Brooker Memorial awarded $200,000 in state budget
State Senator Paul Honig of the 8th District visited Brooker Memorial on Wednesday, July 2 to celebrate a special appropriation he championed in the newly adopted state budget signed by Governor Ned Lamont on Monday. As part of the biennial budget, Brooker Memorial will receive $100,000 in both FY2026 and FY2027 to support its growing […]
Dr. Baker presents Dental Related Fear talk to dentists
Sharing her knowledge and research into Dental Related Fear, Dr. Suher Baker gave a presentation April 21 to the Litchfield Dental Society at the Venetian Restaurant in Torrington. Dr. Baker has been part of several research studies examining dental fear while she served as a clinical instructor and chair both at Yale and Oregon Health […]
Teens helped through Pathway to Success Career Expo
Brooker Memorial held its Pathway to Success Career Expo this spring at Torrington High School, which was attended by 16 professionals and 25 students who have participated in the aptitude testing during the two academic years the program has been in existence. See full story, click HERE.
14th Annual Litchfield Hills BrewFest attracts sponsors
Brooker Memorial is grateful to the 86 organizations, businesses and individuals who have financially sponsored the 14th Annual Litchfield Hills BrewFest this year. Take a look at this digital book that showcases them:
Dr. Baker begins as Dental Director
We welcome Dr. Suher Baker BDS, DMD, MS, MBA as Brooker Memorial’s new Dental Director. Dr. Baker got right to work in January meeting with employees and seeing patients. The response from patients has been fantastic! One child declared he’s not afraid of the dentist any more. Another patient said, “I was so brave!” Dr. […]
Christina Emery presents LABA nonprofit award
As the 2024 recipient of the Litchfield Area Business Association (LABA) non-profit award, Brooker Memorial was invited to present the 2025 non-profit award. Executive Director Christina Emery presented the award Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the LABA Area Business Awards dinner at the Litchfield Inn. “I’m happy to share with you some progress over the last […]
Santa visits courtesy of Oliver Wolcott students
Brooker offers a special thanks to Oliver Wolcott Technical High School for the program with Santa on December 20. All of the child care students had an opportunity to meet Santa and share what they wanted for Christmas and photos were taken. The children were delighted by Santa and his elves. It was also part […]
Child care families walk in Christmas Village Parade
Children and families from Brooker Memorial’s Child Care participated in the magic of the holiday season Dec. 8, 2024 by walking in the Christmas Village Parade. We had babies in strollers, a toddler and four preschool/nursery students walking – decked out in holiday attire and all the families had a great time. Executive Director Christina […]
Assisting Medical Mission with Dental Care
Brooker Memorial was one of numerous organizations that participated in November at Hartford Healthcare’s Medical Mission held at the Vogel-Wetmore School. Executive Director Christina Emery and board member Maria Gonzalez were on hand for the event. Services provided included basic dental and medical care, behavioral health assessments, laboratory assessments, vaccinations, personal care such as haircuts, […]
School Supplies Donation
Thanks to Torrington Savings Bank for supporting local families with a generous donation of school supplies.
