Day Kimball Hospital’s Dr. Anthony Chieffalo Honored as 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association

Day Kimball Health (DKH) is proud to announce that Anthony Chieffalo, MD, assistant medical director, Day Kimball Health’s Hospitalist Program, has been honored with the 2026 Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Healthcare Heroes Award. 

The 2026 CHA Healthcare Heroes Award celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of exceptional healthcare workers, both to their field and to the community at large.  This year, CHA presented the award to a cohort of heroes from hospitals across the state.

For nearly four decades, Chieffalo has provided care to patients across northeastern Connecticut while serving as a physician leader at Day Kimball Hospital. He joined the organization in 1988 and cared for patients through his Woodstock-based practice before transitioning to the hospitalist program, where he now serves as assistant medical director of that program.

Widely respected by colleagues for his collaborative approach and commitment to patient-centered care, Chieffalo has played an important role in advancing quality improvement efforts and strengthening communication across care teams. Throughout his tenure, he has served in numerous medical staff leadership roles and on committees focused on quality, utilization review, stroke care and medical records. He has also mentored new physicians and helped support the next generation of hospitalists at DKH. 

“Dr. Chieffalo’s dedication to his patients, colleagues and the community has had a lasting impact on Day Kimball Hospital and the people we serve,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO, Day Kimball Health. “For nearly 40 years, he has exemplified compassionate care, clinical excellence and servant leadership. We are proud to see his contributions recognized for this well-deserved honor.”

Since 2002, CHA has included a celebration of healthcare heroes as part of its Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting, which took place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, included the recognition of healthcare heroes who represent all types of care from every corner of Connecticut.  Heroes received a certificate from CHA and a proclamation from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont recognizing their outstanding leadership.

Read more about each of the 2026 CHA Healthcare Heroes on CHA’s website.