Stamford Health’s Meghan Salgado Honored as a 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association
STAMFORD, CT / June 25, 2026 – Stamford Health is proud to share that Meghan Salgado, Occupational Therapist, has been honored with the 2026 Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Healthcare Heroes Award.
The 2026 CHA Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large. This year, CHA presented the award to a cohort of heroes from hospitals across the state.
Meghan is an Occupational Therapist in the Cohen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Stamford Health. Certified in Neonatal Touch & Massage, Meghan plays a key role in advancing developmental and neuroprotective care, enhancing sensory-motor development, bonding, and comfort for medically fragile infants and their families. As highlighted by her peers, Meghan’s clinical expertise, compassionate approach, and dedication to continuous professional growth make her an invaluable member of the team. Her practice is deeply rooted in person centered care, and she consistently ensures that every intervention reflects the unique needs, strengths, and goals of those she serves. She practices at the peak of her scope, seeks new knowledge with genuine enthusiasm, and consistently advances the quality of care for her patients.
Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting, which took place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, included the recognition of healthcare heroes who represent all types of care from every corner of Connecticut. Heroes received a certificate from CHA and a proclamation from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont recognizing their outstanding leadership.
“Meghan embodies the very best of Stamford Health by bringing compassion, clinical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to her patients and colleagues every day,” said Ellen Komar, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer at Stamford Health. “Her dedication not only elevates the care we provide but also strengthens the culture of collaboration and respect that defines our organization. We are incredibly proud to see Meghan recognized by the CHA, and we celebrate this well-deserved honor as a reflection of the extraordinary work happening across our teams.”
Read more about each of the 2026 CHA Healthcare Heroes here.
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Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system serving Fairfield County, Connecticut. With more than 4,100 employees committed to delivering expert, compassionate, person-centered care, patients and their families receive an array of health and wellness services through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; 40 Stamford Health Medical Group offices; and a growing number of ambulatory locations.Stamford Health consistently receives top tier clinical and safety recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, Leapfrog, The American Nurses Credentialing Center, Planetree, Centers for Medicare, Medicaid Services and Castle Connolly, and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health brings specialized care to the community through partnerships with leading academic medical centers including Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and highly regarded care providers like Hospital for Special Surgery and Oula Health.
Through the Stamford Hospital Foundation, Stamford Health receives support to sustain core medical programs, acquire the latest technology and enhance patient-care overall.
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