Located in southwestern Connecticut, serving Fairfield County and adjoining Westchester County, NY, Stamford Health is a unique Health System. Here patients benefit from a preeminent level of healthcare expertise across a broad range of specialties. Complex cases lead to superior outcomes, and renowned healthcare partners add world-class capabilities. Recognized as a "High Performing Hospital" by U.S. New & World Report in April 2022, the flagship hospital was the only one in Fairfield County to receive an "A" Grade for safety from the Leapfrog Group, a "5 Star" (out of 5) Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and among the 7% of hospitals nationwide awarded Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians, with free-standing residency programs in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, and family medicine. Additionally, Stamford Health is a Collaborative Member of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center as well as the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

Just 30 miles from Manhattan and on the threshold of the northeast, Stamford combines the sophistication of the city with the charm and tradition of New England. Stamford is the second largest city in Connecticut and also the fastest growing, and is a key economic engine for the entire state, serving as the home to hundreds of businesses and corporations, as well as 45 major companies, many of them Fortune 500. Despite its rapid growth, Stamford has maintained its community environment, making it an excellent place to live.