Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

10/19/2026

Losing weight is one thing. Keeping it off is another. 💙

Mehak Gandhi, MD, a primary care clinician with the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, shares practical tips for maintaining weight loss, from building sustainable eating habits and staying active to enjoying your favorite foods in moderation.

The key? Consistency over perfection.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4i7ZVr4

Keeping weight off can be tricky. These six simple strategies can make it a little easier to keep weight off.

10/13/2026

Is it the changing seasons, or something more?

Coughs, allergies, fatigue and sore throats can be common this time of year. But when a symptom is new, persistent or getting worse, it may be time to take a closer look.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group clinician Syed Hussain, MD, shares six symptoms you shouldn’t simply chalk up to the changing seasons, including when breathing changes, fatigue or dizziness deserve a conversation with your doctor.

Know what to watch for this fall🍂:

Fall allergies and seasonal illness can make it easy to brush off how you're feeling. Here are the symptoms that you shouldn't ignore.

10/08/2026

Does collagen powder really work?

Collagen supplements are everywhere, but what does the research actually say?

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group clinician Christelle Nimba, APRN, breaks down what we know about collagen and whether it can really benefit your skin, joints, hair and nails.

Get the facts before adding collagen to your routine:

Does collagen work? Here's what research suggests about collagen for skin, joints, hair and nails -- and what to know before trying it.

09/06/2026

Fall sports are back, but is your child ready?

Andaleeb Shariff, MD, shares six things parents should check before the season gets underway, from sports physicals and past injuries to conditioning, hydration and proper equipment.

A little preparation can help young athletes stay healthy and ready to play. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cuN409

Fall sports safety starts before the first practice. Check your child's physical, equipment, conditioning, hydration and recovery.

09/04/2026

A grateful patient’s words helped shine a light on Allison Forrest, RN, our August HHCMG DAISY Award recipient. 🌼

The patient recognized Allison for her kindness, patience and exceptional bedside manner, sharing how she takes the time to explain procedures, answer questions and make patients feel heard, respected and supported.

Thank you, Allison, for making a difference through compassionate care every day!

08/22/2026

Burnout can look a lot like everyday stress, but knowing the difference matters.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group’s Joe Li, DO, shares seven signs that stress may have crossed into burnout, from persistent exhaustion and irritability to feeling detached, struggling to catch up and finding that rest no longer feels restorative.

Learn what to watch for and when it may be time to ask for support. Read Dr. Li’s expert advice: https://bit.ly/3TYafK2

Dr. Li explains how to recognize the signs of burnout, why they can be easy to miss and what to do before stress takes a greater toll.

08/19/2026

🌻 Celebrating a Sunflower who goes above and beyond for patients!

Congratulations to Marianne, patient service coordinator at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Rheumatology in Southington, on being named our latest HHC MG Sunflower Award honoree.

Marianne was recognized for the kindness, professionalism and dedication she brings to every patient interaction. Recently, she helped a distressed patient resolve a scheduling issue by advocating on the patient’s behalf and coordinating with another facility.

It’s the kind of compassionate support that can make a stressful healthcare experience feel a little easier. 💛

08/14/2026

Diet soda may be sugar-free, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a healthy everyday choice. 🥤

Christelle Nimba, APRN, shares how frequent diet soda consumption may affect your body including its impact on your teeth, digestion, sleep and more.

Diet soda may be sugar-free, but it can still affect your body. Here's what to know about teeth, digestion, sleep, weight and more.

08/13/2026

Celebrating Our Newest Manager University Graduates! 🎓

Strong leaders help create strong teams, and ultimately, better experiences for the patients we serve.

Please join us in congratulating 22 Hartford HealthCare Medical Group managers who recently completed Manager University, a three-day leadership development program focused on building skills in communication, patient experience, leadership and more.

05/14/2026

At Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care in Winsted, five colleagues turned a routine appointment into a birthday celebration to remember.

When a patient arrived for her visit on her 85th birthday, Patient Service Coordinators Alexis Moranino, Ashlee O’Connor and Lee Stavola grabbed party hats to help celebrate the occasion. Medical Assistant Helenna Hauser decorated the exam room door, and Dr. Stephanie Morton joined in with her own festive headband throughout the visit.

The patient later joked that it was “a much better birthday gift than her mammogram earlier in the morning.”

Small moments like these can make a lasting impact and remind us that healthcare is about more than appointments — it’s about making people feel seen, valued and cared for. 🎉