Employees July 16, 2009
Connie Nicolosi named a CHA Healthcare Hero
Connie Nicolosi named a CHA Healthcare Hero The Connecticut Hospital Association has named Connie Nicolosi, pediatric oncology social worker, SocialWork, one of its 10 Healthcare Heroes this year. Healthcare Heroes honors those who exemplify the outstanding qualities exhibited by healthcare workers in Connecticut hospitals.
Nicolosi, a licensed clinical social worker and 21-year YNHH veteran, works closely with children diagnosed with cancer and their parents. In 2008, Nicolosi was named a Service Excellence Hero at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Outside of YNHH, she is on the board of The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer, and works closely with other non-profits, including the Make-AWish Foundation and the Hole in the Wall Gang. The Leukemia Society has named her an Unsung Hero, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored her with an Angel Award and the Kids Cancer Network recognized Nicolosi with its Affection Connection Award.
