Charlotte Hungerford’s Cancer Center Expands
New Linear Accelerator Coming Soon To Kennedy Drive
Adds New Lymphedema & Complementary Services 

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is expanding the scope and services of its cancer care program in Torrington including a major addition at The Center For Cancer Care to accommodate a new linear accelerator capable of delivering image guided radiation therapy (IGRT). The program has also added lymphedema evaluation and treatment to the menu of complementary therapies and services offered to cancer patients and their families.

CHH Reaches $1 Million Milestone In Campaign to Fund Patient Care Support Network

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) has been busy developing and implementing a new Patient Care Support Network (PCSN) that utilizes the most advanced information technology available to improve patient safety and medical care. The hospital’s fundraising efforts to support the project have received a major boost with the announcement that CHH recently exceeded $1,000,000 in donations and pledges as part of their multi-year giving campaign.

CHH Announces New Latino Outreach Educator

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) is proud to announce an important resource for area Hispanic women living in northwest Connecticut. Patricia Pepen is the new Outreach Educator for the hospital’s Early Detection Program (EDP) and is working to spread the word about the free screening services provided through this program.

NWCT Medical Walk-In Center Gets New Digital X-Ray
Technology improves image access and shortens exposure time for patients

The Charlotte Hungerford’s Northwest Medical Walk-In Center has purchased and installed a new digital X-ray imaging system thanks to the proceeds of The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s 9th Annual Golf Classic held this past June. The new FUJI System FCR XC-2 adds digital technology and capabilities to the center’s existing X-Ray machine and has many advantages over traditional X-ray that benefit both healthcare providers with their diagnoses and more convenient and timely access for patients.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Offers Free Prostate Health Talk

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) is offering a free prostate health education presentation. “New Treatments for and Old Problem: Issues of Prostate Health, Prostate Screenings and More” will be held on Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Memorial Conference Hall, 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington. Please RSVP to the CHH Events line at 860-496-6479.

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CHH Bereavement Council To Hold Service of Remembrance

The Bereavement Council and the Spiritual Care Department of The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital will be holding a Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, October 14, 2010. The service will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Montfort House Chapel at Lourdes in Litchfield, located at 83 Montfort Road, Litchfield.

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Free Mammogram Day Planned For Qualified Women At Hungerford Mammography Center

Have you or a woman you know been putting off getting a mammogram because of no insurance or a high deductible? The Hungerford Breast Health Center is sponsoring a free mammogram day on Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hungerford Mammography Center, 220 Kennedy Drive in Torrington.

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