Hartford County Medical Association (HCMA)

02/05/2026

February is American Heart Month – a time to focus on the health of our hearts.

❤️ Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S.
❤️ Nearly 23% of people with heart disease don’t know they have it.

This month, CT DPH is sharing simple steps you can take to protect your heart—for yourself and the people who love you.

Know the facts: https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

01/31/2026

Missed getting a flu shot earlier this season? You’re not alone — and it’s still worth getting one 💉

Flu vaccines help reduce severe illness and hospitalizations.

🔗 Find a flu vaccine near you:
https://carecompass.ct.gov/flushots/
https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

01/30/2026

January may be almost over, but flu season isn’t.

A few simple steps can still make a real difference:
✔ Wash hands often
✔ Stay home when sick
✔ Protect people at higher risk
✔ Get vaccinated if you haven’t yet

🔗 Know the signs & symptoms of Flu: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/signs-symptoms/index.html

01/29/2026

Save the date….March 26th…Private Equity in Healthcare. Registration opening soon.

01/22/2026

Recent studies show that vaccine-derived immunity provides increased and longer-lasting protection than natural immunity. Building immunity in more people, even if it is only a few at a time, is important for protecting everyone against a highly contagious disease like measles. Vaccines are the piece of the puzzle that keep our communities safe and healthy — and we have the science to prove it. 🧪🔬🛡️✅💪

Check out this video from Vaccinate Your Family that shares great insight on how we know vaccines are safe and effective! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhC5bAW_4I&t=69s

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King’s vision of justice, equity, and compassion continues to guide us—especially in medicine, where the pursuit of health equity and dignity for all remains essential. As physicians and healthcare leaders, we reaffirm our commitment to serving every patient with respect, empathy, and excellence.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/16/2026

Joint Medicare Webinar with National Government Services. Register Today!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
10:30 am–12:00 pm

The Hartford County Medical Association, together with National Government Services, will host a 2026 Medicare Part B Update on February 3, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The program is designed for both physicians and office staff who submit claims to Medicare and will provide a great opportunity to as questions too.

The Medicare Provider Outreach and Education Team will provide an overview of major policy and regulatory changes, including a Medicare Fee Schedule update, telehealth changes, global surgery, behavioral health, and new claims and appeals tools and resources.

This is a valuable opportunity to ensure your practice remains informed and compliant.

To register, use this link. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/570120321455229276

01/13/2026

Medication safety matters. Many patients take multiple
prescriptions — and mixing or mismanaging medications can lead to confusion or serious side effects.
A few tips:
Keep a current list of all your medications.
Share that list with your physicians.
Ask questions.
Managing your medications is an important part of managing your health. Stay informed, stay organized, stay healthy!

01/07/2026

https://www.nfid.org/joint-letter-on-us-childhood-immunization-schedules/

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and more than 70 scientific and medical organizations sent the letter reaffirming their commitment to transparent, evidence-based immunization policy to help protect the health of US children.

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

One donation can save up to
THREE lives. Did you know that? Blood donations are used not just in emergencies, but for cancer care, surgeries, and chronic blood conditions. Winter months often see fewer donors, but the need remains constant.

If you’re able, consider donating-your gift could be someone’s second chance.