Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Hospital Pursuing better health for + ❤️ Reimagining care, focused on what matters to you.

Norwalk Hospital, a Nuvance Health affiliate, is a 328-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. The hospital has over 500 physicians on its active medical staff, many of whom trained at the nation’s leading medical schools and hospitals, and 2,000 health professionals and support personnel.

06/05/2026

☕Good news for coffee and tea lovers?

Research suggests caffeine may play a role in supporting long-term brain health. In just 60 seconds, neurologist Dr. Paul Wright breaks down what we know about the relationship between caffeine and dementia — and what it means for your daily cup.

Watch now to learn more. 🧠

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Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital proudly celebrated the first six graduates of the Academy for Career Readiness last ...
06/02/2026

Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital proudly celebrated the first six graduates of the Academy for Career Readiness last month. 🎓

Created in partnership with Dalio Education, the program was designed to help prepare young people for meaningful careers in healthcare through hands-on learning, mentorship and career development opportunities.

Thanks to a generous grant from Dalio Education, and The McChord Foundation, as well as Domus who recruited candidates and supported them throughout their journey. These graduates are taking the next step toward making a difference in the communities they’ll serve. 💙

05/31/2026

Have you spotted our new signs yet? 👀💙

Norwalk Hospital is now part of Northwell Health, bringing the most awarded health system in the tri-state closer to the place you call home.

While our name and signage are evolving, the care you know and trust remains right here, now backed by expanded access to top-rated specialists, advanced technology, clinical expertise and one connected network of care.

This next chapter means more access, more innovation and more support for our community, all while staying rooted right here at home.

05/30/2026

You probably wouldn’t think brushing your teeth could help protect your brain… but stroke prevention starts in more places than most people realize. 🧠🪥

Dr. Paul Wright shares 5 everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference when it comes to lowering stroke risk:

🦷 Keeping up with oral health
😴 Getting quality sleep
👥 Staying socially connected
🥗 Eating foods that fuel your body
🫀 Paying attention to risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes

Stroke prevention is not always about dramatic changes. Sometimes it’s the simple, consistent things we do every day that matter most.

Watch Dr. Wright explain why these habits are more connected to brain health than you may think.

National EMS Week took on special meaning at Norwalk Hospital. 🚑❤️The City of Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth presented a pr...
05/30/2026

National EMS Week took on special meaning at Norwalk Hospital. 🚑❤️

The City of Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth presented a proclamation honoring our EMS professionals and first responders for the extraordinary care, courage and commitment they bring to our community every day.

Every siren answered, hand held and life supported reflects the dedication these teams bring to our community each day. From moments of crisis to moments of comfort, their impact reaches far beyond the ambulance doors.

Thank you to the EMS professionals who show up with skill, compassion and unwavering commitment for Norwalk every single day!

05/29/2026

Your heart rhythm matters more than you may think.

An irregular heartbeat like atrial fibrillation (AFib) can significantly increase your risk of stroke. During Stroke Awareness Month, Michele Lecardo, stroke program coordinator at Norwalk Hospital, explains the connection between AFib and stroke risk, the warning signs to watch for and why early action matters.

A conversation today could help prevent a medical emergency tomorrow. 🧠⚠️

Join us for a meaningful day of connection, support and hope. 💙We’re bringing our community together to honor cancer sur...
05/28/2026

Join us for a meaningful day of connection, support and hope. 💙

We’re bringing our community together to honor cancer survivors, uplift families and create space to share, learn and feel supported. From powerful stories to helpful resources, this event is all about showing up for one another.

📅 Thursday | June 25, 2026 | 4:30-6:30PM (ET)
📍 Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center

Registration is required. To register, please call (203) 852-2005 and mention that you are registering for Cancer Survivors Day at Norwalk Hospital.

We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

High blood pressure is often called the “silent” risk factor, and when it comes to stroke, silence can be dangerous. ❤️🧠

Michele Lecardo, our stroke program coordinator at Norwalk Hospital, is sharing why hypertension matters more than many people realize.

Over time, high blood pressure can quietly damage blood vessels and increase the risk of a stroke without obvious symptoms or warning signs. Many people feel completely fine until something changes.

That is why knowing your numbers matters. A blood pressure check today could be more than a routine appointment. It could be prevention.

This Stroke Awareness Month, take a moment to check in with yourself, schedule that appointment you have been putting off or encourage someone you love to do the same. 💙

Join us at Founders Hall on May 29 for a community health event hosted by Northwell Health focused on education, prevent...
05/26/2026

Join us at Founders Hall on May 29 for a community health event hosted by Northwell Health focused on education, prevention and healthy living. 💙

Attendees can explore 10+ interactive health and wellness stations featuring topics including hands-only CPR, bleeding control, cardiovascular health, fall prevention, stroke awareness and prevention, gun violence prevention and more.

The event will also feature educational presentations from:

🩺 Dr. Philip Corvo discussing hernias
🌿 Dr. Alan Radin sharing insights on healthy aging

This event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with local health experts and resources. We hope to see you there! ✨

During EMS Week, we witnessed a moment none of us will forget. 🚑❤️Earlier this year, Brian Brown experienced a sudden ca...
05/22/2026

During EMS Week, we witnessed a moment none of us will forget. 🚑❤️

Earlier this year, Brian Brown experienced a sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack at home. In the moments that followed, dispatchers, EMS, fire, police and hospital teams came together, making split-second decisions that helped save his life.

This week at Norwalk Hospital, Brian returned, not as a patient, but as a husband, a survivor and a living reminder of what happens when an entire community answers the call.

Standing face to face with the people who helped give him a second chance was a powerful reminder that emergency care is more than a response...

It is teamwork. It is trust. It is humanity in action.

Brian’s story is a reminder that behind every emergency call is a person, a family and a future worth fighting for. During EMS Week, we celebrate the teams who helped make his future possible. ❤️‍🩹

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