Day Kimball Health

11/05/2025

Thank you to the Putnam Rotary Interact Club for supporting Caitlyn’s Cupboard, DKH’s Oncology Food Pantry!

During the Great Pumpkin Festival, the club collected donations and several bags of nonperishable food to help local cancer patients access nutritious meals. Their generosity and dedication to addressing food insecurity, especially for those in our community who are fighting cancer, are truly inspiring.

Caitlyn’s Cupboard was established in 2020 to provide patients with access to healthy, nutritious foods that promote strength, healing, and the best possible response during treatment.

We’re so grateful to these young Rotarians for their compassion, leadership, and service to others. They are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and the overall health of our community.

Pictured left to right: Roberta Rocchetti, advisor; Paige Perry, Interact Club co-president; Caitlyn Sward, nutritionist and multi-service general manager, Sodexo at Day Kimball Hospital

11/04/2025

Congratulations to Joanne, precertification specialist for the hematology-oncology department, for being named DKH's Employee of the Month for September!

Day Kimball Health (DKH) has named Joanne Sward, precertification specialist for the hematology-oncology department, as its employee of the month for September 2025.

11/03/2025

On Friday, DKH staff had a blast dressing up for Halloween. Check out some of the fun and festive costumes! 👻🕷🎃

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends at DKH! Here are a few tips to help keep your pumpkins, witches, and skeletons safe this Halloween:
🎃 Plan a safe route - go only into familiar neighborhoods, and stop only at houses that are well-lit.
👻 Carry flashlights and use reflective tape on clothing and bags.
🧙‍♀️ Treats look suspicious? When in doubt, throw them out.
🎃 Put electronic devices down, keep your heads up, and walk, don’t run, across the street.
For more safety suggestions, visit https://bit.ly/3SPQqOD

10/31/2025

The bloodmobile is here! Join us in the parking lot of the Main Entrance today between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to give the gift of life this Halloween. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit https://www.daykimball.org/blood-drive/ 🎃👻🩸

10/30/2025

As part of our Pink & Pearls Campaign, Day Kimball Health invites you to a Cancer Prevention & Services Fair, on Wednesday, November 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center in Putnam.

This free, community-wide event brings together a variety of local health and wellness resources to help you take proactive steps toward better health.

Featured offerings include:
✅ Nutrition Education with DKH Dietitian, Caitlyn Sward
💪 Exercise and wellness programs
🧠 Mental Health services with Larisa Z.
🏠 Free radon kits provided by CT Department of Public Health
🚭 Smoking Cessation resources
☀️ Skin cancer prevention tips
🧬 Genetic testing education & targeted therapy information
💛 LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program

Stop by to learn, connect, and take home educational materials designed to support prevention and early detection. Together, we can build a healthier community!

As part of our Pink and Pearl Campaign, running through October and November, this community-wide prevention fair brings together resources and programs to help you take proactive steps toward better health.

10/28/2025

Last week, our Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut team hosted its annual Celebration of Life Candlelight Ceremony at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Danielson.

This special evening honored the memories of those cared for by our hospice program over the past year, bringing together families, friends, and hospice staff for a time of remembrance, reflection, and healing.

The ceremony featured moving music, heartfelt messages from hospice staff, and the lighting of candles in tribute to loved ones who have passed. Afterward, guests gathered to share stories, refreshments, and moments of connection.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Reverend Yana Cruz-Pagan, the Killingly High School Concert Choir and their director Jason Largent, Chubby Dog Coffee Co., Lapsley Orchards, Putnam Stop & Shop, and our incredible Hospice Volunteers and staff for helping make this meaningful evening possible.

10/27/2025

Give blood this Halloween, if you dare! 🎃🩸💉

The blood mobile will be on-site this Friday, October 31, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in place of our usual conference room set-up. Don't miss your chance to make a life-saving donation. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, click the link below.

Why Give Blood?Every day patients in Southern New England need blood transfusions to recover from illness and injury. Our goal is to collect more than 200 pints daily to meet these patient needs. One pint from you can help save as many as three lives. We hope you will join us by giving the Gift of L...

10/25/2025

We’re celebrating local moms and babies this morning at the Quiet Corner Community Baby Shower! 💙🩷Stop by the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center in Putnam now until noon for free giveaways and great resources for new and expecting parents.

10/24/2025

Home health care is a lifeline for so many in our community. Earlier this week, we welcomed Congressman Joe Courtney for a discussion on how proposed Medicare cuts could impact access to these essential services. Our DKH at Home team, along with representatives from the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home and Aveanna Healthcare, shared how these changes could impact patients and families across northeastern Connecticut. We’re grateful for Congressman Courtney’s continued advocacy to protect access to quality care for those who need it most.

10/22/2025

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital for an engaging discussion that brings together the unique perspectives of Pediatrics and Psychiatry on ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Hosted by Dr. Marc Cerrone, Director of Pediatrics, Day Kimball Medical Group, along with Dr. Perry Mandanis, Child, Adult, and Family Psychiatrist, this program is free and open to the public and will explore key practices and approaches to ADHD care, providing valuable insights for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals alike.

Bring your questions, and join the conversation on how collaborative care can make a lasting difference for individuals with ADHD. Click below for more information.

Join us for an engaging discussion that brings together the unique perspectives of Pediatrics and Psychiatry on ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

10/20/2025

Start your morning with purpose at our Pink Breakfast, part of our Pink & Pearl Campaign raising awareness for breast and lung cancer.

Join us this Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a light breakfast, meaningful conversation, and education focused on mental health resources and genetic testing and targeted therapies that are transforming cancer care.

Together, we're celebrating hope, promoting prevention, and supporting whole-person wellness throughout October and November. For more information click below.

As part of our Pink and Pearl Campaign, running through October and November, join us for a pink breakfast dedicated to supporting both the mind and body during the cancer journey. Our Day Kimball Mental Health Team led by Dr. Peter Neal, will share insights into resources and strategies for emotion...