Hartford Hospital, founded in 1854, is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England with one of the region's busiest surgery practices. It is annually ranked among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and has been recognized nationally for the quality of many of its programs, including cardiology, cancer, stroke and joint and spine care. The 867-bed regional referral center provides high-quality care in all clinical disciplines. Among its divisions is The Institute of Living, a 114-bed mental health facility with a national and international reputation of excellence. Jefferson House, a 104-bed long-term care facility, is also a special division of Hartford Hospital. The hospital’s major centers of clinical excellence include cardiology, oncology, emergency services and trauma, mental health, women’s health, orthopaedics, bloodless surgery and advanced organ transplantation. Hartford Hospital owns and operates the state’s only air ambulance system, LIFE STAR. Hartford Hospital is a Level I trauma center and has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and for its ventricular assist device destination therapy program. Hartford Hospital is one of the two leading transplant (heart, liver and kidney) centers in the state of Connecticut. It serves as the major teaching hospital for various residencies and fellowships offered by the UConn School of Medicine.
