Mark your calendars! On Friday, August 8th, 2025, we’ll be hosting our 7th Annual Healthcare Leaders & Scholarship Fundraising Dinner - a signature evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, supporting rising talent, and investing in the future of healthcare leadership.

This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we come together to uplift the next generation. The scholarship support raised through this dinner directly fuels the aspirations of students who are committed to making a meaningful difference in our communities.

This year, we are honoring two students with a $3,000 scholarship (each). Expect an evening of empowering conversation, networking with healthcare leaders across Connecticut, music, awards, and more!

This event will be hosted at Race Brook Country Club in Orange, CT. Stay tuned for more information.

On July 17th at 6:00pm, join us for a conversation on how immigration has shaped and added to CT, the challenges immigrants face, and the role each of us can play in building a healthier future for refugee and immigrant communities.

This conversation will feature leaders from the Connecticut Institute on Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI).

REGISTER TODAY! https://forms.gle/wPUNBxYHMqzJ5YZG9

Join us for a group hike in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month - a refreshing walk in nature to support wellness, connection, and conversation. This community event encourages open dialogue about mental health while enjoying the healing power of the outdoors. All are welcome - let’s take steps together toward breaking the stigma.

REGISTER TODAY: https://forms.gle/h7fV3eKfujj6jWDH9

Join us for our upcoming coffee chat with a healthcare executive! This will be an opportunity for early and mid-careerists to connect with a local senior healthcare executive for an intimate conversation at a local coffeeshop.

REGISTER TODAY: https://forms.gle/Pu2UYXdgo7rS5qxY8 

The Connecticut Health Council's Annual Healthcare Summit is taking place, and N.A.H.S.E. Members will receive a registration discount.

This year’s summit is tailored for healthcare executives, policymakers, health insurance leaders, and stakeholders seeking to deepen their knowledge of value-based care and explore how strategic collaboration can drive improved health outcomes and greater equity across the healthcare ecosystem.

Thursday, May 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
University of Saint Joseph, Hoffman Auditorium – West Hartford, CT 
1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

To register, click this link: https://buytickets.at/metrohartfordalliance/1527376?a=PARTNERDISCOUNT#ticket_selection and select “PARTNER.”

Lace up for a cause that moves us all!

N.A.H.S.E. Connecticut is proud to support this year’s Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CTBHI) Race in the Park! This annual event raises awareness and critical support for breast cancer research, and we’re honored to support Gina Calder, leading the way as a CTBHI 2025 Race Chair. Whether you're walking, running, or just showing love from the sidelines, we invite N.A.H.S.E. members, family, and friends to join team Strength in Pink, and be part of something meaningful.

Stick around after the race for line dancing at 11:00 AM to some of your favorite songs! We're keeping the energy high and the community strong.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
6:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Race) | 11:00 AM (Line Dancing)
Walnut Hill Park
184 W Main Street, New Britain, CT 06052

Sign up here: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/teams/hartford-healthcare-strength-in-pink-1

For more information, click here: https://www.ctbhi.org/the-race/race-info

On Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, N.A.H.S.E. CT will partner with the Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) for a Giving Day of Service, in observance of Earth Day, through a community gardening and street cleaning event.

As part of our ongoing commitment to impact and serve, we’d love for you to be a part of this incredible initiative. This is more than just volunteering; it’s a chance to connect, uplift, and contribute to something that brings benefit to our community and world.

To participate, please complete the sign-up form by close of business on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. 

Direct link to register: https://forms.gle/rEVAQ4xSXRL6ZQCZ9

If you have any questions, email us at admin@nahsect.org.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming chapter virtual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM!

The conversation with Jai-Me and Dawn is open to the public. We will be joined by both a renowned National Health Policy Expert, Dawn. H. Johnson and the Assistant Dean of DEI at Brown University, Jai-Me Potter-Rutledge. These distinguished speakers will lead an engaging discussion on the current political landscape and its impact on advancing health equity—a timely and critical conversation for us all.

Following the discussing featuring Jai-Me and Dawn, the next portion of the time is a closed meeting for members only. This virtual meeting will serve as an opportunity for you to connect with fellow chapter members, be apprised of chapter business items and upcoming activities, and learn how to engage with the chapter.

REGISTER TODAY: https://forms.gle/n9wDh7BEAgqAxn348

We are excited to share that Dr. Uché Blackstock will be in Stamford, Connecticut this Thursday, January 30th, Ferguson Library at 6:30pm. Dr. Blackstock is a nationally renowned physician, health equity leader, and author, with a powerful perspective on addressing racism in medicine. She served as one of the speakers at the 39th N.A.H.S.E. Annual Education Conference in Florida - if you couldn't attend the last conference, here's your opportunity to experience a taste of what you missed!

