Friday, May 29, 2026 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Optimus Health Care today welcomed approval by the State Bond Commission of $2,434,360 in state bonding for renovations at its East Main Street location in Bridgeport, a major investment that will expand access to OB/GYN, pediatric, and dental care for patients in Bridgeport, Stratford, and the surrounding region. […]
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Food as Medicine: Expert Nutritional Care for a Healthier Life At OPTIMUS, we believe that food is medicine. Our Nutrition Services program connects patients with dedicated nutrition specialists who provide personalized guidance to help manage chronic conditions and improve overall health. Our nutrition department is located at the Ruth Rodriguez Wellness Center, 975 East Main […]
Join the OPTIMUS Foundation on Monday, June 8, 2026, on the breathtaking, championship Aspetuck Valley Country Club golf course in Weston, Connecticut. Proceeds will assist OPTIMUS Foundation, Inc. in supporting OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc. programs that promote the health and social welfare of the underserved community focusing on women, infants, and children with a special […]
Born in Honduras and raised in the United States, Dr. Jose Orellana brings over 25 years of experience to his role as Chief Medical Officer at Optimus Health Care. He earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and advanced his medical training with specialized education in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology […]
Thank you for supporting / joining us for our 8th Mental Health Symposium and for helping us mark the beginning of our 50 Years of Service celebration in such a meaningful way. Your contribution, presence, perspectives, and engagement made this community-wide conversation both powerful and timely.In a moment shaped by federal funding uncertainty, Medicaid instability, […]
Cindy Lopez serves as the Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer at Optimus Health Care. With more than 20 years of experience, she is a seasoned executive specializing in regulatory compliance, financial and internal investigations, as well as health care operations. Her extensive background enables her to effectively manage complex compliance and risk environments within […]
Michelle Rodriguez-Teixeira is a proud native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, born and raised in the very community she now serves. Her relationship with Optimus began in the 1990s—not as an employee, but as an uninsured patient. Experiencing the profound impact of accessible and compassionate healthcare firsthand ignited her passion for community health and inspired her steadfast […]
Thank you for supporting / joining us for our 8th Mental Health Symposium and for helping us mark the beginning of our 50 Years of Service celebration in such a meaningful way. Your contribution, presence, perspectives, and engagement made this community-wide conversation both powerful and timely.In a moment shaped by federal funding uncertainty, Medicaid instability, […]
We’re Optimustic About Your Health! This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Optimus Health Care: 50 years of service, growth, and commitment to community health. Our journey began on December 21, 1976, when we opened our doors as Bridgeport Community Health Center with a simple but powerful mission: to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to those […]