Day Kimball Health

Congratulations to Jo Anne Dion, certified surgical technologist at Day Kimball Hospital, our employee of the month for February! https://lnkd.in/er_v9Dzt

Today, on National Doctors' Day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our incredible DKH physicians. Every day, they make a profound impact on the lives of their patients, their families, and our community. Their commitment to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes does not go unnoticed! Thank you to all our physicians for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to the health and well-being of others.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Tuesday Girls Homeschool Group in Woodstock for the thoughtful gift of homemade foot soaks for our Emergency Department staff. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated and the foot soaks smell amazing. Our staff can’t wait to put them to good use and enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation!

March is National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition is the foundation for overall health, but making the right food choices doesn't have to be complicated. Caitlyn Sward, RDN, CSO, CNSC shares simple, practical tips to help you build healthier eating habits with ease. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ekRA-swZ

Last week, Day Kimball Health was recognized by the Connecticut Blood Center for hosting four or more blood drives in 2024! This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our incredible Laboratory Services team and the generosity of our selfless donors. Your commitment to giving the gift of life makes a meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Pictured (left to right): Amber Moyer, Blood Bank & Hematology Supervisor; Elizabeth Murphy, Senior Medical Technician and devoted blood banker with over 45 years at DKH; Cheryl Smart, Laboratory Quality Manager; and Deanna Shukis, Director of Laboratory Services.

Congratulations to Jiliana Marrero, certified medical assistant at Day Kimball Medical Group’s Family Medicine office in Putnam, our employee of the month for January! https://lnkd.in/giwb85zq

Day Kimball Health is proud to introduce a rotating art exhibit at our newly renovated Ortho Group building located at 35 Kennedy Drive, showcasing the work of local artists. Our first featured artist is photographer is Carmine Angeloni of C.L. Angeloni Photography. His stunning collection of images, capturing scenes from Europe, coastal New England, New York, and the Utah high desert is now on display. Beyond enhancing our space, this exhibit creates a calm and uplifting environment for patients and visitors. Art has been shown to reduce stress, promote healing, and improve overall well-being, offering moments of reflection and tranquility during a visit. Carmine is a self-taught photographer with a background in darkroom photography from MassArt and Maine Media. His work, featured in exhibitions throughout New England, explores vibrant color, movement, and texture through innovative techniques like Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). Current featured works, on display through Mid-March, include Red Rock, Geometry, High Desert, Juniper, Amsterdam, Red Amsterdam Orange, Fall, and Main Beach Waves. A portion of all artwork sales will benefit the Woman's Board of Day Kimball Hospital, supporting their current pledge toward the hospital’s da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.

The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital raised $18,700 at its ninth annual Valentine Dinner Dance to support its $250,000 pledge toward the hospital’s da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The event was held Saturday, Feb. 8, at Wright’s Mill Farm with 100 guests in attendance despite inclement weather. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ewGNTdkg

The Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce that SPIROL International Corporation donated $16,263 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH. The donation, raised through SPIROL’s robust employee giving program, marks the sixth year of the company’s partnership with the DKH Foundation. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eX57ePTE

Today marks the first anniversary of the Ortho Group at Day Kimball Health! Over the past year, our dedicated team has provided exceptional orthopedic care to our community, helping patients get back to doing what they love. A huge thank you to our incredible providers and staff for their commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. Here’s to many more years of keeping our community moving! For more information about the Ortho Group and our orthopedic services visit: https://lnkd.in/ei3M_VSi Missing from this photo: Dr. Michael Bradley, Orthopedic Surgeon; Dr. Brian Cohen, Orthopedic Surgeon; Dr. Anthony DeLuise, Orthopedic Surgeon; Dr. Victor Gennaro, Orthopedic Surgeon; Sana Jatoi, Surgical Coordinator; Dr. Anthony Mechrefe, Orthopedic Surgeon; Jim Millovitsch, Radiologic Technologist (DI); Caroline Valerio, Director of Operations, Dr. Douglass Weiss, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Amy Wynott, RN