Day Kimball Healthcare

DKH's Walk & Race for the NECT Cancer Fund Set for August 11

May 11, 2018

Shannon Labonte of Danielson Named as Angel Ambassador Honoree in Memoriam Day Kimball Healthcare’s annual Walk & Race for the NECT Cancer Fund will be held Saturday, August 11, with check-in...

Day Kimball Healthcare Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

April 12, 2018

Day Kimball Healthcare has welcomed three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors for 2018. Peter Deary of Pomfret, Kathy Rocha of Woodstock and Nancy Weiss of Pomfret were approved as Day...

Guest Bartender Night Raises $10,500 for Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH

April 11, 2018

More than $10,500 was raised for the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH at Day Kimball Healthcare’s annual “Cruisin’ for Cancer Care” Guest Bartender Night at the Black Dog Bar & Grille on...

Author Night 2018 Coming Soon! Date TBD

March 16, 2018

Date & Time TBD Location TBD Presented by the Day Kimball Hospital Woman's Board Announcing our Author: David Margolick David Margolick is a long-time contributing editor at...

bankHometown Donates $6,000 to Day Kimball Healthcare Junior Volunteer Program

February 22, 2018

bankHometown and the bankHometown Foundation have donated $6,000 in support of Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) 2018 Junior Volunteer Program at Day Kimball Hospital. The sponsorship funds will...

Philanthropy Matters | Affecting the Future of Heart Health in Northeastern CT

February 22, 2018

February is American Heart Month, a time to remind us all to focus on our hearts, and encourage our families, friends, and loved ones to get involved in heart health. According to the American...

Woman's Board Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

May 5, 2018

Saturday, May 5 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Raceway Restaurant at the Thompson Speedway 205 East Thompson Road Thompson, CT 06277 Dress in bright colors and shout “Olé!” at this event hosted by the...

"Pumpkins & Pearls" Annual Auction and Cocktail Party

October 12, 2018

Friday, October 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. Thompson, CT Come and enjoy a wonderful evening at this annual fundraising event to support Day Kimball Healthcare At Home's in-home care programs which...

DKH Celebrity Scoops Night

August 9, 2018

Thursday, August 9, 2018 (Rain date: August 16) 6:00 p.m. Deary Bros./Mike's Stand 12 Intervale St., Putnam, CT Come enjoy a fun family evening filled with simple pleasures, including: ...

Hospice Tree of Life

December 2, 2018

Ceremony Locations Brooklyn Creamery Brook Retirement Village 36 Vina Lane, off Route 205 Canterbury ...

Walk & Race for NECT Cancer Fund

August 11, 2018

Saturday, August 11, 2018 9:00 a.m. start time Black Dog Bar & Grille 146 Park Rd., Putnam, CT Join us for a fun and friendly 5 mile walk and race to benefit those fighting cancer in...

Cruisin' for Cancer Care Guest Bartender Night

March 29, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Black Dog Bar & Grille Enjoy good friends for a good cause at this guest bartender event that serves to set the stage for the annual Cruisin'...

15th Annual Cruisin' for Cancer Care

June 24, 2018

Sunday, June 24, 2018 Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Thompson Speedway 205 E. Thompson Road, Thompson, CT Cruisin' for Cancer Care draws hundreds of motorcyclists and classic car...

Hundreds of Personal Care Items Collected for Those in Need Through Day Kimball's Warmth & Wellness Holiday Drive

January 19, 2018

Day Kimball Healthcare Director of Development Kristen Willis delivers a wide array of personal care and warmth items to TEEG Community Outreach Coordinator Jason Bleau at the TEEG office in...

Give it a Tri Triathlon

August 25, 2018

Join us for the 8th annual Give it a Tri! Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:00 a.m. start time Moosup Pond | Moosup Pond Rd., Plainfield, CT Register online now > View sponsorship...

DKH Annual D'Vine Wine Tasting

May 3, 2018

Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Stonehurst at Hampton Valley 119 Providence Turnpike | Hampton, CT (Intersection of 39 Drain Street, Hampton, CT and Rte. 6) Get a taste of...

Paddle for a Cure

June 10, 2018

Sunday, June 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. start time Riverside Park | Greenway Drive, Brooklyn, CT Click here for a Pledge Form Paddle for a Cure is a scenic and fun kayaking event held to benefit the...

Woman's Board Valentine Dinner Dance

February 3, 2018

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Mansion at Bald Hill 29 Plaine Hill Road | Woodstock, CT Enjoy a fun night out with your sweetheart or a girl’s night out for “Galentine’s” Day! 6:00 | Cocktails...

