Facts & Figures

Bridgeport Hospital at a Glance

• Founded in 1878 as Fairfield County's first hospital by a group of community leaders that included P.T. Barnum, who became the hospital's first president
• The most comprehensive healthcare provider in Fairfield County, with 501 licensed beds on two campuses, plus 42 beds licensed to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
• Bridgeport Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and has earned JCAHO's Gold Seal of Approval
• The hospital admits more than 33,000 patients and provides more than 520,000 outpatient treatments annually.
• Nearly 3,400 employees, including a medical staff of more than 2,000.
• Physician/Services Referral 888-357-2396, English and Spanish, 24/7
• Contracts with most major health insurers

Bridgeport Hospital Accreditations

Bridgeport Hospital & Healthcare Services is a non-profit organization.