Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery Open New Physical Therapy Center in Harbor Point

STAMFORD, CT / July 20, 2022 – Today, Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) opened HSS Sports Rehab – Harbor Point, a brand-new center offering sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. The new facility will expand patient access to world-class musculoskeletal care in Fairfield County.

The 2,000-square-foot facility at 110 Washington Boulevard in Stamford, Connecticut is Stamford Health’s second standalone physical therapy and sports rehabilitation center through its collaboration with HSS, the first being HSS Sports Rehab - Westport, which opened in June 2022. The team of skilled therapists at HSS Sports Rehab – Harbor Point is experienced in working with patients of all ages and all levels of activity, from weekend warriors to elite athletes, and those who are looking to stay active.

“At Harbor Point, Stamford Health and HSS have teamed up to provide state-of-the-art rehabilitation and physical therapy services that are customized to our patients’ lifestyles and needs,” said Stamford Health Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Services & Consumer and Patient Experience, Liz Longmore. “In addition to Westport, this new location demonstrates the commitment to fulfill our mission in collaboration with HSS, to provide increased access to the best care in Fairfield County.”

The collaboration between Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery launched in 2017 and created the premier center for advanced orthopedics in New England. It includes surgical capabilities at HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health, located on the fifth floor at Stamford Hospital, and at HSS Orthopedics at Stamford Health’s Tully Health Center. Patient visits are available at HSS Sports Rehab locations in Stamford, Wilton, New Canaan, Westport and Greenwich. More information about HSS Orthopedics provided by Stamford Health is available here.

HSS Sports Rehab - Harbor Point will be open Monday through Friday with appointments available between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Patients are encouraged to call 203-276-4765 for an appointment or fax their physical therapy referral to 203-276-4767.

For further details about this project, visit www.stamfordhealth.org.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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About HSS

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 12th consecutive year), No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2021-2022), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a second consecutive year (2022). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.

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Andie Jodko, Communications Director
Stamford Health
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