Hospital For Special Care

Inpatient Care: Respiratory Services include caring for people who have made conscious decisions to live on life support. These patients require significant medical attention along with services to enhance quality of life. Our goal is to liberate patients from ventilator dependency so that they can resume their lives. The hospital for special care is recognized for having the highest ventilator-weaning rate in Connecticut and consistently exceeds the national average. Services for the clinical management of patients with serious respiratory conditions are provided on three distinct units. HSC's 36-bed Laurie Coleman Puglisi respiratory care unit and the 38-bed respiratory step-down unit provide care for patients with multi-system problems and ventilator assistance (27,183 Patient Days).

The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Outpatient Center is designed to meet the needs of patients that require assistance but do not require hospitalization. Whether from illness, surgery or injury, therapy may be needed to improve muscle strength, coordination and mobility. The Center offers a comprehensive team approach provided by our highly-skilled physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Outpatient Programs include Aquatic Therapy, Autism Services, Body Weight Support Elliptical Trainer, Concussion Management, Physical Therapy, Psychology and Neuropsychology Services, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics Program, Pulmonary Rehab, Speech Therapy, Swallowing Disorders Center, Neuromuscular Clinic including Parkinson's Clinic (54,040 Visits)