HealthLINK: Understanding neurological complications of HIV
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is a common neurological disorder associated with HIV infection and AIDS. This umbrella term covers a range of disorders of increasing severity from asymptomatic — signs of impairment on neuropsychological tests but no loss of function in day-to-day life — to mild signs of impairment in both tests and daily living, to the most severe form, HIV-associated dementia.
Read the latest issue of Neurosciences HealthLINK by Serena Spudich, MD , to learn more about HAND and treatment opportunities at YNHH.
Health talk in Hamden
Yale-New Haven Hospital is offering a free wellness lecture for the general public Thursday, Nov. 3 on Holi day Comfort Foods: Maintaining a Balance. The lecture, presented by Cheryl Robaczynski, registered dietician, will be held at the Hamden Professional Building, 2560 Dixwell Ave., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2" or register online.
Yale-New Haven among 100 best places to work in healthcare
Yale-New Haven Hospital has been named among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the United States by Modern Healthcare magazine. YNHH is the only Connecticut hospital recognized by the magazine in this year's annual survey of more than 317 U.S. healthcare companies. Modern Healthcare determined its Best Places to Work in Healthcare through a survey of employers detailing company policies, practices, benefits and demographics.
Smilow cares ... about your lungs
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven will host a symposium on lung cancer care on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auditorium at 55 Park St. in New Haven. The free program will include current information on innovations in lung cancer treatment, smoking cessation and lung cancer prevention. Participants may be eligible for a free 2-week starter package of nicotine patch medication.
For more information or to register for the program call 888.700.6543 or register online.
Road Safety for Baby Boomers
Learn about the potential risk factors for driving difficulties, intervention strategies to prolong safe driving, and when to limit or stop driving, if necessary, at a free health lecture at Evergreen Woods in North Branford. Sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital, the talk will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be presented by Richard Marottoli, MD. Register online or call 203.688.3000 or toll-free 888.7 00.6543 and press option "2."
When it's more than just a stomach ache
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a free health lecture on digestive diseases and conditions on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at Yale-New Haven Hospital's Institute for Excellence at 300 George St. The talk is open to the public and will be presented by Michael Bennick, MD, and Mae Tighe, MD. Free parking is available. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free 888.700.6543; or register online.
HealthLINK: Guidelines say screen kids for high cholesterol
The National Lipid Association has issued new guidelines stating that children 9 to 11 should be screened for high cholesterol. In addition, children with a family history of premature heart disease and high cholesterol should be screened at age 2.
Read the latest issue of Pediatric He@lthLINK to learn more about the new guidelines, the importance of early detection and for tips on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels by Anthony Porto, MD.
Billing questions?
Yale-New Haven Hospital offers financial counseling to patients and families. Spanish-speaking counselors are available. Additionally, evening sessions are scheduled once a month — the next two are Monday, Nov. 21 and Monday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.