Bridgeport Hospital

06/05/2026

Bridgeport Hospital, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, is continuing their biweekly free food distributions at 200 Mill Hill Avenue. Free, healthy food is available to all while supplies last. One allotment per person. Please bring your own reusable bags and help spread the word.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

During National CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, we remind people that anyone can save a life by learning hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automatic external defibrillator. For upcoming adult and child CPR classes, visit: http://ynh.care/1nf.

06/02/2026

It’s the story of a patient whose daily life was ruled by fear.

“I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, with themes around health, safety and contamination,” he said. “I would constantly think something terrible was about to happen like my boiler exploding and hurting my family. The only way I could get relief was by checking it over and over again.”

After traditional talk therapy didn’t work, he found hope through Bridgeport Hospital’s REACH Program.

“A higher level of care is often needed when symptoms continue to worsen despite outpatient treatment, or when daily functioning starts to decline,” explained Ashley Williams, LCSW, who works in the program. “Programs like REACH provide a structured environment with more frequent, targeted interventions.”

At REACH, he began Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy and got his life back.

“Joining REACH is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” he said. “This program gave me my life back. I can find joy again. I’m singing and dancing around the house like I used to. I’m a better husband, a better dad.” http://ynh.care/1n7

05/30/2026

Did you know 10 minutes could save your life? Nora Hutten, a lung cancer screening navigator with Bridgeport Hospital, has been out in the community sharing how a simple lung cancer screening can catch small tumors at an early stage, when they are much easier to remove or treat. Please call 203-384-3788 for more information.
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05/28/2026

When you feel you are in a hard place or that life is feeling tough, remember you are not alone. Caring for your mental health is important. Facing unwanted feelings and having difficult conversations can be challenging. During Mental Health Awareness Month, our team at Bridgeport Hospital want to remind you they are here to help. To learn more about our Psychiatry and Behavioral Health services visit: http://ynh.care/1mP.

05/28/2026

Summer fun is here! ☀️🌊
Before heading to the pool or beach, hear from Gauthami Soma, MD, pediatric emergency medicine specialist at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, who recently shared essential water safety tips on Fox & Friends.
A little preparation goes a long way in keeping kids safe this summer 💙

Dr. Gauthama Soma, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, provides crucial water safety tips for parents and caregivers ahead of Memorial Day.

05/27/2026

Help support Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and make a difference in our patients’ lives. For every iced coffee purchased today, May 27, Dunkin’ will donate $1 to the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation to support local children’s hospitals like us.

05/25/2026

Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of those who served.

05/23/2026

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries, but when pressure is too high (hypertension), it increases the risk of clots or vessel rupture. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. To learn more about our stroke care, visit http://ynh.care/1mj.