Event details: 

Dr. Uché Blackstock will discuss her NYT best-selling memoir Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, the story of her career and an account of the deep inequities that still exist in American healthcare, with Sheryl Battles. 

RSVP link: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/event/evening-dr-uche-blackstock-author-legacy-black-physician-reckons-racism-medicine.

On January 20th, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, N.A.H.S.E. CT will partner with Trinity Health Of New England and local community organizations for a Day of Service. See below for available shifts - you can participate in however many you’d like!

To participate, sign up via this form by close of business on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. All events are within the Hartford area. If you have any questions, email us at admin@nahsect.org. 

Available shifts & partnering organizations:

• 8:30–11:30 AM - Joan C Dauber Food Pantry at Saint Francis Hospital: Distributing food to families in need in our community.

• 12:30–2:30 PM - YMCA of Greater Hartford: Creating "I Have a Dream” vision boards with youth and young adults.

• 5:30–7:30 PM - Mind, Body, and Soul Community Conversations: Community discussion on how to be the best you in 2025 & a cooking demonstration.

REGISTER HERE BY JANUARY 15TH!

In this season of gratitude and giving, we invite you to volunteer with the chapter on Thursday, November 28, 2024 for Thanksgiving for All. This is an opportunity to join community members in delivering Thanksgiving meals to families across the New Haven area on Thanksgiving morning. Over 1,000 families will be served!

To participate, please complete this brief form by Friday, November 1st so we can coordinate group participation: https://forms.gle/6ohgUFaxfCXSuHVHA. More details will be provided in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for serving!

Join us for an interactive webinar with healthcare leaders from across the industry, who will share insight on different career paths! Learn more and register today!

REGISTER HERE.

Join members of N.A.H.S.E. Connecticut, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (Tri-State Chapter), and the Connecticut Association of Healthcare Executives for the 2nd Annual Better Together event! This an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals across our region, celebrate equity in action, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be an opportunity to support a local community-based organization. This event is open to all! Tickets are: 

• $10 for members of N.A.H.S.E., NALHE, or ACHE

• $15 for non-members

Purchase your tickets and REGISTER today: https://www.nalhe.org/event/nalhe-ctahe-nahsect-ct-better-together/

Join us for the Inaugural Connecticut Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit on Saturday, November 9, 2024, organized by Saint Mary’s Hospital – Trinity Health Of New England. The summit will take place in Waterbury at the Palace Theater and UConn Waterbury from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. This event will provide a mentorship experience like no other to 800 young students and we need you to make an impactful difference in their lives. 

Saint Mary's Hospital is looking for volunteers and mentors for small groups of six to eight students during their hands-on breakout sessions. The day features a keynote speech from Dr. Dale Okorodudu, founder of Black Men in White Coats, followed by a fireside chat, along with Black Men In White Coats and Black Women in White Coats panel discussions during the afternoon session.

 Sign Up: Two-Step Process

1. Register directly with Saint Mary’s Hospital. During your registration, select the “Volunteers, Mentors and Break Out Facilitators” ticket type, and click YES when answering “Check here if you were contacted by an organizer to volunteer”: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-marys-hospital-hosts-black-men-in-white-coats-youth-summit-registration-952776388827.

2. Let N.A.H.S.E. CT know you're participating. Complete this brief form, so we know you're participating: https://forms.gle/65WF37EMXui3z6e8A. 

Learn more about the event here: https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/health-and-wellness/black-men-in-white-coats-summit.

Members, come one, come all! Join us for a fantastic, jam-packed evening of connection and more. This Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute (201 N Mountain Rd. Plainville, CT). 

This will be an opportunity for you to connect with fellow chapter members, be apprised of chapter business items and upcoming activities, and learn how to engage with the chapter. We are honored to have Vincent T. Wright, MBA (VP of Revenue Cycle, Hartford HealthCare) as our keynote speaker, who will offer some perspectives and insights on how to lead through change. 

Please register by Monday October 21: https://forms.gle/VvtxNKM2aE7XiV7M7 

Are you looking for an opportunity to unwind and build on your new and existing N.A.H.S.E conference connections? On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 4:30pm EST, join the #NortheastRegion N.A.H.S.E Chapters for our 2nd Annual "LET'S GET SOCIAL" Networking Mixer at Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap in Fort Lauderdale, FL! Get ready to connect with institutional members, seasoned professionals, and the next generation of healthcare leaders to discover new connections, opportunities, and experiences. Mark your calendars and RSVP for an unforgettable conference networking experience you don't want to miss on opening day! 

