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Gov. Lamont, Commissioner Gifford Visit Bristol Health to Provide Update on COVID Vaccines

BRISTOL – July 8, 2021 – Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and state Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford, MD,  joined Bristol Health President & CEO Kurt A. Barwis, FACHE, on Thursday, July 8 at Bristol Hospital to continue to urge Connecticut residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Bristol Health Changing The Focus Of Its COVID-19 Specimen Collection

Effective Saturday, June 20, Bristol Health will be converting its COVID-19 specimen collection to a model that concentrates on Bristol Health patients. This decision is based on the rapidly decreasing number of COVID positive patients coupled with the reduced number of collections from Bristol Health’s Specimen Collection Station. Saturday will be the last day of Bristol Health’s Specimen Collection Station.

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Recent Press Releases

Jul 08, 2021

Gov. Lamont, Commissioner Gifford Visit Bristol Health to Provide Update on COVID Vaccines

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and state Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford, MD, joined Bristol Health President & CEO Kurt A. Barwis, FACHE, on Thursday, July 8 at Bristol Hospital to continue to urge Connecticut residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Jun 19, 2020

Bristol Health Changing The Focus Of Its COVID-19 Specimen Collection

Effective Saturday, June 20, Bristol Health will be converting its COVID-19 specimen collection to a model that concentrates on Bristol Health patients.

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Nov 07, 2019

Bristol Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety For The Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Bristol Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Bristol Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.

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Aug 09, 2019

Bristol Health Celebrates The Opening Of Its New 10-Bed Emergency Center Behavioral Health Unit

On Friday, Bristol Health celebrated the opening of its new outpatient behavioral health unit which is housed in the Bristol Hospital Emergency Center. Bristol Health is in the midst of a major renovation and expansion of its Emergency Center as part of the Operation Ergency Campaign which is being coordinated by the Bristol Hospital Development Foundation.

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Jul 03, 2019

Total Mechanical Systems, LLC, Makes A Generous Donation To The Beekley Center For Breast Health And Wellness At Bristol Hospital

Employees from Total Mechanical Systems. LLC, recently came to Bristol Hospital and presented staff from the hospital’s Beekley Center for Breast Health and Wellness with a generous $5000 donation.

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Jul 01, 2019

Ingraham Manor Celebrates Opening Of New Salon

On Monday, Ingraham Manor Skilled Nursing of Bristol Health celebrated its newly-upgraded beauty salon—now known as “Hair by IM” —with a special ribbon cutting ceremony.

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May 15, 2019

Bristol Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Bristol Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Bristol Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

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May 15, 2019

Bristol Health CEO Kurt A. Barwis, FACHE, Elected Governor Of The American College Of Healthcare Executives

Bristol Health President and CEO Kurt A. Barwis, FACHE, has been elected Governor within the American College of Healthcare Executives. Barwis’ three-year term began in March.

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Apr 03, 2019

Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group Now Rebranded As “Bristol Health”

Bristol Hospital and Healthcare Group Inc. , which includes Bristol Hospital, Ingraham Manor, Bristol Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services and an integrated, multi-specialty physician group, is excited to announce it is rebranding to become “Bristol Health.”

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Mar 15, 2019

Bristol Hospital Nurses Encouraged To Pursue Certification

Obtaining certification licensure in a specialized nursing field takes expertise in knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences beyond the scope of a registered nurse. Currently Bristol Hospital has more than 130 certified nurses.

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Jan 14, 2019

Psoriatic Arthritis: More Than Skin Deep

Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by plaques of red skin covered with silver colored scales, it affects between 2 percent and 4 percent of the general population Usually patients are not aware that psoriasis can affect the joints.

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Jan 14, 2019

2018 Lights Of Love Campaign To Support Bristol Hospice Program

Bristol Hospital has once again launched its 2018 Lights of Love campaign to support the hospice program of Bristol Homecare and Hospice.

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Jan 14, 2019

Bristol Girl Scouts Services Donate Items To Bristol Hospital’s Families Are First Birthing Center

Bristol Hospital extends a special thank you to the Bristol Girl Scouts for a generous donation to the Families are First Birthing Center.

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Jan 14, 2019

Bristol Hospital’s WIC Program Provides Food And Nutrition Information To Families In Need

State residents who meet certain income and other requirements can obtain nutritious food and nutrition education through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program of Bristol Hospital.

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Jan 14, 2019

Beekley Center Celebrating Five Years Of Breast Health Success

Five years after its opening, the Beekley Center for Breast Health and Wellness at Bristol Hospital, continues to make a vital difference in the lives of hundreds of patients.

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