Connecticut Magazine touts Yale-New Haven Hospital as a great place to work
Yale-New Haven Hospital has been selected by Connecticut Magazine as one of the state's "Great Places to Work," for the way the hospital cares for its most valuable asset: its employees. In its inaugural survey, the magazine conducted an in-depth assessment of Connecticut businesses with 50 or more employees representing a wide range of workplace settings — from financial and retail operations to industries in high-tech manufacturing and health care — to identify and recognize the places with the most productive and worker-friendly environments. Yale-New Haven — one of 23 Connecticut companies recognized — distinguished itself as a destination employer with programs that include the YNHH Day Care Center; the LivingWell health and wellness program; monthly birthday breakfasts and a workforce retention rate of more than 91 percent.
Hospital entrance and Atrium renovations near completion
Please pardon our appearance! Yale-New Haven Hospital recently began renovations to several areas throughout the hospital. Once the updates are completed later this fall, the Atrium will be more spacious with improved lighting and additional seating will be more intimate and comfortable. The Atrium gift shop will be able to showcase its wares with larger glass display cases, and the main entrance at 20 York St. will feature a new, centrally located revolving door that will improve access for patients, guests and staff.
Health talks in Hamden
Yale-New Haven Hospital is offering free wellness lectures this fall for the general public at the Hamden Professional Building at 2560 Dixwell Ave. from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
- Thursday, Nov. 4 — Heart Smart presented by Suman Tandon, MD
- Thursday, Nov. 18 — Are You at Risk for Stroke? presented by Joseph Schindler, MD
New diagnostic radiology center now open in East Haven
Yale-New Haven Hospital has opened a new diagnostic radiology center at 317 Foxon Road in East Haven. Digital imaging services include X-ray, mammography, bone density and ultrasound. Hours are Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and most major insurance plans are accepted. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 203.688.4444. Blood drawing services are also available.
ACL injury prevention and screening Nov. 10
With more girls participating in sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse and volleyball than ever before, young female athletes are at greater risk of ACL injuries. Girls ages 10-19, parents, youth sports coaches, athletic trainers and physical therapists are encourage to attend this discussion about ACL injury prevention on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening is presented by Karen M. Sutton, MD, an orthopedic surgeon from Yale-New Haven Hospital, along with other health and fitness experts. Attendees should wear athletic clothing to participate in the screening and exercise demonstrations at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge. To register, call 203.298.4582, or email Wendy Farnen Price.
Cancer He@lthLINK: Understanding eye cancer
Read the latest issue of Cancer He@lthLINK to learn more about the signs and symptoms of eye cancer, a potentially deadly disease. Miguel Materin, MD, the director of ophthalmic oncology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, also discusses treatment options for eye tumors in both adults and children.
Wellness lectures at Shoreline Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several free health lectures this fall for adults, from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
- Tuesday, Nov. 2 — Diabetes and Age-Related Macular Degeneration presented by Edward S. Lim, MD and Kristie L. Lin, MD
- Tuesday, Nov. 9 — A Journey from the Wrist to the Fingertip presented by Seth Dodds, MD
- Tuesday, Nov. 16 — Why Women's Hearts are Different presented by Lisa Freed, MD
Cardiovascular He@lthLINK: New study confirms that drug-eluting stents are safe and effective
In a recent study published in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, researchers concluded that the use of drug-eluting stents (DES) improve the long-term clinical outcomes for patients undergoing angioplasty. Read the latest issue of Cardiovascular He@lthLINK to learn more about angioplasty, often the procedure of choice among cardiologists for many patients, and why Glen Henry, MD says time is of the essence in heart attack treatment.
David Katz, MD talks nutrition on Nov. 17
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary ends its 2010 fall health education lecture series with "Feet, Forks and the Fate of Families: Nutrition Advice from the Expert" on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Join nutrition expert David Katz, MD to learn about the impact diet and lifestyle has on the health of our families. This lecture will start at 7 p.m. in the hospital's Institute for Excellence, located at 300 George St. in New Haven. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
Tree lighting on Dec. 8
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary will present its annual holiday tree lighting on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. in Hunter Courtyard, on the corner of York and Cedar Streets in New Haven. All are welcome to attend!
Pediatric Update: Top rankings for YNHCH and more
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital's latest issue of Pediatric Update is now available. Learn more about our diabetes/endocrine and GI disorders rankings in the America's Best Children's Hospitals issue of U.S.News & World Report, how new leadership is moving YNHCH forward, and the patient and physician resources available at the pediatric thyroid center.
Buy Tommy Fund holiday cards to help children with cancer
For the 23rd consecutive year, The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer and Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital are promoting the fight against pediatric cancer through the annual sale of holiday greeting cards. Sold in packages of 12 for $12, cards are now on sale at the Yale-New Haven Hospital Atrium Gift Shop and at local AAA offices. Holiday cards are also available for online purchase through the Tommy Fund.
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. 15 and Monday, Dec. 20 from 5-7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.