Grateful Patient Program

Ways to Give

The Grateful Patient Program is a way to say “thank you” and recognize those who have provided you or your loved one with exceptional care and compassion.

St. Vincent’s has always been dedicated to helping patients in Bridgeport and throughout Fairfield County. Now, as part of Hartford Healthcare, St. Vincent’s has even more to offer: more access, more choices, and more health services. Our mission to improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve means always looking for new and innovative ways to meet the needs of our patients.

Make A Gift

There are many ways to say “thank you.”

Share your story of gratitude.

Please consider writing a quick note or sending thanks to the people who helped you. Your note will be shared directly with the people you choose and also with their supervisors. Scroll below or click here to complete the short form.

How will my gift of gratitude be used?

Philanthropy plays a vital role at St. Vincent’s, a not-for-profit hospital, so we can continue to offer the most advanced technology, services, and world-class medical care to our community. Contributions from grateful patients, like you, help to support future innovations and positively impact our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our region.

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Stories of Gratitude

Bringing Advanced Imaging to Heart & Vascular Patients

Larry Ganim, a grateful patient at St. Vincent’s, made a $50,000 donation toward the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Medical Center in gratitude for the outstanding care he received.

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Cancer Patient Recognizes Her Oncologist

Breast cancer survivor Melissa Diamond and her husband Edward made a donation to the St. Vincent’s Anthy Demestihas Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund in recognition of her oncologist Richard Zelkowitz, MD and the exceptional care she received.

The Anthy Demestihas Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund is available to current breast cancer patients, regardless of where they receive treatment, to provide support with programs and financial
assistance at a time when they need it the most.

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Toole Family Awards Grateful Patient Donation

Congratulations to Marsha Finlay on Level 6, the first patient care technician to be awarded the certificate of excellence after a gift was made in her honor.

That donation was made by Deacon Patrick Toole in honor of the excellent care that Marsha Finlay provided to his father.

Share Your Story

Grateful Patient Stories

We appreciate your willingness to share your experience. Please complete this short form and submit. Your note will be shared with the people you recognize and their supervisor.

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Questions About the Grateful Patient Program?

To Learn More

Email Karen Kaiser

Call our office at (203) 576-5451

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Contributions from grateful patients, like you, help to support future innovations and positively impact our ability to meet the healthcare needs of our region.

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