“Our Homecare Heroes exemplifies the expertise, compassion, and determination needed to ensure our patients and clients receive the best possible care in the comfort of their homes."
12/05/2024
Warmth and Wellness Holiday Drive
DKH is once again holding its Warmth & Wellness Holiday Drive to collect new personal care items as well as hats, gloves, socks, and more for those in need during the holiday season and throughout the winter months. ...
DKH is once again holding its Warmth & Wellness Holiday Drive to collect new personal care items as well as hats, gloves, socks, and more for those in need during the holiday season and throughout the winter months.
Danielle manages a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities, working closely with the oncology manager and infusion nurses to ensure seamless operations and the highest-quality patient care throughout treatment.
“We were truly appreciative of this year’s turnout and grateful for the unwavering support and generosity of our community,” said Renee Smith, vice president of post-acute services at Day Kimball Health.
“Rebecca’s dedication and expertise have made a strong impact on our clinical operations,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health.
10/22/2024
Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital Celebrates 130th Anniversary
“It’s remarkable to think that women were the driving force behind the founding of Day Kimball Hospital, and their concept of an infirmary filled an essential need. 130 years later, we continue to fulfill the initiatives outlined in our charter to raise funds for the hospital.” ...
“It’s remarkable to think that women were the driving force behind the founding of Day Kimball Hospital, and their concept of an infirmary filled an essential need. 130 years later, we continue to fulfill the initiatives outlined in our charter to raise funds for the hospital.”
More than 125 local and regional businesses and organizations, as well as individual community members and families, participated in sponsoring the event to support expanding access to healthcare in Northeast Connecticut.
Day Kimball Health marked two significant occasions on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 with the official ribbon cutting for its new Heart Group and a special tribute commemorating the organization’s 130th anniversary.
“Linda brings such warmth and positivity to our Day Kimball family. Her friendly presence in the cafeteria creates an inviting environment for staff and patients,” said Kyle Kramer, DKH chief executive officer.
The USDA Breastfeeding Excellence Awards recognize WIC programs that excel in providing breastfeeding education and support to families.
Stephanie thrives on collaboration, embraces continuous learning, and has a passion for assisting in surgeries.
"Paul’s inclusion in Becker's list highlights his expertise in navigating the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare facilities," said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Health.
“Beyond his professional achievements, Jim is valued for his positive attitude and willingness to help others in our fast-paced environment. His commitment to excellence and customer service embodies the spirit of teamwork and dedication that we cherish at Day Kimball.”
The Ortho Group provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including sports medicine interventions, therapeutic services, and a broad spectrum of non-operative and surgical treatment options for injuries such as fractures, joint replacements, sprains, and strains.
Since Shannon’s passing, the Solomon family, along with their friends, have organized numerous fundraisers, channeling their grief into meaningful action.
07/03/2024
July 4th Office Closures
View a list of services and locations are observing office closures for the Fourth of July. ...
View a list of services and locations are observing office closures for the Fourth of July.
Jennifer began her career with DKH in 1986 and is currently a nurse in Maternal Child Health, where she provides exceptional care to women, newborns, and families throughout the entire journey from labor to discharge.
“Caitlyn exemplifies what it means to be a Healthcare Hero. Her dedication to serving our patients and community is truly inspirational.”
Love was in the air at Day Kimball Hospital as two dedicated staff members, Holly Rzepa and Doug Rogers, tied the knot on Friday, May 31.
This recognition reflects the best practices and care provided by DKMG’s Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pediatric Medicine practices.
Day Kimball Hospital Lead Public Safety Officer Dennis Gaffney has been named employee of the month for April by Day Kimball Health.
Thousands of randomly selected residents from all 169 Connecticut towns including Northeast Connecticut will be called on to participate in the 2024 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey as part of a large survey on happiness and quality of life.
An impressive thirteen physicians on the medical staff of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) across a variety of specialties have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s recently published “Top Doctors” list for 2024.
Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut's Second District recently visited Day Kimball Health (DKH) to witness firsthand the impact of a newly installed Siemens Agile Max Machine.
Greg Pike, PT, DPT, a physical therapist in the physical medicine and rehabilitation department at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, has been named employee of the month for March by Day Kimball Health .
04/30/2024
Day Kimball Health Appoints Vanessa M. Brown, MD, JD, FACEP, FAAEM to Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality
Vanessa M. Brown, MD, JD, FACEP, FAAEM, was recently named Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality at Day Kimball Health (DKH), a nonprofit community hospital and healthcare system serving Northeast Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. ...
Vanessa M. Brown, MD, JD, FACEP, FAAEM, was recently named Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality at Day Kimball Health (DKH), a nonprofit community hospital and healthcare system serving Northeast Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
At its March quarterly meeting and luncheon, Woman’s Board President Valentine Iamartino presented a check to Day Kimball Health (DKH) CEO, Kyle Kramer for $30,000 toward the pledge.
