Backus Hospital
Constructed a new unit specifically for orthopedic patients which includes 20 private rooms and a suite for physical therapy.
Added endoscopic ultrasonography, an advanced, minimally invasive procedure for identifying and diagnosing problems in the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract.
Added rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy, at the Backus Family Health Center in Norwichtown.
Received “top performer” recognition by The Joint Commission for scores on specific healthcare quality measures, including performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, pneumonia and stroke.
Broke ground on a center for specialty care in Plainfield. The 40,000-square-foot facility will house primary care, cardiology, specialty care, an infusion center and retail pharmacy.
Named an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence by the National Anticoagulation Forum for the high level of care provided to patients on antithrombotic medications, which help reduce blood clotting
and coagulation.
Named a “Most Wired” hospital for the sixth year by Hospital and Health Networks, the magazine of the American Hospital Association. The award signifies a hospital’s commitment to technology and improving the efficiency of care delivery.
Trauma center re-verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee of the Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons.
Developed relationships with physician assistant programs at Quinnipiac University, the University of Bridgeport and University of Saint Joseph to host students during rotations in Emergency Medicine, Surgery and Internal Medicine.
Partnered with ShopRite supermarket in Norwich on the Just Ask program to connect people across the region to healthier eating.
Recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2016.