Latest Medical News and Community Updates from Hartford HealthCare
As we age, it’s important to remember to exercise and keep yourself strong. Hartford HealthCare continues to lead the way in medical developments and community support through various specialized programs.
Community Fundraising and Patient Support
ZERO Prostate Run/Walk in Hartford Raises $110,000. More than 550 participants raised more than $110,000 for prostate research and education as part of the 2019 ZERO Prostate event. This dedication to health is also seen as Hartford HealthCare Honors Cancer Survivors. Anyone who has faced a devastating diagnosis such as cancer well knows that life is too short.
Specialized Care and Wellness Insights
Cardiology and Sports Medicine
Modern technology now asks: A Doctor Visit Via Video? Let’s check that pacemaker or defibrillator incision. Patients are encouraged to download your guide on irregular heartbeats – and how they’re diagnosed and treated. It takes less than five minutes for Dr. to review the necessary data.
Regarding physical activity, what is Golfer’s Elbow? It is important to remember that golfers aren’t the only ones who get it. For more information about sports injuries and how to enhance your athletic performance, visit the Hartford HealthCare Bone & Joint institute.
Healthy Aging and Generational Wellness
Current research focuses on over-60 weight training that boosts bone density and muscle mass. Weight training not only keeps you in shape but is essential as we age. Conversely, the medical community is exploring: Why are millennials less healthy than Gen Xers? So often, people say “it’s an age thing,” but in the case of millennials, poor health may be directly related to lifestyle and environmental factors.
Organizational Leadership and Partnerships
Hartford HealthCare (HHC) is proud to announce the signing of an agreement with Trinity College to provide all of their students access to health services. This partnership marks a significant collaboration in the Hartford area.
In terms of institutional growth, Moody’s upgrades Hartford HealthCare Bond Rating Outlook. Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed Hartford HealthCare’s A2 revenue bond rating, and has upgraded HHC’s outlook to stable.
There has also been a Leadership Change at Hartford HealthCare. Hartford HealthCare has named Jeffrey A. Flaks its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 1. Flaks succeeds Elliot Joseph.
Furthermore, professional excellence continues with Dr. Sowmya Suraj Kurtakoti of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, who has been chosen for the 2019–20 Tideswell at UCSF/AGS/ADGAP Emerging Leaders in Aging Program.
| Topic | Key Achievement / Update |
|---|---|
| Fundraising | $110,000 raised for prostate research and education. |
| Leadership | Jeffrey A. Flaks named President and CEO. |
| Finances | Moody’s upgrades bond rating outlook to stable. |
| Partnerships | Major agreement signed with Trinity College. |
| Recognition | Dr. Sowmya Suraj Kurtakoti selected for Emerging Leaders program. |