Stephanie Ouellette, medical assistant at Day Kimball Medical Group’s (DKMG) Pediatric Center is Day Kimball Health’s (DKH’s) employee of the month for February.
With an impressive turnout of approximately 110 attendees, including Woman’s Board members, DKH administrators and staff, sponsors, and community supporters, the event featured dinner, silent auction, raffles, and entertainment by John DonFrancisco of JDF Entertainment.
Aleksandra "Ola" Strelczuk phlebotomist for Day Kimball Health’s Laboratory and Blood Draw Services department, has been named employee of the month for January by Day Kimball Health (DKH).
Day Kimball Health Names Jim Perry, RN, BSN, December’s Employee of the Month
The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital is working to fulfill a $250,000 pledge to support Day Kimball Hospital’s recently acquired da Vinci surgical robotic system.
Dale Warner recently shared his inspirational story of resilience and hope in the face of the difficult diagnosis of Myelodysplasia.
Day Kimball Health is proud to partner with New England Donor Services to honor and remember those who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
12/22/2023
DKH Holiday Hours
Happy holidays! Learn more about our closures and modified hours for our practices and outpatient services during the holiday season. ...
Happy holidays! Learn more about our closures and modified hours for our practices and outpatient services during the holiday season.
Day Kimball Health has named Ann DiPierdomenico MSW, LMSW, medical social worker for Day Kimball Healthcare at Home employee of the month for November.
For a seventh consecutive year, DKH will be collecting personal care items, hats, gloves, blankets, and more for those in need across Northeast Connecticut.
"Doreen is truly the embodiment of what it means to be an Employee of the Month awardee,” said Kyle Kramer, DKH chief executive officer. “Her friendly nature, helpful spirit, and commitment to serving our patients make her an exceptional employee and team member."
The Hriceniak Award recognizes registered nurses who demonstrate excellence in nursing leadership. To receive the prestigious award, a nursing supervisor or CEO must serve as a visionary role model in the development and implementation of innovative projects that positively affect the ever-changing home care and hospice environment.
11/20/2023
Dueling Pianos Raises over $22,000 to Benefit Day Kimball Healthcare At Home
DKH welcomed back Savage Pianos, a high-energy rock & roll dueling piano show, whose talented musicians are recognized as headline entertainers around the world. The group’s enthusiasm was infectious, and no song was out of question as they performed everything from Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing to The Weather Girls’ It’s Raining Men and more. ...
DKH welcomed back Savage Pianos, a high-energy rock & roll dueling piano show, whose talented musicians are recognized as headline entertainers around the world. The group’s enthusiasm was infectious, and no song was out of question as they performed everything from Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing to The Weather Girls’ It’s Raining Men and more.
The Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation recently received a community grant of $2,000 from the Walmart Supercenter in Putnam in support of Day Kimball At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT.
Heritage Valley Ford Makes Donation to Day Kimball Health’s Oncology Transportation Fund
The Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation held their Cruise, BBQ & Brew Motorcycle and Car Cruise on Sunday, August 27, and raised over $25,800 to benefit the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH.
Day Kimball Health's (DKH) WIC program, an essential component of DKH’s mission to enhance community health and well-being, has been awarded a $2.95 million grant by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The grant will facilitate the expansion of services in Windham County with the assistance of the ACCESS Community Action Agency.
08/21/2023
Day Kimball Health Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Day Kimball Health (DKH) announced today that it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. ...
Day Kimball Health (DKH) announced today that it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Day Kimball Health (DKH) is proud to announce that Day Kimball Hospital has been recognized as one of the 153 “Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
The Solomon family and friends make donation to the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH in memory of Shannon Labonte who passed away from a rare form of cancer on April 27, 2018.
The Community Champion award is presented to an individual that has made a substantive, yet unrecognized, contribution to our community.
An impressive sixteen physicians on the medical staff of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) across a variety of specialties have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s recently published “Top Doctors” list for 2023.
DKH Foundation’s Beer & Wine Tasting fundraising event, held Friday, May 5 at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, was attended by a crowd of over 200 guests and raised more than $21,000 for the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH.
For the fifth consecutive time, Day Kimball Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) continues to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including
Day Kimball Medical Group (DKMG), a division of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH), is pleased to announce the successful renewal of its Patient-Centered Medical Home™ (PCMH™) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
Day Kimball Health’s (DKH) Cruisin’ for Cancer Care committee hosted its annual Guest Bartender Night at Marley’s Pub at the Black Dog Bar & Grille on Thursday, March 30, and more than $17,600 was raised through cash tips to benefit the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH.
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) continues to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) announced today that Covenant Health, Inc. has given DKH notice that its planned affiliation will not proceed.
Day Kimball Hospital is pleased to announce it has recently earned its 6th consecutive CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The CNOR Strong designation is given to facilities having at least 50% of its operating room (OR) nursing staff CNOR certified, and provides programs that reward and recognize its certified nurses.
