus and Hartford HealthCare to explore affiliation
February 3rd, 2012Backus Corporation and Hartford HealthCare Corporation have jointly announced that they are exploring a formal affiliation of the two healthcare systems.
The two organizations entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent, beginning a process that is expected to take several months. If successful, Backus would become a member of the Hartford HealthCare network, which includes Hartford Hospital, the Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, Natchaug Hospital, Windham Hospital and a wide spectrum of additional pre- and post-acute health services. Read the rest of this entry »
Are They Really Doing “Fine?” The Holiday Season is the Perfect Opportunity to Check on Elderly Loved Ones
December 14th, 2011This is the time of year when families who haven’t seen each other in a while have a chance to reunite. It’s also an opportunity for adult children to see firsthand how their elderly family members and friends are faring.
During the holiday season, VNA HealthCare, an affiliate of Hartford HealthCare, recommends that family members take this time to be conscious of elderly family members’ environment and truly evaluate how they are living; look for the things that wouldn’t necessarily be noticed over the telephone pertaining to their ability to manage independently at home. Read the rest of this entry »
“A Taste for Hope” Wine Tasting Held to Benefit VNA HealthCare
December 14th, 2011VNA HealthCare held “A Taste for Hope” on November 6 at the Town and County Club, Hartford, raising more than $43,000 for its HOPE and Hospice program.
Chairman Stacey DiPiazza of Glastonbury praised the planning committee for making the evening such a success. Ellen Rothberg, President and CEO of VNA HealthCare, thanked presenting sponsor International Aero Engines of Glastonbury. Read the rest of this entry »
Hartford HealthCare System Offices Move to Downtown Hartford
December 8th, 2011Elliot Joseph, Hartford HealthCare president and CEO, announced today that Hartford HealthCare, in a move that will support the development of its health care system offices, will expand operations to One State Street in Hartford. Hartford HealthCare is continuing to take important steps toward achieving its vision of being nationally respected for excellence in patient care and the most trusted for personalized, coordinated care. Hartford HealthCare worked with Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s office and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra in the relocation effort. Read the rest of this entry »
Author Randye Kaye was the guest speaker at the IOL Family Day Celebration on October 10th
October 26th, 2011
The IOL Family Day Celebration, a symposium, was held on October 10, 2011. The theme of the event was to let people with mental and developmental illnesses and their families learn about the latest research into causes and treatments of mental disorders at the IOL. Participants included the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, as well as programs available from the Anxiety Disorder Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Young Adult Services. The guest speaker, Randye Kaye, (pictured at right) author of the book “Ben Behind His Voices” shared her experiences about her son’s struggle with mental illness. Read the rest of this entry »
MidState Medical Center receives Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award
October 24th, 2011(Monday, October 24, 2011, Meriden, Conn.) — MidState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes MidState’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Read the rest of this entry »
MidState Medical Center offers mammograms for less, free breast cancer risk assessments
October 17th, 2011By Russell Blair
Record-Journal staff
Record-Journal staff
To mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MidState Medical Center is offering reduced-cost mammograms and free breast cancer risk assessment clinics for area women.
The mammograms will be offered Wednesday at 680 S. Main St. in Cheshire; Thursday at MidState Medical Center in Meriden; and Friday, Oct. 21 at 863 N. Main St. Ext. in Wallingford. Read the rest of this entry »
MidState’s Stroke Center Recognized for Performance Outcomes
October 4th, 2011By Pamela Cretella, Communications Project Manager
Meriden – MidState Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Stroke Center has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s 2010 Get with the Guidelines® Program Award.
Get with the Guidelines® is a collaborative performance improvement program demonstrated to improve adherence to evidence-based care of patients hospitalized with stroke. Just this week, MidState learned that its Stroke Center achieved recognition at the Bronze level, signifying that MidState is up-to-date with the scientific guidelines surrounding stroke. Read the rest of this entry »
Federal Government Praises MidState Medical Group
October 4th, 2011By Jesse Buchanan, Record-Journal staff
Better use of electronic medical records and patient tracking might result in higher reimbursement rates for doctors who can prove they’re using best practices.
MidState Medical Group received recognition from the federal government a month ago for showing how primary care doctors use electronic records, follow-up with patients and offer preventative care. Read the rest of this entry »