For The Media
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Our goal is to provide our community with accurate and timely information about Stamford Hospital as well as innovations in medical technologies and healthcare practices. We can arrange for interviews with physicians and other Stamford Hospital medical professionals, and we also can provide access to leaders of our innovative programs and health centers. Learn more on our Key Facts page.
For media inquiries, please contact Scott Orstad. For media inquiries after hours or on weekends, please call the hospital's main number at 203.276.1000 and ask to speak with the nursing supervisor.
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There are many ways to stay current with information and things happening here at Stamford Hospital. Below are some of the new ways you can stay "in the know" with us. You may also visit our Press release section.
Patient Conditions
Members of the media may obtain condition updates for patients, providing they have the patient's name and the patient has not restricted release of information. During regular business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), call Scott Orstad, Manager of Corporate Communications, at 203.276.5933. After hours or on weekends, call the hospital's main number at 203.276.1000 and ask to speak with the nursing supervisor.
The hospital will issue one of the following conditions for the patient:
- Undetermined: Patient awaiting physician and assessment.
- Good: Vital signs are stable within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
- Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
- Serious: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill and may not be conscious. Indicators are questionable.
- Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may not be conscious. Indicators are unfavorable.