Skip to main content
Find a DoctorGet Care Now
Skip to main content
Explore Our Health System
Pay a BillContact UsAboutNews & KnowledgeMedical ProfessionalsCareers
My chart icon, a folder with a heart in the middle. MyChart
Search icon magnifying glass

Popular Services

View All Services

Popular Locations

View All Locations

Frequent Searches

Contrast

Contact

Share

Give Now

MyChart

Help

Contrast

Off
On

Contact

Share

Give Now

MyChart

Explore this section

Bridgeport Hospital marks EMS Week with new provider award

EMS provider of the year

Thursday, May 25, 2017

BRIDGEPORT, CT (May 25, 2017) – Bridgeport Hospital celebrated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 24 by acknowledging its important partnership with area ambulance companies and presenting its first EMS Provider of the Year Award to Dane Johansson, a paramedic with American Medical Response and Stratford EMS.

“Dane maintains the highest standards of clinical excellence and professionalism,” said Bridgeport Hospital EMS Coordinator Wesley Young in presenting the award during a ceremony in the hospital’s ambulance bay. “He has provided fantastic care over the past year to too many critical patients to count, and always does it with a smile. He consistently receives feedback on his positive attitude and skill from staff members.”

With more than 90,000 annual visits, Bridgeport Hospital has one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. At the May 24 event, hospital leaders said they depend on cooperation with community-based ambulance companies to provide lifesaving emergency care to residents.

Similar Articles

4/7/2026

Bridgeport Hospital honored with prestigious Prism Award by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Bridgeport, CT (April, 7, 2026) – Bridgeport Hospital recently received the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Prism Award, one of the highest national recognitions for nursing leadership-driven organizational excellence. It recognizes organizations that support the strategic objectives of addressing disparities in health care outcomes, healthy work environments, nurse well-being and safety across all roles and settings within a healthcare organization. It’s presented to only one organization nationwide each year.

3/20/2026

Bridgeport Hospital makes additional investment in lifesaving prehospital blood transfusion program with help of EMS partners

Bridgeport, CT (March 20, 2026) – Ten months after Bridgeport Hospital launched its lifesaving prehospital blood transfusion program, the hospital is making even more investment in the program. Bridgeport Hospital is providing new, upgraded coolers for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies to store the blood that paramedics need to administer blood transfusions directly in their ambulances at the point of care. The $40,000 investment was made thanks to the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation.

3/17/2026

Registration now open for Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus 2026 Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, 3K Fitness Run and Kid’s Fun Run to be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026

MILFORD,CT (March 16, 2026) - The popular Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, 3K Fitness Walk and Kid’s Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, May 10 starting at 7:45 am. The event features something for every member of the family, thanks to the generosity of presenting sponsor Dillon’s Services of Shelton.