Day Kimball Hospital Putnam Bank Golf Classic

July 13, 2018

Friday, July 13, 2018 CT National Golf Club Now in its 34th year, the Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic signature event is our most significant fundraiser and has...

Philanthropy Matters | Year-End Giving

December 1, 2017

How to make the most of your year-end donations The holiday season is upon us and for many, it is not only a time for the exchange of gift wrapped presents, but a time of giving back. Whether...

Chain of Giving Leads to Poignant New Ritual for Cancer Patients at Day Kimball Hospital

October 10, 2017

Care providers at the Rose Bove LaRose Cancer Center at Day Kimball Hospital gather around the Center’s new ceremonial bell, which is rung by patients to mark their final treatment and celebrate...

Philanthropy Matters | Rallying the Troops

October 6, 2017

In the battle against breast cancer, NE CT knows how to call in the troops October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the color pink becomes infused with the autumn paint pallet, and the...

Author Night: An Evening with Joann Mead

November 15, 2017

Wednesday, November 15th 6:00 p.m. 459 Wolf Den Road | Brooklyn, CT Presented by the Day Kimball Hospital Woman's Board Joann Mead is a writer, teacher, and researcher. Her first...

Day Kimball Hospital Putnam Bank Golf Classic Raises More Than $100,000 to Support Healthcare in NE CT

July 20, 2017

The 33rd annual Day Kimball Hospital Putnam Bank Golf Classic has raised more than $100,000, the net proceeds of which will support services and upgrades to facilities and technology at Day Kimball...

Paddle for a Cure Raises $9,962 for Day Kimball Hospital Cancer Center

June 16, 2017

The seventh annual Paddle for a Cure, held Sunday, June 11 at Riverside Park in Brooklyn, CT, has raised $9,962 for the Rose Bove LaRose Cancer Center at Day Kimball Hospital. The funds will support...

Deary Memorial Garden Moved, Rededicated

June 8, 2017

The Deary Memorial Recognition Garden, created in 2007 to memorialize, honor and recognize cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer, was rededicated on May 18 at its new location on the grounds...

Philanthropy Matters | Achieving More Together

June 8, 2017

In May 2017, Day Kimball Healthcare announced that it is now a community partner of Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS). Building upon the strengths of two independent, community minded organizations, this...

POUND the Pavement | June 14

June 14, 2017

Wednesday, June 14 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, Kennedy Drive, Putnam register for this eventJoin us outside in the beautiful Riverview Marketplace Pavilion to channel...

POUND the Pavement | June 7

June 7, 2017

Wednesday, June 7 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, Kennedy Drive, Putnam register for this eventJoin us outside in the beautiful Riverview Marketplace Pavilion to channel...

Philanthropy Matters | The Annual Fund

April 28, 2017

The Annual Fund: Putting Your Philanthropy to Work Today Starting with Mrs. M. Day Kimball’s $5,000 donation in 1894, community support has been a long-standing tradition at Day Kimball Healthcare...

Day Kimball Hospital Completes "Green" Updates Thanks to $330,854 in Energy Incentives

April 28, 2017

Pictured left to right: ESC Energy Solutions Division Manager Mike Amedeo, DKH President and CEO Joseph Adiletta, DKH Director of Facilities Greg Harubin and ESC Corporate Marketing and Business...

Hayden's Hike for Hope

April 26, 2017

On Thursday, May 11, twenty-one year old Hayden Breault of Webster, MA will set out on a three month hike across the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,658 miles, beginning at the U.S.-Mexican border...

Putnam Bank Signs on as Title Sponsor for Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic, Pledges $25,000 to Support Healthcare in Northeast Connecticut

April 17, 2017

Putnam Bank President and CEO, Thomas Borner (center) presents a check toward its $25,000 pledge to Day Kimball Hospital to DKH Development Director Kristen Willis and DKH President and CEO Joseph...

Cruisin' for Cancer Care Guest Bartender Night Raises $6,125 to Benefit Cancer Fund

April 7, 2017

Day Kimball Healthcare’s Cruisin’ for Cancer Care committee hosted a Guest Bartender Night at the Black Dog Bar and Grille in Putnam on Thursday, March 30 and raised $6,125 for the Northeast...

Day Kimball Healthcare Voices Opposition at Capitol to Governor's Proposed Steep Tax Hike on Hospitals

April 6, 2017

Staff from Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) attended the Connecticut Hospital Association’s (CHA) Hospital Day at the Capitol on April 5 to voice opposition to measures in Governor Malloy’s proposed...

Lasagna Dinner to Benefit NECT Cancer Fund

April 8, 2017

Saturday, April 8 4:00 p.m. | Doors open for coffee 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner Served Danielson Methodist Church 9 Spring Street | Danielson The Danielson United Methodist Church is hosting a...

