Second Skyhealth Critical Care Transport Helicopter Takes Flight
On hand for the official ribbon-cutting February 9 were (from left) Victor Morris, MD, Bridgeport Hospital chief medical officer; Ani Aydin, MD, medical director of the second SkyHealth; Donnie MacMillan, PA, YNHH manager, Critical Care Transport - SkyHealth; Laura Pham, MD, executive director, Patient and Physician Access, YNHHS; Joseph Bisson, senior vice president, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, YNHHS; Thomas Balcezak, MD, chief clinical officer, YNHHS; and Carla Carusone, director, Value Analysis, Corporate Supply Chain, YNHHS.
Yale New Haven Health recently welcomed its second SkyHealth critical care transport helicopter. The helicopter and crew will join the first, which launched in 2014 as a partnership between YNHHS and Northwell Health in New York. From its base at Sikorsky Memorial Airport, the second SkyHealth can fly to referring hospitals throughout the Northeast and bring patients to the most appropriate YNHHS hospital for specialized care.
Biweekly Community Food Distribution Continues
In partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, Bridgeport Hospital hosts a biweekly mobile food distribution every other Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:15 pm at 200 Mill Hill Ave. In April, food distributions will take place on Wednesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 26. People are asked to bring their own reusable bags. Each person will receive one allotment of free and nutritious food while supplies last. For more information, visit ctfoodshare.org or call 203-200-3719.
Calendar of Events
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Find a Doc at Bridgeport Hospital
If you are looking for a doctor, turn to Bridgeport Hospital physicians who represent more than 70 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties, including cardiology, internal medicine/family practice, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics and psychiatry. Call 888-357-2396 or visit Find a Doctor for physician information, office hours, locations and accepted insurance plans. Many of our physician practices offer telehealth video visits for your convenience.
MyChart: Your Medical Information in One Place
MyChart gives you secure, online, 24/7 access to portions of your electronic medical record (EMR) such as your medical history, most laboratory and test results, appointment information, medications, allergies, immunizations and other health information. You can schedule appointments with your doctor, request or renew prescriptions, pay your bill, and communicate with your doctor’s office using secure, confidential electronic messages.
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Bridgeport Hospital offers financial counseling to patients and families. Spanish-speaking counselors are also available. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 855-547-4584.