Funds Support Day Kimball Hospital’s da Vinci Surgical Robotic System
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mary Ellen Snyder, RN, one of the health system’s longest-serving employees.
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) continues to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including
Day Kimball Hospital Welcomes Northeastern Connecticut’s First Baby of the New Year
Woman's Board of Day Kimball Hospital Raises $30,000 Towards $250,000 Pledge
Day Kimball Healthcare’s 33rd Annual Tree of Life Ceremony Raises Over $34,000 to Benefit Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT
SPIROL International Corporation Employees Raise over $13,700 for the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare
12/22/2022
DKH Holiday Hours 2022
Happy holidays! Please be advised of the following closures and modified hours for these practices and outpatient services during the holiday season. ...
Happy holidays! Please be advised of the following closures and modified hours for these practices and outpatient services during the holiday season.
Day Kimball Healthcare has received a $16,000 donation from the Putnam Police Department’s Pink Patch Project, an annual fundraiser which helps support local patients fighting breast cancer.
11/21/2022
Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic Raises Over $132,000
The 38th Annual Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) Centreville Bank Golf Classic was held at the Connecticut National Golf Club on Friday, September 9. Sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who participated in or supported this year’s event raised more than $132,000, the net proceeds of which will benefit Day Kimball Healthcare’s continued growth. ...
The 38th Annual Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) Centreville Bank Golf Classic was held at the Connecticut National Golf Club on Friday, September 9. Sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who participated in or supported this year’s event raised more than $132,000, the net proceeds of which will benefit Day Kimball Healthcare’s continued growth.
Northeast Flooring & Kitchens Makes Donation to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare
For the fourth consecutive time, Day Kimball Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
Pomfret School Girl’s Field Hockey Team Makes Donation to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare
Woodstock Academy Medical Club Makes Food Donation to Day Kimball Healthcare’s Food Pantry
DKH blood draw and laboratory services at the Day Kimball Healthcare Center in Plainfield has modified hours. Learn more.
Day Kimball Healthcare’s Cruise, BBQ & Brew Motorcycle and Car Cruise raises over $23,000 to benefit the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH.
Longtime DKH employee Melanie Swantek coordinated a ramp build at the home of a former at Home services patient wanting to return home to her family.
The Solomon family and friends make donation to the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH in memory of Shannon Labonte who passed away from a rare form of cancer on April 27, 2018.
Day Kimball Healthcare Receives Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Award from the USDA
Wellcare Medicare Advantage members in Northeast Connecticut now have in-network access to Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) providers and facilities under a new agreement with Wellcare, effective April 4, 2022.
An impressive seventeen physicians on the medical staff of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) across a variety of specialties have been named to Connecticut Magazine’s recently published “Top Doctors” list for 2022.
For the third consecutive time, Day Kimball Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
Day Kimball Medical Group (DKMG), a division of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH), has been awarded recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home™ (PCMH™) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital (WBDKH) announced the completion of a three-year, $200,000 pledge in support of renovations to Day Kimball Hospital’s (DKH) Burdick Family Birthing Center, and presented a check in the amount of $5,882 to DKH leadership at its quarterly membership meeting held on March 10.
Martin Durtschi, MD, FACS, has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality at Day Kimball Healthcare
03/04/2022
Day Kimball Healthcare Receives $158,000 Gift from Gellert Estate
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) has announced it has received a gift for $158,000 from the estate of Theodore ‘Ted’ and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Gellert of Abington, Connecticut. The gift will support the community hospital and health system’s programs, and was bequeathed to the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, and to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. ...
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) has announced it has received a gift for $158,000 from the estate of Theodore ‘Ted’ and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Gellert of Abington, Connecticut. The gift will support the community hospital and health system’s programs, and was bequeathed to the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, and to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visited Day Kimball Hospital today to meet with DKH administration, board members, medical leadership, and Putnam Mayor Barney Seney.
Day Kimball Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), and is the only hospital in the region to hold this designation.
Day Kimball Healthcare Receives Over $13,000 from SPIROL International Corporation, Proceeds to Benefit the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) is pleased to announce the recent launch of its newly revamped and improved website.
DKH's 32nd annual Tree of Life Ceremony, held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 11 locations across northeast Connecticut, has raised more than $35,000 to support hospice and palliative care services in the region
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) continues to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including
First-Time Parents Reflect on “Stellar” Maternity Care at Day Kimball Hospital During Pandemic
05/21/2021
Stroke Awareness
May is National Stroke Awareness month, the perfect time to reflect on the impact that stroke has on our community and ...
May is National Stroke Awareness month, the perfect time to reflect on the impact that stroke has on our community and
04/07/2021
Local Teacher Shares COVID-19 Vaccination Experience
Educators across Northeast Connecticut are now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a partnership between Day Kimball Healthcare and the Northeast District Department of Health. Among those ...
Educators across Northeast Connecticut are now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a partnership between Day Kimball Healthcare and the Northeast District Department of Health. Among those
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