Bridgeport Hospital nurses demonstrate their commitment to our communities’ health and wellness through a wide variety of volunteer activities. They hold key positions in local organizations, participate in community events and organize collection drives for those in need.
Special Olympics
Each year, BH nurses provide health expertise and compassionate care to ensure athletes’ well-being throughout the Special Olympics. In addition to donating their time and expertise, nurses help build a community that embraces diversity, celebrates differences and uplifts every individual.
Community Baby Shower
Each year, the Maternal Child Health Nursing Professional Governance Council holds a Community Baby Shower at Beardsley Zoo that includes fun activities and education about topics such as breastfeeding, infant and car seat safety, what to expect during a hospital stay and postpartum depression.
Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk
Nurses play a key role in the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, 3K Fitness Walk and Kids Fun Run. Hundreds of participants, runners, walkers and riders from Milford and surrounding communities participate in the annual event. The most recent event raised approximately $25,000 for Milford Campus orthopedic services.
Healthy Kids Day
During the Bridgeport YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health and Northeast Medical Group employees, including nurses, provided blood pressure screenings and education about nutrition, injury prevention, fire safety and behavioral health services available for children, adolescents and adults through the hospital’s REACH program.