RSVP Today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nahse-northeast-region-chapters-2nd-annual-lets-get-social-mixer-tickets-961544584737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come join us for a delightful evening at Gouveia Vineyards as N.A.H.S.E. CT hosts a Wine Social to celebrate the flavors of fall. Sip on a variety of handcrafted wines or a selection of non-alcoholic beverages while enjoying the picturesque vineyard views and crisp autumn air. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and savor the season.

This is a great opportunity to network with fellow N.A.H.S.E. CT members and other healthcare professionals across the state. We look forward to seeing you there.

COST: $13 per person

REGISTER HERE!

N.A.H.S.E. Connecticut presents the 6th Annual Healthcare Leaders Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner - taking place on Friday, August 16th, at the Woodwinds in Branford at 7:00 PM ET.

Join us as we recognize outstanding achievements and inspire future leaders. Enjoy networking, awards, and a dynamic panel featuring 3 healthcare presidents across Connecticut - including:

• Gina L. Calder, MBA, MPH, FACHE (Hartford HealthCare)

• Pamela Sutton-Wallace, MPH (Yale New Haven Health)

• Valerie Powell-Stafford, FACHE (Trinity Health Of New England)

This spectacular trio of healthcare leaders will be bringing you key insights and perspectives on their experiences, and various topics across the spectrum of healthcare.

Your tickets and donations support the N.A.H.S.E. CT Education Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to graduate students across our region.

Member price: $55
General Admission: $65

Get your tickets or become a sponsor today by visiting: https://nahsedinner.eventbrite.com.

You do not want to miss out on this remarkable event, which provides such an incredible benefit to the next generation of healthcare leaders!

Join N.A.H.S.E. CT and other organizations across Connecticut as we support the Kendall Wyche Foundation’s flagship event: Field of Dreams: Athletes Unite for Diabetes

About Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams is a groundbreaking initiative crafted to empower student athletes navigating diabetes. The Kendall Wyche Foundation believes in fostering a nurturing ecosystem that champions every athlete’s aspirations, ensuring diabetes doesn’t dim their potential in sports or life.

Event Description
Come join us in forging a dynamic alliance among coaches, teams, and student athletes managing diabetes. Through tailored workshops, informative materials, and access to diabetes management experts, Field of Dreams empowers coaches and teams with the know-how and tools to uplift and embolden student athletes effectively.

This rain or shine event will include simultaneous tracks; educational seminars for caregivers and sporting challenges for the children.

Registration is free and includes access to all activities, speakers, and the resource fair.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE!

In honor of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for another opportunity to center our wellness and well-being! Held in partnership with the Yogativiti Studio in Shelton, CT this event is free of charge. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this event is suitable for all levels of experience. It will provide an opportunity to unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with fellow N.A.H.S.E., CTAHE, and NALHE Tri-State members in a tranquil environment.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key, so join us in this opportunity for relaxation and stress-reduction.

This event is open to all! Light refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER HERE!

The Communications & Membership Committee invites all current chapter members to a special membership meeting this month! On top of an opportunity to network with others across the chapter, you'll also learn ways you can take advantage of what N.A.H.S.E. has to offer locally and across the country. We will also hold the election for our next Chapter Parliamentarian!

REGISTER to attend here!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for another opportunity to center our wellness and well-being! Held in partnership with the Yogativiti Studio in Shelton, CT this event is free of charge. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this event is suitable for all levels of experience. It will provide an opportunity to unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with fellow N.A.H.S.E. members in a tranquil environment.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key, so join us in this opportunity for relaxation and stress-reduction.

This event is open to all! Light refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER HERE

Take a moment. Center your wellness and well-being through mindfulness.

Join us for a session facilitated by Brian Thompson, Community Management Director at Copper Beech Institute. This guided meditation session is geared to help you reduce stress, clear your mind, and bring relaxation. We recommend having a journal accessible to take notes.

Enjoy a networking session from 5:45PM-6:00PM to connect with health professionals and community members across the state. The guided session begins at 6:00PM.

This session is open to all!

REGISTER HERE

Young Professionals & Mid-Careerists - Save the Date!

Join fellow N.A.H.S.E. Connecticut members for an intimate conversation with a local healthcare executive. During this conversation, participants will have an opportunity to engage with Okey Agba, MBA - Chief Financial Officer at Hartford HealthCare.

Space is limited for this event.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: To register, email: nahse.ctchapter@gmail.com.

This event is open to active members of N.A.H.S.E.

Join us for our virtual March Membership Meeting, which will be held via Zoom.

6:00-6:45pm will be an interactive discussion open to the public.

6:50pm-7:30pm will be closed to members only, for the business portion of our membership meeting.

Reserve your spot: REGISTER HERE