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64 | HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2, 2017 Leadership Nationally Leadership nationally is the penultimate pillar in our PEOPLE centered strategy. This component of our strategic plan reects our vision and commitment to make Trinity Health and catholic health care a true leader in the national conversation about health care. More importantly, it drives our actions and decisions as we help to create a stronger, healthier, more innovative health care delivery system. Our vision is clear: As a mission-driven innovative health care organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. By its very nature this vision sets up a challenging dichotomy. On the one hand we must participate in the national conversation regarding health care; but on the other we must remain completely engaged and committed to the local communities and individuals we serve. We believe that health care is hyper-local and our commitment to our communities demonstrates that belief. There are countless ways in which this local commitment is brought to life here in Hartford and across our region. Here are a few of the ways we are bringing national strength and recognition to Hartford and beyond. The Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, the rst and largest program of its kind, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Today, this nationally recognized program has completed more than 27,000 joint replacements. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center was also recognized as a Top 100 Hospital for Patient Experience by the Women's Choice Award. In addition to this recognition of overall excellence, several specic clinical programs received accolades, including cardiology, breast, labor and delivery and bariatrics. There is no better example of our local commitment than the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity, which is dedicated to engaging our community for optimal health. Our multi-cultural team is committed to a collaborative approach, one that includes working with grassroots neighborhood organizations, caregivers, health professionals, researchers, foundations, state agencies and others to eliminate health disparities in communities served by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. The result? We're saving lives. Through our prostrate screening program we have cared for nearly 70 men who tested positive but would have otherwise gone undetected. That is highly quantiable yet, at the same time, an immeasurable community impact. Through our Regional Health Ministry these good works are happening not only here, but in Waterbury and Springeld as well in fact, through our Transforming Communities Initiative, Mercy Medical Center has been a driving force behind an innovative nutrition program for the Springeld public schools. A brand new culinary center will create 60 new jobs, provide a training program in the culinary arts, and—most importantly— bring homemade quality and freshness to more than 30,000 students. This program was made possible through a working partnership between Trinity Health Of New England, Sodexo, the Springeld public school system, and local farmers. The blending of national strength and local commitment is a hallmark of Trinity Health Of New England. It's a powerful way to combine knowledge, resources, and expertise with local needs to make a difference in our communities. It's who we are, and it's what we do. Christopher M. Dadlez President and Chief Executive Ofcer Trinity Health Of New England Strengthening the future of our communities through good health. SPONSORED CONTENT