Support Services

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides care to more than 1,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year, a greater number than any other hospital in Fairfield County. The hospital is a member of the Yale New Haven Cancer Network, an alliance of hospitals across Connecticut that provides access to the latest breakthroughs and delivers an unparalleled level of expertise in cancer prevention, early diagnosis and groundbreaking therapy.

We offer a wide range of support services for patients and their loved ones in convenient locations, including support groups, palliative care and genetic counseling.

Services and resources available through Bridgeport Hospital:

• Dr. Richard W. Kmetzo Cancer Resource Center
• Clinical Trials
• Infusion Suite
• Medical Oncology In-Patient Unit

Services and resources available through Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at 111 Beach Road in Fairfield and Park Avenue Medical Center in Trumbull:

• Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Program at Park Avenue Medical Center
• Genetic Counseling
• Infusion
• Integrative Medicine & Support Services
• Palliative Care for cancer patients
• Cancer Support Groups