Philanthropy Matters | Volunteerism

March 13, 2017

Voluntary Service for the Greater Good: Priceless Voluntary service is notably one of the most important dimensions of philanthropy and means by which society participates in voluntary action for...

Valentine's Day Marks 149 Years Since Birth of Moses Day Kimball

February 13, 2017

This Valentine’s Day, the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, and all of the DKH family would like to wish Moses Day Kimball, the person for whom Day Kimball Hospital was named, a very happy...

Philanthropy Matters | Planned Giving

January 27, 2017

One Last New Year Resolution to Consider That Will Last a Lifetime If you’ve yet to consider a planned gift in your charitable giving plans, this just might be the time to ask yourself why, or...

Philanthropy Matters | A Family’s Legacy Becomes a Community’s Mission

December 16, 2016

One Year After Passing the Torch, A Family’s Legacy has Become a Community’s Mission In 1989, cancer claimed the life of 23-year old Cathy Deary, the youngest of thirteen children in the Deary...

Annual Tree of Life Event Raises Over $26,000 for Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT

December 14, 2016

Ella (left) and Lilah Dunn of Danielson sing carols at the Killingly Tree of Life celebration held at Davis Park. Day Kimball Healthcare’s 27th annual Tree of Life Ceremony, held Sunday, December...

Philanthropy Matters | DKH Celebrates the Long History of Home Healthcare in NECT

November 11, 2016

National Homecare and Hospice Month: Celebrating the Long History of Home Healthcare in Northeastern Connecticut During the month of November, home care and hospice communities across the country...

Cliff’s Closet: In Memory of DKH Volunteer, Cliff Buttermark

November 8, 2016

Staff at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) were deeply saddened by the passing of longtime volunteer and dear friend, Cliff Buttermark, 98, on September 26. Cliff was a valued member of the DKH volunteer...

Philanthropy Matters | DKH in the Community

October 31, 2016

Day Kimball Healthcare is most fortunate to be part of a vibrant, caring community that exudes philanthropic spirit through participation in countless acts of volunteerism, advocacy and financial...

Thompson Middle School Students’ Donation to Fund Meaningful Tradition for Patients Completing Chemotherapy at Day Kimball Hospital

October 13, 2016

The Oncology Department at Day Kimball Hospital received an unexpected cash donation of $108 on Friday, October 7, presented to the staff in person by the president and vice president of the Thompson...

Autumn Nights 2016

October 21, 2016

Autumn Nights | A Nightclub Night Friday, October 21 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Mansion at Bald Hill 29 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock The Northeast Cancer Crusaders present Autumn Nights | A...

Celebrity Scoops Night Raises $500 to Benefit Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare

August 30, 2016

Members of Day Kimball Healthcare’s Development department partnered with members of Putnam Bank to host a Celebrity Scoops Night on August 18 at Deary Brothers Mike’s Stand in Putnam. Many families...

Paul Beaudoin Named Chief Financial Officer at Day Kimball Healthcare

August 29, 2016

Paul Beaudoin has been named Chief Financial Officer of Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH), the major provider of healthcare services in Northeast Connecticut and the region’s largest employer. Beaudoin is...

Day Kimball Healthcare Junior Volunteers Raise $1,277 to Benefit Patient Care and Comfort

August 26, 2016

Participants of Day Kimball Healthcare’s Junior Volunteer program have raised $1,277 to support patient care and comfort through an organization-wide gift basket raffle. Volunteers sold raffle...

13 Questions with Kelly Marcroft, RN, MSN, CEN, Director of Emergency Services

August 4, 2016

To Kelly Marcroft, RN, MSN, CEN, Director of Emergency Services here at DKH, working in health care is a lot like the restaurant biz. Her experience waitressing at Max Downtown in Hartford while in...

Annual DKH Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000

July 21, 2016

Net Proceeds to Support Northeast Connecticut’s Nonprofit Community Hospital The 32nd annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic has raised more than $80,000, the net proceeds of which will support...

Janet Johnson, Day Kimball Healthcare Volunteer Services Coordinator, Earns National Credential for Excellence in Volunteer Management

July 19, 2016

Janet Johnson, Pastoral Care and Volunteer Services coordinator at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH), has been awarded the Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services credential by the Council for...

Day Kimball Healthcare Names Kristen Willis Director of Development

July 7, 2016

Kristen Willis has been named Director of Development for Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). Willis is responsible for overseeing all development functions for the nonprofit community healthcare system, ...

