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The Fund for Bridgeport Hospital To provide funds for advanced medical technology and to improve operating performance. Make a Gift Honor Your Caregiver Say thank you to the caregivers who made a difference in your stay. Make a Gift Connecticut Burn Center The Connecticut Burn Center is one of our region’s signature medical services with staff and facilities dedicated solely to the treatment of burns Make A Gift Norma Pfriem Breast Center Provides breast care for all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Make a Gift Bringing Technology to Life Bridgeport Hospital is making major investments in critical, life-saving cardiovascular and neurovascular technology. Read More... The Joan Jacoby Fund The Joan Jacoby Fund at Bridgeport Hospital was established by Milt and Bunny Jacoby in 1988 in memory of their daughter Joan, who died of cancer at age seven. The logo for the fund is part of a mural painted in Joan’s memory that includes her favorite things; clowns, strawberries, flowers, and ice cream. Make a Gift Bridgeport Hospital Nursing Education Fund Studies show a direct correlation between increased quality of patient care and nurse development. Access to professional development keeps nursing care clinically relevant as medical knowledge rapidly changes; enhances overall job satisfaction, reduces job turnover; and increases confidence, resiliency, and well-being of clinical bedside leaders. Make A Gift More Giving Opportunities Your generosity continues to inspire what we do each and every day. Thank you! Make a Gift With the greatest of care These are the stories about dedicated physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other caregivers who provide high-quality, compassionate care. Your generosity in their honor will continue to make a difference in the lives of all of our patients! Honor Your Caregiver Kaitlyn Medlyn, RN August 16, 2023 RSU/CSO Medsurg Tele RN Cardiac Care Staff August 16, 2023 Diane Rydzy, RN Nurse Mgr. Angio Suite John Cooper, RN August 11, 2023 Milford Campus – South 3 East Tower 8 Staff August 11, 2023 Megan Anderson, Nurse Mgr. Kumuthini Partheepan, MD July 31, 2023 Unit Medical Director, NEMG Hospitalists Katherine Amerante, CRNA; Jeanetta Barrett, RN; Tavia Bunsie, PCT; Holly Gifford, RN; Michelle Onofrio, RN; Adeola Sadik, MD; Tania Sierra, MD; Frances Skeeter, RN; Kali Temple, PCT July 21, 2023 BH Anesthesiology; Women’s Care T5; BH Recovery Room; NEMG Urological Assoc.; BH Cystoscopy Doru Bordea,MD July 12, 2023 Resul Dalipi, MD; Ela Smusz, RN July 12, 2023 NEMG MC Hospitalist; MC MEDSURG M3 David Lobo, MD; Ed Pinto, MD; Marguerite Pinto, MD July 12, 2023 MD Christine Munoz, RN July 11, 2023 NW9 Traveler Our Impact Your efforts are an important part of the philanthropic support that Bridgeport Hospital receives each year. Primary Care Center A National Leader The work of Bridgeport Hospital’s Primary Care Center (PCC) is life altering and life sustaining. The PCC establishes strong patient rapport and trust, lowers barriers and increases patient access to care The Fay Fund Supporting patients’ non-medical needs Uses of the fund have included repair of an automobile so patients can get to their medical appointments; payment of an electric bill for a family to bring their mother home and the purchase of clothing and food. Integrative Medicine & Support Patients find joy in the moment The services provided at little or no charge include: massage, acupuncture, counseling, naturopathy, yoga and Tai Chi. A licensed music therapist offers a wide range of free classes REACH Addressing patients’ mental health before a crisis REACH is an interdisciplinary outpatient mental health program for children, adolescents and adults. REACH is part of a mental health continuum of care for patients requiring more comprehensive and intensive therapy. Featured Stories Oncology Supportive Services Fundraising Donate Now In Trumbull and Fairfield, Smilow Cancer Hospital provides a wide range of services... Connecticut Burn Center Fundraising Donate Now The Connecticut Burn Center team celebrates a gift made in their honor by... Dr. Tom Kennedy Toy Closet Fundraising Donate Now The Dr. Tom Kennedy Toy Closet provides age-appropriate and educational toys for pediatric... Get Involved You can make a difference in our community in many ways. Donor Stories Start a Fundraiser Foundation Calendar / Events Connect on Facebook E_Newsletters | April Welcome to our Inaugural E-Newsletter – April 26, 2024 Insight features the impact of philanthropy on care provided by Bridgeport Hospital. April 2024 Virtual Reality headsets used by patients of the Connecticut Burn Center In this issue: Virtual Reality Sets: A Therapeutic Oasis for Burn Patients Bridgeport Hospital Receives Transformative $2 Million gift for Cutting-Edge Biplane Imaging System Norma Pfriem Breast Center Empowers… Read More "We are honored and truly grateful that our community is providing unprecedented investment in the work of Bridgeport Hospital through philanthropy. Our donors help fund a wide range of initiatives that not only benefit our patients while they are in the hospital but keep them healthy when they leave." Stephen M. Jakab, CFRE In an environment of decreasing resources for hospitals, our donors help us provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care. Philanthropy is a significant and strategic part of Bridgeport Hospital’s present and future.” Anne Diamond, JD, CNMT © 2024 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, CT 06610 203-384-3522 Privacy PolicyWhat We Support Why Giving Matters Contact Us Bridgeport Hospital Connect With Us! Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our Vimeo page Sign up to receive our email communications. Please leave this field empty Scroll To...