Milford Hospital News

Smith Named Case Management Chief

Maureen Smith has been named Director of Case Management at Milford Hospital. Lloyd Friedman, MD, VP of Medical Affairs, said "Maureen's vast experience as a Nurse Manager in our ER and most recently as Nursing clinical director will be a great benefit to us in her new role."

Nursing VP Program Speaker on Ulcers

Milford Hospital Nursing VP Wendy Woodcock will speak at the "Partnering for Quality Pressure Ulcers: Challenges, Successes and Practical Tips for your Care Setting” Oct 1 at Central CT State Univ.,New Britain. Program includes strategies for a facility/agency to: respond to the challenge of promoting the prevention of pressure ulcers; speak the same language throughout the continuum of care; assess, stage and monitor wounds and ensure accurate documentation; essential components of a successful program;  promote current standards of care.

 

Salute to the Volunteers

Milford Hospital's 437 adult and junior volunteers have logged 44,000 hours in the past year. They helped in dozens of areas, transporting patients to delivering flowers. Click to see who they are! Interested in voluntering? Click here.

16 Selected "Top Doctors"

CT Magazine's April 2009 edition identifies 650 Connecticut doctors in 24 categories who have earned the designation as a "Top Doctor." Sixteen of those are affiliated with Milford Hospital, including Tim Sharpe, MD, OB/GYN; Jeffrey Gruskay, MD, and Howard Sadinsky, MD, Pediatrics; John Irving, MD, and Alan Reznick, MD, Orthopedic Surgeons; Mark Taylor, MD, Mike Bannick, MD, Myron Brand, MD, John Dobbins, MD, Gastroenterology; Nicholas Viner, MD, Howard Zuckerman, MD, Jeffrey Small, MD, Urologists; Howard Boey, MD, and Michael Willett, MD, ENTs; Gary  Bloomgarden, MD, Neurosurgery; David Novicki, DPM, Podiatrist. For a list of all Milford Hospital doctors, click here.

Dermatologist Joins Aesthetic Center

The Aesthetic Center has added a Board-certified Dermatologist. Phung M. Huynh, MD, was an asst. prof. of Dermatology and UConn assistant residency director. She is a graduate of the Univ. of Calif. Davis School of Medicine and completed residency at NY Medical College. She has expertise in skin cancer, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, photoaging and rejuvenation. For information on the center, click here. Appointment: 203-876-4646

Four Nurses Named Nightingale Winners

Milford Hospital is pleased to announce the four RN recipients of the Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing. The award goes to outstanding nurses who elevate the profession by making a significant impact on patient care and/or the nursing profession, and demonstrate excellence above expectations.

Denise Bias- RN, M3W. Denise has an enthusiasm for teaching and is a preceptor for new employees, and conducted a study of Fall Risk Assessment Tools. She helped develop and implement the Nursing Standardized Care Plan for Care of the Hospice Patient.

Dennis DiIulio - RN, Emergency. He is comfortable with the critically ill, and handles every situation with calm and determination. He also devotes his skills as an ER Nurse to the US Army Reserves, and seeks educational opportunities to strengthen his nursing knowledge. 

Portia Gonzales- RN, M3W. Portia has been a nurse & preceptor for four years. Her patience and effectiveness was evident as she mentored a nursing student in the capstone project. Instead of seeing a problem with many issues she saw an opportunity with challenges.

Sandra McDonald- RN, ICU. Sandy displays a level of professionalism that has gained her the respect of patients, families, and co-workers. She shows consideration for her co-workers and ensures high-level care and safety for patients.