Thompson Couple Leaves a Legacy of Care with $216,000 Gift to Day Kimball Hospital

June 23, 2016

More than a decade ago, Leonard and Barbara Wielock of Thompson set up a trust that would determine how their estate would be disbursed upon their passing. Today, their forethought and commitment to...

Video: CT Special Olympian Learns Her Lifelong Dream About to Come True at Fenway Park

June 17, 2016

Ashley Lebeau is a talented and inspiring young lady. She has William’s Syndrome, but she has never let that stop her from achieving her dreams. She is a Special Olympian, a high school graduate and...

Day Kimball Healthcare Reports High Marks for Care, Break-Even Budget Projected for 2016 at Annual Corporators Meeting

January 8, 2016

Search for Affiliation Partner Continues as Leadership Underscores Commitment to Remain Independent “Until the Right Fit is Found” After a challenging 2015, Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) announced...

Frito Lay Employees Donate $1,800 to Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH

December 15, 2015

Employees at the Frito Lay distribution and manufacturing plant in Dayville presented Gene Michael Deary, one of the founding members of the DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund, with a check for an $1,800...

DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund Renamed to Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH as Deary Family Passes Torch to Wider Community

December 8, 2015

After more than 25 years of raising funds to help Northeast Connecticut residents prevent and fight cancer, the founders of the Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) Deary Memorial Cancer Fund are passing the...

Day Kimball Healthcare Marks Completion of New Townsend Emergency Medical Center at Day Kimball Hospital

November 30, 2015

L to R: DKH President and CEO Robert E. Smanik and Marjolaine and Steven Townsend unveil a commemorative plaque in the Townsend Emergency Medical Center at Day Kimball Hospital that honors the...

A Willed Gift Leaves a Legacy for a Local Couple: The Gift of Marie Lillibridge

November 6, 2015

Marie Lillibridge of Woodstock was married to her husband Robert for 22 years. She worked for Smith Mechanical of Webster as a bookkeeper and was a long-time employee of Rawley Plumbing in...

A Legacy of Care: The Gifts of Dr. Seldom Overlock

November 5, 2015

Dr. Seldom Burdon Overlock was a tall, imposing man. He also had a big heart. The gift he left to Day Kimball upon his death in 1934 is an important legacy, enhancing services provided at our...

KIS Students Raise $1,500 for Deary Memorial Cancer Fund

May 11, 2015

Members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Killingly Intermediate School presented a $1,500 donation for the Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund to Gene Michael Deary during...

THE GIFT SHOP is selling out of items only three months after reopening

April 30, 2015

The only Connecticut hospital-based gift shops still run by volunteers PUTNAM, CONN. – On Tuesday, February 17 the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital quietly opened its newly renovated and...

Podcast | DKH Leadership on WINY 1350AM: What's at Risk for Health, Livelihood of Northeast Connecticut

April 29, 2015

PODCAST | Listen Now > This morning two members of the Day Kimball Healthcare leadership team were guests on WINY 1350 AM's The Talk Show with Bob Young to discuss the threats posed to the...

Congressman Courtney Delivers $50,000 USDA Community Facilities Grant

April 6, 2015

Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT2) visited Day Kimball Hospital today to officially deliver a $50,000 grant awarded to Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) by the USDA's Community Facilities Grant...

Citizens National Bank Completes $250,000 Pledge to Day Kimball Healthcare's Care in a Heartbeat Capital Campaign

April 2, 2015

Pledge Completed Ahead of Schedule and Project's Anticipated Completion Citizens National Bank has contributed the final installment of a $250,000 pledge of support for Day Kimball Healthcare’s...

Woman's Board Guest Bartender Night Raises $3,000

March 30, 2015

On Thursday, March 26, the Woman's Board of Day Kimball Hospital hosted a Guest Bartender Night at 85 Main restaurant in Putnam. The event drew a very healthy crowd and raised more than $3,000...

Deary Memorial Race & Walk

August 8, 2015

Saturday, August 8, 2015 9:05 a.m. start time J.D. Cooper's Restaurant | 146 Park Rd., Putnam, CT The 26th annual Deary Memorial Race, Walk and Ride is one of Day Kimball Healthcare's and...

Cycling for Cancer Care

August 8, 2015

Saturday, August 8, 2015 8:15 a.m. start time Golden Greek Restaurant | 474 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT Cycling for Cancer Care is the "Ride" portion of the larger Deary Memorial Race, Walk and...

Gerald J. Bibeault Leaves $1.5 Million Legacy Gift to Non-Profits Supporting Healthcare, Education and Community Services

May 7, 2013

Lifelong Putnam resident Gerald J. Bibeault bequeathed $1.5 million of his estate to Day Kimball Healthcare, Williston Northampton School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, YMCA of Greater Hartford...

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