News and Publications
At Johnson Memorial Medical Center (JMMC), we welcome inquiries from media. Reporters, editors and producers should consider JMMC's Community Relations Department their primary contact. Please call 860-684-8589 during regular office hours - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After hours or on weekends, you can have the press officer paged by dialing 860-684-4251 and pressing "0" for the operator.
State of Connecticut Budget Cuts Impact Hospitals
| Governor Malloy has submitted the state budget for FY2014-2015. His budget includes financial reductions that will have serious consequences for all Connecticut hospitals, not just JMH. We are asking you to support our hospital by writing to your state legislators. We need all our voices to be heard. [Read More] |
Patient Advisory
| Johnson Memorial Medical Center is aware of the Massachusetts pharmacy that is currently under investigation and has developed communication materials to be sent to patients, providers and employees regarding the issue. To date, no patients have received any medications linked to the meningitis outbreak. |
JMH Enfield Mammography Program Receives Re-accreditation
| Johnson Memorial Hospital's Johnson Surgery and Outpatient Services Center in Enfield was recently awarded a three year re-accreditation for its digital mammography services. [Read More] |
Home & Community Health Services Announces Flu Clinics
| Home & Community Health Services will hold its annual Ban the Bug Flu Clinics throughout October and November at several locations, please read more to view list of locations.
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Allergic Rhinitis
| A member of Johnson Memorial Medical Center's Medical Staff, Jigisha Morosky, M.D., board certified in Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine will present a lecture entitled "Allergic Rhinitis" on Wednesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road. [Read More] |
Common Foot Problems and Diabetic Foot Health
| Laura Vander Poel, DPM, a member of Johnson Memorial Medical Center's Medical Staff, will present "Common Foot Problems and Diabetic Foot Health" September 5 at 1 p.m. at the Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street. [Read More] |
Johnson Memorial Medical Center Announces Tobacco-Free Initiative
| To promote a healthier environment for employees, patients and the community, Johnson Memorial Medical Center campuses, located on route 190 in Stafford Springs and Enfield will become tobacco-free as of September 1. [Read More] |
Home & Community Health Services Awards Scholarships
| Home & Community Health Services (H&CHS) recently awarded its annual Jewel Epstein Scholarship, which is in its 59th year. Each year, H&CHS awards a $1,000 scholarship to Enfield High School and Enrico Fermi High School college-bound seniors who anticipate a career in nursing. [Read More] |
Johnson Memorial Hospital, Medical Staff Announce Benefit Golf Tournament
| Johnson Memorial Hospital, along with the Johnson Memorial Medical Center Medical Staff, will hold its Benefit Golf Tournament on August 27 at Ellington Ridge Country Club. It will be an 18-hole course with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. [Read More] |
Enfield Women’s Health Announces Cosmetic Services
| Enfield Women's Health, the practice of Miri Daly, DNP, recently announced the addition of cosmetic services. New services include laser hair removal; Restylane, an injectable dermal filler; and Dysport, which relaxes muscles to treat expression lines.
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Johnson Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Board Certified Podiatrist to its Medical Staff
| Johnson Memorial Medical Center (JMMC) recently announced the addition of Laura Vander Poel, DPM, to its Medical Staff. Dr. Vander Poel specializes in podiatric medicine and surgery and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association and the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association.
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Johnson Memorial Medical Center, Saint Francis Announce Affiliation
| Johnson Memorial Medical Center (JMMC), the parent organization of Johnson Memorial Hospital (JMH), Evergreen Health Care Center and Home & Community Health Services; and Saint Francis Care, Inc., the parent organization of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, announced today completion of an affiliation agreement [Read More] |
Vitamin Supplements: What you Need to Know About Calcium and Vitamin D
| On Thursday, August 2 at 2 p.m., Karen Lafayette, a registered dietician at Evergreen Health Care Center will present "Vitamin Supplements: What you Need to Know About Calcium and Vitamin D" at the Ellington Senior Center, 16 Church Street. [Read More] |
Free Smoking Cessation Online Memberships
| Johnson Memorial Hospital will offer free one-year memberships for the American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking online program to community members in the towns of Union, Ashford, and Willington. [Read More] |
Johnson Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Board Certified Oncologist to its Medical Staff
| Johnson Memorial Medical Center recently announced the addition of Jaykumar Thumar, M.D., a Board-certified oncologist, to its Medical Staff. Dr. Thumar is part of Saint Francis Medical Group's hematology-oncology practice, which staffs Johnson Memorial Cancer Center's Karen Davis Krzynowek Infusion Center. [Read More] |
Women's Health Discussion
| Join Michael Morosky, M.D., Certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Miri Daly, APRN, Board Certified in Women's and Adult Health, in an intimate discussion about women's health, tonight at the Enfield Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. [Read More] |
Johnson Memorial Hospital Recognizes Teen Volunteers
| Johnson Memorial Hospital (JMH) recently recognized its teen volunteers at the Annual Teen Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. A buffet dinner was served and a guest speaker, Ronald Albert, D.M.D., discussed his recent volunteer activities in the dental industry. JMH has 45 teen volunteers who have donated over 3,200 hours of combined service this year. [Read More] |
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