September is recognized as National Recovery Month, a time to honor the resilience, healing, and hope of individuals on the journey of recovery. Throughout the month, iCare Health Network care centers marked the occasion with meaningful celebrations, activities, and events that brought residents and staff together in support of strength and community.

Every year on September 18th, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day shines a light on the unique challenges faced by older adults living with HIV. With improved treatment and earlier diagnoses, many individuals are living longer, healthier lives. Today, more than half of people living with HIV in the United States are over the age of 50. This makes it more important than ever to focus on specialized care, stigma reduction, and supportive services that meet the needs of an aging population.

Parkville Care Center proudly joined the Greater Hartford community on Sunday, marching in the 2025 CICD Puerto Rican Day Parade. The annual event, organized by the Connecticut Institute for Community Development (CICD), is a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and heritage, drawing thousands of participants and spectators to Hartford’s streets. Parkville Care Center and iCare Health Network have been proud supporters of CICD have marched in the parade for several years. 

Touchpoints at Bloomfield was proud to be a featured participant at the 18th Annual Bloomfield Senior Expo, held on Tuesday, September 16. The Expo brought together local seniors, caregivers, community partners, and service providers for a day of education, resources, and connection. Touchpoints at Bloomfield was represented by Administrator Heather Rodriguez, Complex Care Nurse Mirja Tupas, Regional Clinical Director Francis Lijadu and iCare Nurse Liaison Jen Joffray. The team welcomed attendee…

iCare Health Network is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of assuming operations at MissionCare at Bennington, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to providing high-quality care for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing support. Since opening its doors under iCare’s leadership in August 2024, MissionCare at Bennington has admitted more than 45 residents into its programs. Many of these individuals had been waiting in acute care hospi…