About Stamford, Connecticut
You can have city life and small town charm.
The Stamford community has grown significantly in the last 25 years—changing from a mid sized suburb of New York to a city in itself, with a diverse population of 170,000 residents. Home to hundreds of businesses and corporations, as well as 45 major companies, many of them Fortune 500, Stamford continues to attract new businesses and residents.
Despite its rapid growth, Stamford continues to offer residents an excellent quality of life, making it a desirable place to live and to practice medicine. In fact, Parenting Magazine cited Stamford as one of the 10 best cities in America for raising a family due to its extensive offerings of recreational facilities, a first-rate public school system, and miles of shaded neighborhoods and shoreline.
While maintaining a residential feel, Stamford's cosmopolitan atmosphere is evident. Among the more than 13,500 students in the Stamford public school system, more than 40 foreign languages are spoken. Within the city, there are more than 100 churches and synagogues, representing about 30 denominations.
For those who choose to live outside of Stamford, the hospital is an easy commute via car or train from New York City or other communities in Connecticut and Westchester. The hospital is located near the train station and we offer the added convenience of parking and shuttle buses.
Just 40 miles from Manhattan and on the threshold of New England, Stamford combines the sophistication of the city with the charm and tradition of New England.
Stamford's location offers many advantages. Just 40 miles from Manhattan and on the threshold of New England, Stamford combines the sophistication of the city with the charm and tradition of New England.
Stamford 's unique blend of past and present and its opportunities for growth have made this community one of the country's best locations in which to live and work.
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