Category: News
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Vaseline® Teams Up with Malta House of Care for Mended Murals Initiative
Malta House of Care is proud to announce their partnership for the Mended Murals initiative by Vaseline®, a groundbreaking campaign dedicated to restoring street art and promoting skin health awareness within marginalized communities across the country. As part of the brand’s continued efforts to achieve skin health equity, the Mended Murals project is a multi-city…
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Birdies for Charity 2024 now open!
Malta House of Care is thrilled to announce that Birdies for Charity, in partnership with the prestigious Travelers Championship and Webster Bank, is now open for donations in 2024! We extend heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors who have supported us, contributing to the success of this impactful fundraising program. Over the past six years…
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Check out our Fall Newsletter
Discover the latest happenings at Malta House of Care! Our newsletter is out, packed with stories of resilience, community impact, and the vibrant spirit of care. Dive into the heartwarming articles that reflect the essence of our mission. Read the Newsletter here Meet Our New Executive Director: Learn about the inspiring leadership that’s steering Malta…
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Welcoming Dr. Angela Stein to Malta House of Care!
We are delighted to introduce Dr. Angela Stein, MD, FACP, as the newest member of our Malta family as our new Medical Director. With a wealth of experience and a heart dedicated to community health, Dr. Stein brings a remarkable background to our clinic. Graduating with her Medical Degree from the University of Connecticut School…
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Avangrid Foundation and CT Natural Gas Fuel Malta House of Care’s Diabetes Initiative
The Malta House of Care expresses profound gratitude to the Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with CT Natural Gas, for their impactful grant providing 850 A1c test kits. These kits are pivotal for monitoring blood sugar levels in both new and existing patients, aiding in the early identification of diabetic and prediabetic markers. According to CDC…
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Introducing New Malta Executive Director, Dianne Auger
The members of the board of directors of Malta House of Care, Inc, in Hartford, are pleased to announce that Dianne Auger has accepted appointment as Executive Director of Malta House of Care, Inc. effective August 28, 2023. Ms. Auger, who served as Malta’s Interim Executive from November 2021 through July 2022, and from March 2023 to August 2023, is an…
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Flu Clinics: Malta Partners with Optum Health for Patient Wellness
Thank you to Optum Health for a successful series of Flu Clinics! We are fortunate that Optum donated 300 flu vaccines to Malta and we have administered them to 146 individuals … and counting! Malta House of Care is excited to announce a series of upcoming Flu Clinics in partnership with Optum Health, aimed at…
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Malta hosts Women’s Wellness Clinic
Malta recently hosted a Women’s Wellness clinic in collaboration with Hartford Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Van. This initiative aimed not only to provide essential medical services, but also to underscore the significance of proactive healthcare within our communities. The event was a resounding success as we welcomed eleven women to receive both physical exams and mammograms.…
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Birdies for Charity makes a big impact for Malta
Malta House of Care extends heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors who contributed to the Birdies for Charity program as part of the prestigious Travelers Championship. We are immensely grateful for your support! Birdies for Charity harnesses the excitement of the championship to empower nonprofits like Malta in raising awareness and support for our mission.…
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Congratulations Dr. Olsen and Dr. Brennan!
We are proud that two of the distinguished individuals honored by the Hartford Medical Society for their contributions to the betterment of the Greater Hartford Area included Malta’s very own Dr. Pauline Olsen and Dr. Tracy Brennan. Dr. Olsen and Dr. Brennan both received the Distinguished Service Award as part of the Horace Wells Humanitarian Awards…
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Aetna and CVS partner with Malta
A huge thank you to Aetna and CVS for their generous donation to Malta! They provided us with 300 cinch sacks, each packed with essential items like soap, sunscreen, deodorant, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, bandages, and cotton swabs. Additionally, they gave us around 75 boxes of extra supplies. We are incredibly grateful…
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For 4th Year Straight, Malta Earns Top Honors from NAFC
For the fourth year in a row, Malta has earned the highest-possible honors for its standards of care from a pre-eminent national group. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), a highly respected trade organization that represents about 1,400 charitable clinics nationwide, awarded Malta the NAFC 2023 Standards Gold Rating for its quality-of-care standards.…
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Ann Uccello, Wonder Woman Class of 2019, passes away at 100
In 2019, Malta House of Care proudly honored Ann Uccello as one of our “Wonder Women” for her contributions as a pioneer, a trailblazer, and a feminist right here in Hartford, Connecticut as the state’s first female mayor. On April 25, 2019 we honored her along with five other women chosen for their outstanding community service.…
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Malta’s Wonder Woman Lhakpa Sherpa featured in New York Times article
“The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods” by Bhadra Sharma and Adam Skolnick was featured in the New York Times on January 31, 2023. The piece focuses on Malta Wonder Woman Class of 2019, Lhakpa Sherpa who has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. “Unlike the…
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Malta and City of Hartford Partner on #Getvaxxed Campaign
Malta House of Care, Inc. and the City of Hartford Health and Human Service Department are partnering to provide COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and flu vaccines to anyone ages 5 and up at two Malta House of Care locations in Hartford. No appointment is needed. Starting on January 19th, vaccines will be available on the…
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OpED in Hartford Courant on Malta
Victoria Veltri: In Hartford, the health safety net of the safety net By Victoria Veltri • Hartford Courant • Jan 11, 2023 Connecticut is a healthy state by most health measures, yet a substantial number of our uninsured residents lack access to health care coverage and places to get ongoing, high quality, comprehensive health care in…