April 24, 2025
Pictured Above: Employees from Corporate Philanthropy Partner Anthem pose for a photo with Hartford Hospital’s leadership, philanthropy and Food4Health teams before volunteering on one of Hartford Hospital’s hydroponic rooftop farms. Pictured with Anthem’s team are Hartford Hospital President Cheryl Ficara, RN, MS; David Fichandler, Vice President of Administration, Hartford Hospital; Lynn B. Rossini, Vice President of Philanthropy, Hartford Hospital; David Juros, Food is Medicine Consultant, Hartford Hospital; Meghan Bianco, Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships, Hartford Hospital Philanthropy.
Hartford Hospital is grateful for our partnership with Anthem and their deep commitment to Hartford HealthCare. As a valued Corporate Philanthropy Partner, Anthem is making a meaningful impact across our entire system—including their vital investment in Hartford Hospital’s Food4Health program.
During an April 2025 visit to Hartford Hospital, several Anthem team members joined President Cheryl Ficara, RN, MS on one of the hospital’s rooftop farms, where they planted dozens of broccoli and bok choy seedlings. These vegetables will grow into nutritious produce, distributed at no cost to patients enrolled in Food4Health. Last year alone, Hartford Hospital’s hydroponic farms produced over 2,700 pounds of fresh foods and the hospital’s Food4Health Clinic is currently serving approximately 100 patients and families each week.
The Hartford HealthCare Corporate Partner Philanthropy Program offers unique opportunities for companies and their employees to support our mission, volunteer at our facilities, and participate in events that raise critical funds and awareness for community health.
We thank Anthem for their hands-on support and philanthropic leadership in addressing food insecurity and diet-related illnesses in our region.
Hartford Hospital invites you to contact a member of our Philanthropy Team is your organization is interested in exploring the Hartford HealthCare Corporate Partner Philanthropy Program or other ways you can support our mission.
