35th Annual Swim Across the Sound

August 6, 2022

Each summer, swimmers cross the Long Island Sound from Port Jefferson to Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport. The 2021 Swim raised $250K to support oncology programs and provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families so they can focus on their health and healing. Click here to register as a swimmer, boat captain, medical volunteer, on-water volunteer, or as a volunteer at Captain's Cove.

Virtual Public Forum

July 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm 

The public is welcome to attend a virtual presentation on Wednesday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. by St. Vincent’s Medical Center Leadership and Independent Monitor, BKD, to present a quarterly report on the status of the affiliation of St. Vincent’s and Hartford HealthCare.

View the virtual public forum webinar details.

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ER Address: 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606

Phone: 203.576.5877

Wait time shown is the average wait time to see a physician or advance practitioner. Patients in the ER are seen in order according to the severity of their illness or injury.

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Urgent or Emergency?
What kind of care do I really need?

If a medical condition is life- or limb-threatening, or involves severe wounds or amputations, patients should go to the ER. If the medical condition is non-life-threatening, our urgent care centers offer experienced providers who are ready and waiting for you. Most Insurances Accepted. Same Day Appointments. Just Walk In. Open 7 Days A Week.

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Women's Choice Awards

St. Vincent's Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery, Breast Care, Heart Care, Cancer Care, Mammogram Imaging, Orthopaedics, Outpatient Experience, and Patient Safety by the Women’s Choice Award®. The award signifies that St. Vincent's is one of the top U.S. hospitals reviewed.

Women's Choice Award - Bariatric Surgery Women's Choice Award - Breast Care Women's Choice Award - Heart Care Women's Choice Award - Cancer Care Women's Choice Award - Mammogram Imaging Women's Choice Award - Orthopaedics Women's Choice Award - Outpatient Experience Women's Choice Award - Patient Safety

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.

Learn more at womenschoiceaward.com

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital

St. Vincent's Medical Center has been rated as "High Performing" in the following procedures and conditions: Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, and Stroke.

Learn more at usnews.com

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St. Vincent’s One of Six Hospitals Nationally to Receive Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery

The spine program at St. Vincent’s, a collaboration between the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute, is one of only six hospitals in the country to receive Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery from The Joint Commission. The certification follows a rigorous review by The Joint Commission, an independent organization dedicated to improving healthcare for the public. The certification recognizes the compassionate, personalized and innovative care the spine program provides to every patient.

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Upcoming Events

Monday, Jul 04, 2022, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

Understanding Birth eClass - HHC

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Monday, Jul 04, 2022, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

Understanding Fatherhood eClass

Preparing for fatherhood is no easy task. This convenient, informative, and entertaining eClass was created for men (by men) to help them [...]

Monday, Jul 04, 2022, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

Understanding Infant & Child Safety eClass

Statistics that show infants and children are most often injured in homes and cars. This can be scary for any new parent. Do you know all [...]

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CarePartners of Connecticut

Quality is important. Especially when it comes to health coverage.

CarePartners of Connecticut Medicare Advantage (HMO) was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Medicare in 2022. And we’re the only 4.5-Star Medicare Advantage plan in the state built with local Hartford HealthCare doctors. With CarePartners of Connecticut, you can get an HMO or PPO plan that includes some of the lowest maximum out-of-pocket costs in the state, $0 monthly premium, $0 copay for in-network PCP visits, plus dental and prescription drug coverage included in all our plans.* Learn more >>

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