Hartford is Connecticut’s capital city and home to two hospitals, yet it can feel like a healthcare desert—especially for families in need of primary and pediatric care. The lack of providers in Hartford creates a real barrier for families to get the healthcare they need. The Village understands the importance
of integrating primary care with behavioral health, so we created a new partnership to improve outcomes in Hartford.
Thanks to the collaboration with Hartford HealthCare and OnMed, an innovative healthcare and technology company, we have a virtual CareStation in our building on Wethersfield Avenue in the city’s South End. Anyone can walk in with no appointment, have their vital signs taken and speak with a real-life certified healthcare professional through the CareStation. Insurance is not required, and during each visit the glass automatically darkens to ensure patient privacy. The kiosk even cleans itself after each visit.
Hartford HealthCare and The Village share the same mission and belief of meeting people where they are in the community, and this partnership does precisely that.
Debra Hayes, Chief Integration Officer at Hartford HealthCare, says this could be a game changer for all families who struggle to access healthcare. “Hartford HealthCare and The Village share the same mission and belief of meeting people where they are in the community, and this partnership does precisely that.”
The Village South site also offers clients a pharmacy, outpatient mental health services and even free income tax preparation during tax season. The result is an easy one-stop shop for families and healthier outcomes all around.
“Together we have helped The Village’s clients and our patients, and members of the surrounding community, access more affordable, high-quality healthcare services right in their backyard.”
