Hartford Hospital

04/08/2026

Calling all pet therapy dogs 🐾

At Hartford Hospital, our Pet Therapy Teams bring smiles, calm nerves, and brighten the days of caregivers, patients, families, and visitors alike. Come be a part of these special moments – visit HHPetTherapy.org to learn more about our many volunteer opportunities!

Made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation.

04/07/2026

In honor of Doctors’ Day, the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff donated $10,000 to benefit the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), which leads a statewide network of organizations focused on advocacy, outreach, and education.

This donation supports CCADV’s mission to eliminate living in fear and underscores Hartford Hospital’s commitment to partnering with community leaders who advance policy, advocate for victims, and raise awareness to address domestic violence as a serious public health issue.

04/04/2026

We’re proud to recognize Jannette Rodriguez, a true Hartford Hospital Hero 🖤♥️

With more than 25 years of service as a medical assistant at Hartford Hospital, Jannette’s leadership, professionalism, and compassionate care make an impact every day. As a Lead MA, she exemplifies the power of teamwork and dedication to our patients and colleagues.

We’re honored to celebrate Jannette and thank her for the impact she continues to have across our hospital and community.

Thank you, Jannette, for all that you do!

03/30/2026

03/28/2026

Celebrating one of our 2026 Black & Red Heroes, Luis Oyola 🖤♥️

Luis leads by example every day. In the operating room and throughout the hospital, he goes above and beyond to support staff, live our values, and keep patient care at the forefront. He treats everyone with respect and sets the tone just by how he shows up.

From evenings and weekends to stepping in across departments, Luis gives his time to make sure patient areas are clean, safe, and cared for.

We’re proud to recognize Luis for the dedication, consistency, and care he brings to Hartford Hospital!

03/21/2026

Meet Carmen, one of our 2026 Black & Red Heroes 🖤♥️

A devoted mom, wife, and SNHU student – she embodies grit and heart. Known as the “go‑to” teammate who never says no, Carmen shows up with love, dedication, and excellence every single day. As she celebrates five years with us in March, we’re proud to celebrate her and her incredible year of accomplishments!

03/14/2026

As we look ahead to the 2026 Black & Red, we’re taking time to spotlight some of the Hartford Hospital Heroes whose work reflects the heart of our mission 🖤♥️

Today, we’re proud to recognize Angela Alatrista. Her impact is especially meaningful because of the way it reaches the community. Widely known, respected, and trusted, Angela continues to find innovative ways to remove barriers to care. This year at Medical Mission, she pioneered a new shuttle process – coordinating with LAZ and community partners to create pickup locations across Hartford – allowing more than 300 community members to attend who otherwise wouldn’t have had access.

This is what it means to be a Hero!

More stories to come as we count down to the Gala.

03/09/2026

Hartford Hospital's leadership and philanthropy teams are pleased to announce the 25 Hartford Hospital Heroes invited to attend the 2026 Black & Red Gala!

These individuals, representing nearly every area of our organization, will represent the thousands of Hartford Hospital and Institute of Living colleagues serving our communities and be recognized for their excellent embodiment of HHC's values.

They will be honored at the Black & Red on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Bushnell. 🖤♥️

03/02/2026

Public Safety Officer Garry Sparks turns cans and bottles into life‑changing support for patients and departments across our hospital.

We're proud to celebrate a colleague who proves that kindness adds up. Thank you, Garry! ♻️❤️

Garry Sparks' mission has gained traction in the past year.

02/23/2026

❄️ Winter Storm Update

🩺 All primary care, speciality care and urgent care locations are closed today.

📲 Virtual care is always available with the HHC 24/7 app.

⚠️ For the latest information about cancellations, closures and delayed openings across our system, please visit our website.

hartfordhealthcare.org/about-us/news-press/winter-storm-update

02/17/2026

We are proud to share that CHEFA (Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority) awarded a $75,000 grant to support critical equipment upgrades for Hartford Hospital’s Department of Dentistry.

This investment strengthens our ability to care for more than 12,700 dental patients each year—many from underserved communities—and reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care, regardless of ability to pay.

Thank you, CHEFA, for your partnership and commitment to reducing barriers to care, expanding community outreach, and keeping dignity and humanity at the center of healthcare.