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Bathed in light

November 14, 2025

The Asian and Pacific Islander Colleague Resource Group brought warmth, color and entertainment as they celebrated Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights.

CRG members, HHC leaders and colleagues enjoyed dance performances and traditional Indian food. Special thanks to Ajay Kumar, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical officer; Bimal Patel, executive vice president and chief operating officer; and Padmanabhan Premkumar, MD, president of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; for joining as guests of honor, and to Joel Vengco, senior vice president and chief information digital officer, for his continued leadership as the CRG executive sponsor.