Hospital for Special Care

01/26/2026

❄️ Snow Day Reminder ❄️

As today’s winter storm continues, just a reminder that we’re making a few adjustments to help keep everyone safe.

🏊‍♀️ Our Aquatic and Fitness Center is closed today.

Thank you for your understanding as we put safety first. Please stay warm and travel carefully.

01/25/2026

❄️ Snow Day Update ❄️

Due to today’s winter storm, we are adjusting our schedule to help keep everyone safe.

🕓 Visiting hours will conclude at 4:00 p.m. today.

Thank you for your understanding as we take extra precautions during the storm. Please allow for additional travel time, stay warm, and check back here for any further updates. 💙

01/24/2026

❄️ Winter weather is on the way — and we’re ready! ❄️

As we prepare for the upcoming winter storm, our top priority is keeping our patients, visitors, team members, and community safe.

🕓 Visiting hours on Sunday, January 25, will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
🏊‍♂️ Our Aquatic and Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, January 26.

We appreciate your understanding as we take these proactive steps. Please stay warm, travel safely, and keep an eye on our channels for any additional updates. 💙

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Caroline “Scout” Crafts, Licensed Social Worker in our Partial Hospital Program (PHP), on being named the December 2025 Most Valued Professional (MVP)!

Scout, who joined the team in 2022, exemplifies our core values, works hard to contribute to a positive work environment, and provides excellent care and service to those under their care. As shared in their nomination, “Scout is an integral member of the PHP Team and helps the program run smoothly day to day.”

We are delighted to recognize Scout on this achievement! 🏆

01/21/2026

Nathan Nartey, MD, is the recipient of our first-ever Exceptional Provider Award! 🎉

Dr. Nartey is recognized for his unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate, patient-centered care. His leadership has strengthened collaboration across hospitals, improved transitions of care, advanced medical education, and expanded access to care—all while embodying the mission and values of Hospital for Special Care.

We are proud to celebrate a provider who leads with integrity, innovation, and teamwork—and who makes a lasting impact on our patients, families, and colleagues every day. 👏

01/20/2026

Registration is now open for this year's Ivan Lendl Golf Classic! Join us on Mon, May 4 at TPC River Highlands for an extraordinary day of play while raising funds for the annual HFSC Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp and our year-round adaptive sports programming.

By supporting the Lendl Golf Classic, you help change what’s possible for children living with physical disabilities and autism spectrum disorder—opening doors to movement, confidence and friendship through sport. Most importantly, your generosity makes it possible to offer both adaptive sports camp and adaptive recreational activities at no cost to participants.

Register now by visiting https://HFSCLendlGolf.givesmart.com.
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01/19/2026

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring words: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

In healthcare, this truth is deeply felt. Today and each day, we recommit to advancing equity, dignity, and compassionate care so that every person has the opportunity to heal, thrive, and be heard.

01/16/2026

Meet Jonathan Recchi, Director of Operations at the HFSC Hartford campus. He recently joined HFSC this past October and was immediately drawn to our dynamic environment and collaborative spirit. Jonathan values the people, the culture, and the opportunity to help teams grow and thrive—both on campus and across patient care.

Outside of work, Jonathan is an IRONMAN triathlete 🏃🚴🏊 and as a recent Connecticut transplant, enjoys exploring all Hartford and the surrounding area has to offer.

We’re thrilled to have Jonathan as a leader on our team and are grateful for all the purposeful and skilled work everyone at HFSC Hartford brings to our mission! 🌟

01/15/2026

A Dementia diagnosis can be life-changing, but it doesn't have to limit quality or purpose. On Thurs, Feb 5, our Center for Cognitive Health is presenting a free lunch & learn featuring Jonathan Woodhouse, Psy.D., ABPP-CN, our Medical Director of Neuropsychology. Dr. Woodhouse will present nine pillars for optimizing life after diagnosis.

If you've been recently diagnosed or a caregiver of a loved one living with MCI or Dementia, we hope you'll join us for this hopeful and practical session. Register now by calling 860-827-1958 ext. 3204.

01/14/2026

📣 Calling all Speech-Language Pathologists: Join us March 28th for "AAC Unlocked: Basics, Best Tools and The Vendors Who Make It Possible", a .55 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) CEU-approved seminar!

Led by two of our SLP AAC experts, Kim Winter, MS CCC-SLP and Adriana Najar, MS CCC-SLP, attendees will receive education around basic considerations when conducting an AAC evaluation and learn about resources available to support continued operational competency and access for adults and pediatrics.

Learn more about the day and how to register by visiting:

Hospital for Special Care is proud to present this ASHA Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association continuing-education approved seminar for Speech-Language Pathologists.

01/12/2026

Please join us in celebrating Crista Durand, President & CEO, on being named to the Women We Admire Top 50 Women Leaders of Connecticut for 2026!

Crista is recognized as a servant leader committed to innovation, collaboration, and mission-driven healthcare delivery. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Crista! 👏

https://thewomenweadmire.com/2026/01/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-connecticut-for-2026/

01/08/2026

The weather outside might be frightful, but the fun inside our Adaptive Sports Inclusive Recreation nights is so delightful! ❄🖌🥞

Join us for our Winter Fun and Breakfast for Dinner night on Friday, Jan 23. Dress in your winter PJs and enjoy pancakes, crafts, games, and lots of fun!

Registration is required, visit the link to register now.

Join our Inclusive Recreation Program for Winter Fun and Breakfast for Dinner!