Hartford HealthCare

The American Hospital Association recognizes one health system each year that demonstrates commitment to patient safety, health equity, and quality improvement each and every day across the continuum of care. President & CEO Jeffrey Flaks, alongside various leaders from across Hartford HealthCare accepted the 2025 Quest for Quality prize down in Nashville, Tennessee! A special recognition to all of our colleagues who go above and beyond the call of duty to transform the care experience. It is because of you, that we are the Best at Getting Better. For more information about this recognition, check out this link: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eiFrMCkR #HartfordHealthCare #AmericanHospitalAssociation #QuestforQuality

“I jump in for them.” 🩵 Jaime Chila, an Emergency Department Nurse at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, returned for another year of Swim Across the Sound – swimming for every patient, friend, and loved one touched by cancer. From chilly waters to sunny skies, Jaime’s swim was fueled by purpose, resilience, and hope. 🌊☀️

Most women recover from childbirth without issues, but serious complications can happen even up to a year later. That's why we knew how important it was to bring this initiative to CT. New mothers are given an orange wristband when they leave the hospital. It lets emergency teams know they’ve recently given birth, helping ensure quicker, safer care if something doesn’t feel right. But support doesn’t stop at the hospital doors. As a community, we can all play a role by checking in, offering help, and staying aware of the signs that something might be wrong. A simple act of kindness or a listening ear can make a big difference in a new parent’s journey. Together, we can end maternal mortality and make life for new moms a little easier. ❤️

Last Saturday, our annual Swim Across the Sound Marathon raised more than $720,000 to support cancer patients and their families! From honoring loved ones lost to cancer, to supporting survivors and patients still fighting – we asked some of our swimmers why they brave the 15.5-mile trek from Long Island to Bridgeport. Their reasons are personal and profound. 🩵

This is the most exciting time in healthcare — there has never been a better opportunity to drive meaningful improvements faster. Last night, Hartford HealthCare hosted The Transformative Power of AI Summit — bringing together our community of leaders, innovators, scientists, researchers, academic partners, elected officials, and global experts to explore how we can responsibly harness artificial intelligence to create a smarter, safer, and more personalized future of care. Hartford HealthCare is a convener and epicenter for innovation, and AI is core to how we are reimagining the future. Thank you to our speakers, partners, and colleagues who made this extraordinary event possible. This is just the beginning! Ajay Kumar MD MBA, Barry Stein, MD, MBA, Dimitris Bertsimas, Michael A. Greeley, Agni Orfanoudaki, Amir Dan Rubin, Reid Sawyer, Ran Shaul, Elad Walach, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Saud Anwar, MD, MPH, FCCP, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Arunan Arulampalam, Candace Carlson, Kevin Hamel - CISM, Robert Hagberg, Tapan Mehta, Premkumar Padmanabhan, Steven Zweibel

This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, we’re proud to celebrate the lifelong impact of breastfeeding and the incredible support systems that make it possible. Breastfeeding supports cognitive development, reduces healthcare costs, and empowers families. When we provide skilled counseling, supportive environments, and access to accurate information, we’re investing in the future of our communities. We also honor our lactating colleagues by offering safe, private, and comfortable spaces for milk expression during the workday, because sustaining breastfeeding means supporting our workforce, too.

I’m excited to announce Hartford HealthCare’s "Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare" summit: "The Transformative Power of AI: Accelerating Artificial Intelligence, from Bench to Bedside, Safely and Responsibly," scheduled for August 5th at 4:30-8:30pm EST. The evening will feature expert talks, and panels, that will explore AI's real-world clinical impact, legal, financial, and cybersecurity challenges, the role of venture capital in shaping AI's future, and the importance of leadership to shift the frontier of AI in healthcare. Our renowned, distinguished, guest speakers include: - Dimitris Bertsimas, Vice Provost, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Michael A. Greeley, Founder and General Partner, Flare Capital Partners - Agni Orfanoudaki, Associate Professor, University of Oxford - Amir Dan Rubin, Founding Managing Partner, Healthier Capital - Ran Shaul, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, K Health - Reid Sawyer, Director, Marsh Advisory - Elad Walach, Founder and CEO, Aidoc Registration is open to anyone who wishes to attend virtually. Please utilize the QR code provided in the attached flyer, or the following link, to register: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eHefpcys

I am continuously inspired and in awe of the most amazing people within Hartford HealthCare. Today’s Swim Across the Sound is a powerful testament to our colleagues and community — whose extraordinary efforts made both the 15.5-mile swim and the complex planning behind it possible. Our colleagues at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, joined by members of our community and teams from across Hartford HealthCare, proudly continued this 38-year tradition to support cancer patients and their families. With 39 swim teams, seven solo swimmers, and more than 400 volunteers, this year’s event is much more than a fundraiser. It is a powerful celebration of life, a testament to the strength of our community, and a reflection of our values in action. To everyone who swam, volunteered, or supported this extraordinary event — thank you! I am immensely grateful for your energetic commitment and compassion. You embody what it means to be the best at getting better.

Hartford Healthcare’s Neighborhood Health Team has teamed up with “Power in a Shower” to offer a unique mobile shower service aimed at providing clean, safe shower access to underserved communities. The service debuted today at Hands On Hartford, alongside the Neighborhood Health clinics on-site. Access to clean water and proper hygiene is a critical need for underserved populations, and hand hygiene is an essential component of overall health. This partnership not only addresses hygiene but also contributes to improved healthcare outcomes for individuals facing adversity. Each participant will receive fresh towels, hygiene products, and undergarments. ❤️

Swimming for a cause! 🏊 The 38th annual #SwimAcrossTheSound is underway... 220 swimmers are making the 15.5 mile trek from Port Jefferson, NY to Bridgeport, CT today to raise funds that will help cancer patients and their families with resources and support. Want to support the Swim? Help us reach our goal of $700K: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-aNeQqW