Community Programs And Services Offered By Bridgeport Hospital

Blood Pressure Screenings — Bridgeport Hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings at the following locations and times:

éBridgeport North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue, July 5, 1 to 3 pm

éFairfield Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, July 25, 9:30 to 11:30 am

éFairfield Library, 1080 Old Post Road, July 10, 9:30 to 11:30 am

éMiddlebrook Farms, 2750 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, July 13, 1 to 2:30 pm

éShelton United Methodist Homes, 580 Long Hill Avenue, July 25, 12:30 to 2:30 pm

éStratford Baldwin Center, 1000 West Broad Street, July 5, 10 am to noon

éStratford Library, 2203 Main Street, July 10, 12:30 to 2:30 pm

éTrumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, July 13, 9:30 to 11:30 am

For information, call toll free 888-357-2396.

First Aid And Safety Classes — Bridgeport Hospital’s Emergency Care Institute will offer the Administration of Medication self-care class from 6 to 9 pm July 11. All classes are held in the duPont Board Room at Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street. To register, call 203-384-4497. Cost: $25; $15 for injectable medications only. For information about workplace or community-based group classes, call 203-384-4748.

Look Good...Feel Better — The American Cancer Society program that helps women with cancer improve their appearance and self-image through hands-on beauty techniques, will be offered 5 to 6:30 pm July 11 in the first-floor Operations Conference Room at Bridgeport Hospital. Parking and admission are free, and light refreshments will be served. To register, call toll free 888-357-2396.

Senior Driving Course — AARP’s Senior Driving Course will be offered 9 am to 1 pm July 8 and 15 first-floor duPont Board Room at Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street. The fee of $10 covers handouts and instructional materials. To register, call toll free 888-357-2396. Classes are taught by trained AARP instructors. Successful completion may entitle seniors to a discount on automobile insurance premiums.

Billing Questions — Bridgeport Hospital provides free, confidential assistance to patients and families with questions about their hospital bills. Financial counselors are available during regular business hours to privately discuss billing issues and payment assistance options, including eligibility for free or discounted care. Bridgeport Hospital also pays a state employee to be on-site to help patients apply for Medicaid and other state assistance programs. For an appointment to see a financial counselor call 203-384-3449.