WEEKLY UPDATE: 04/10/25
Connecticut hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of public health in their communities. Their role transcends the high-quality medical and surgical care they provide within their four walls — addressing the structural factors that shape an individual’s health. As healthcare institutions across the country observe National Public Health Week, the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) highlights the many indispensable contributions of hospitals and their community partners as they work to make Connecticut healthier for generations to come.
In 2024, Connecticut hospitals and health systems treated 1.5 million patients in emergency departments and cared for more than 345,000 admitted patients, accounting for nearly 2 million days of inpatient care. And beyond treating individuals when they are sick, hospitals are investing in improving the health of their communities and expanding access to preventive care, working to keep people healthy while tackling chronic diseases and their complications — like diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They’re engaging in cross-sector collaborations to eradicate profound inequities that predominate in low-income communities and many communities of color. Together, hospitals are transforming care delivery and advancing health equity.
As they work every day to provide world-class, compassionate care to everyone who walks through their doors, Connecticut hospitals are also championing policies that protect and promote public health for the future.
Read more about Connecticut hospitals’ impact on public health in CHA’s annual reports:
