Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

04/23/2026

Mother’s Day Made Special

Celebrate Mother’s Day with something she’ll truly love from the Charlotte Gift Shop.

Surprise her with beautiful flowers, lightweight summer shawls, stylish beach bags, and sweet treats picked just for her. From thoughtful keepsakes to fun, seasonal finds, we have the perfect gift to make Mom feel celebrated and cherished.

Visit the shop during daily business hours at The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington.

04/22/2026

Celebrating Charlotte Colleagues!

We’re excited to honor our amazing team members at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital who were recognized at our recent Quarterly Service Recognition ceremony! Their commitment to our patients, colleagues, and community inspires us all. Congratulations and thank you for everything you do!

Pictured are (left to right): Kelli Odenwaelder, Administrative Director of Patient Care Services, OB & Surgical Services; Sarah Zordan, RN, (recognized for 35 years of service; Lori Bebyn, Precertification Specialist, (recognized for 35 years of service); Patty Sullivan, Vice President of Operations; and Ronald Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources.

04/20/2026

Join us for a FREE skin cancer screening:

Thursday, May 14 | 4:30-6:30 PM

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
540 Litchfield St., 2nd Floor, Torrington

Call 860.972.1151 to schedule your appointment in advance.

04/20/2026

Get practical guidance, learn the warning signs and ask your questions about your teen's anxiety live in a free virtual info session led by Sheryl Veliz, MD, medical director and board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at St. Vincent's Behavioral Health.

• Thursday, May 7
• 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Rregister here: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/event-details?id=4381&occ=122401&utm_campaign=Hartford+HealthCare&utm_content=1776704341&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

04/18/2026

Dino Dal Pozzol has been passionate about creating art since he was a child, returning to it after retiring from a career in manufacturing.

As the Auxiliary's April Artist of the Month, his work is on display through April and available for purchase at the Charlotte Hungrford Hosptial Gift Shop. A portion of the proceeds benefit the CHH Auxiliary.

04/17/2026

Spinning a Message of Hope this spring

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Center for Youth and Families displayed colorful pinwheels at the hospital and downtown locations to commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month which represents hope, prevention, and the shared responsibility to ensure every child grows up safe, supported, and able to thrive.

04/07/2026

Gold Seal, Big Win for Stroke Care!

Great news! Charlotte Hungerford Hospital has been awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission—earning the Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark.

After a rigorous, unannounced onsite review, CHH stood out for excellence in program management, clinical care, and patient safety. This certification recognizes our team’s commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality stroke care. Congratulations team!

03/30/2026

03/19/2026

Let the good times roll

Get ready for a night of laughter and lively competition at the CHH Auxiliary BUNCO Night fundraiser. Tickets are $35 and include a pasta dinner and dessert bar.

Friday, May 1
Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m.
Little Red Barn Brewers, Winsted

For more info and ticket information call 860.459.4421.

03/18/2026

Roll Into Fun at CHH Auxiliary Bunco Night

Get ready for a night of laughs, luck, and lively competition as the CHH Auxiliary hosts BUNCO NIGHT on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Little Red Barn Brewers in Winsted!

Doors open at 5:00pm, giving guests time to enjoy the cash bar before the dice start rolling at 6:00pm. Your $35 ticket includes a hearty pasta dinner and a delicious dessert bar—fuel for those high stakes Bunco battles.

Grab your friends, grab your lucky charms, and get your tickets at www.lrbbrewers.com. For more information, call 860-459-4421.

03/16/2026

Standing Strong in Blue at CHH

The CHH General Surgery and Infectious Disease team at the Torrington campus of Charlotte Hungerford Hospital proudly dressed in blue on March 6th to celebrate and raise awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

03/11/2026

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Bill Handelman of C***ecticut Kidney and Hypertension Specialists in Torrington on the occasion of his retirement, following a distinguished 46-year career serving patients at CHH and across the Northwest Corner. We thank Dr. Handelman for his invaluable service and wish him all the best in his retirement.