September 11, 2024
Hartford Hospital is grateful to Leah Pfrommer, a Registered Dietician and Pilates Instructor, who generously gifted over 500 pairs of Bombas socks to the hospital’s Food & Nutrition Department.
“I wanted to express my deep appreciation to Hartford Hospital’s Food & Nutrition Department for the vital role they play in serving our community,” said Pfrommer, who partnered with Bombas to provide the gift. “Nutrition has always been a personal passion of mine and my experience working within inpatient and outpatient clinical settings has shown me the profound impact dieticians can have.”
“We are very thankful that Leah has chosen to support us and we are proud to have her as a part of our Hartford HealthCare family,” said Bimal Patel, EVP and COO, Hartford HealthCare. “Leah’s lifetime commitment to creating healthy habits and promoting food as medicine aligns with both our mission and colleagues’ hard work in creating a healthier community.”
Hartford Hospital’s Food & Nutrition Department plays a critical role in the hospital’s ability to care for patients and their loved ones by providing clinical nutrition expertise, as well as sustenance, strength, and comfort. The team ensures that caregivers, colleagues, volunteers, patients, and their visitors all have access to dietary education and a diverse selection of healthy foods throughout the hospital’s campus.
“Community has always been at the heart of my work and I am honored to contribute in this small way,” added Pfrommer. “I would like to extend my heartful thanks to Bimal Patel, the Food & Nutrition team, and everyone at Hartford Hospital for your unwavering service and dedication. This institution is more than just a hospital to me—it is a symbol of community, care, and compassion.”
“It is always special when a friend to our hospital can align their passions and philanthropy with our mission—and we are so grateful for Leah’s gift and recognition of our Food & Nutrition colleagues’ service to the community,” said Lynn B. Rossini, Vice President of Philanthropy, Hartford Hospital. “Philanthropy plays a major role in our mission and this generous gift is one meaningful example of the many different ways you can partner with us to support our compassionate care, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.”