BH provided $50.0 million to guarantee access to care including free or discounted healthcare services to over 21,427 eligible people at a loss of $4.9 million, plus under-reimbursed services for 119,948 Medicaid beneficiaries at a loss of $38.5 million. BH also guarantees access to care by subsidizing clinical programs at a loss of $4.6 million.
BH provided $13.6 million to a variety of healthcare education programs that train individuals to become medical professionals, from physicians and nurses to pharmacists and dietitians.
BH provided over $1.3 million to local health education programs, support groups, health fairs and various community organizations that help make Bridgeport a healthier place to live and work.
BH provided over $90,000 in financial and in-kind donations to address or support social determinants of health including food security, job training, affordable housing programs, economic development and/or other essential services.
BH provided more than $200,000 in funds and in-kind services to dozens of not-for-profit organizations unaffiliated with the hospital.
