June 2009
Discover Yale-New Haven Hospital
Yale-New Haven Hospital has launched a dynamic new Web site that highlights the hospital's commitment to the community and the exceptional patient care its employees provide. On the DiscoverYNHH site you'll learn how Yale-New Haven is involved in the community through special initiatives like the nursing program at Gateway Community College, important youth programs, jobs, after-school activities and support for affordable housing and daycare in New Haven. Visit DiscoverYNHH to find out more about the ways the hospital serves Greater New Haven today, and how it is planning for the future.
Spring health lecture series at Shoreline Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several lectures this spring for parents of young children, mature adults and the general public.
These programs are free and refreshments will be served. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option 2.
- Tuesday, June 2 – My Sugar Broke My Heart: How Diabetes Affects Your Heart presented by Geralyn Spollet, APRN, from 6:30-8 p.m.
- Thursday, June 4 – Back Pain: Sheer Agony presented by Judith Gorelick, MD, Christopher Coulis, DC, and Alfred Furtado, DC, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Geriatric center moves, free parking available
The Dorothy Adler Geriatric Assessment Center, founded in 1981, is one of the oldest and busiest centers for comprehensive geriatric assessment in the country. The center evaluates patients with age-related problems that affect daily functioning--problems such as memory loss, confusion, agitation, depression, "failure to thrive," and gait disorders. Individuals with recent decline and threatened loss of independence are particularly suitable. For more information, call 203.688.6361 to reach the center at its new location, 874 Howard Avenue in New Haven. Free, on-site parking is now available.
Cancer Survivors Day event June 3
The Connecticut Challenge Survivorship Clinic at Yale Cancer Center is the first dedicated, multidisciplinary resource for cancer survivors in the State of Connecticut to provide patients and their families with vital information on cancer prevention, wellness, supportive services and the latest health research related to cancer survivorship. On Wednesday, June 3, Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven will host “Dedicated to Living,” a free event at Yale’s West Campus in Orange. Enjoy lunch along with a program of workshops and fellowship to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option 2.
2009 Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure on June 6
The Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. As a 2009 sponsor, Yale-New Haven Hospital invites you to participate and join our Pacers team in the Hartford race at Bushnell Park on Saturday, June 6. For more information, to make an online donation, or to register, send an email or call 860.728.5500.
Annual summer concert series starts June 12
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary will kick off its 2009 “Notes at Noon” summer concert series on Friday, June 12, at 12 p.m., with a New Orleans jazz-style 
performance by Chris Baillargeon. The jazz performance is one in a series of seven concerts by area musicians, to be held each Friday at noon through July 31 in Hunter Courtyard, located at the corner of York and Cedar Streets in New Haven (weather permitting). The “Notes at Noon” concert schedule is as follows:
- June 12: Chris Baillargeon (New Orleans jazz)
- June 19: Steve Atwood Bank (classical rock)
- June 26: Catfish (blues, soul, rock & roll)
- July 10: Airborne Jazz (contemporary jazz)
- July 17: Glen Roth (jazz soloist)
- July 24: Harry Strom Quartet (jazz)
- July 31: This Land is Your Land (folk & bluegrass solo)
Tommy Fund golf tournament June 30
The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer annual golf tournament will be held on Monday June 29, at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. Registration begins at 10am and the shotgun start is at noon. More than 100 New England golfers participate in this popular golf tournament to raise money for important resources for children receiving cancer care at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. To find out more about participating in this year’s golf tournament or to inquire about sponsorship, call 203.688.4081.
Enthusiastic volunteers of all ages needed
Established in 1933, Yale-New Haven Hospital's volunteer services is one of the oldest organized hospital volunteer programs in the country. The hospital's 1,200 volunteers contribute more than 100,000 hours of service annually, working directly with patients or in behind-the-scenes roles. 
Volunteers are generally asked to give a minimum of four hours a week for at least six months. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit individual schedules, abilities and interests, including positions at Smilow Cancer Hospital, in the intensive care unit family waiting area, and in customer service. Energetic volunteers of all ages and skills are needed, along with patients and family members who may serve as patient and family advisors. Call Volunteer Services at 203.688.2297 to learn more about available volunteer positions, or request an information packet.
Golf and tennis open July 20
The 18th annual Friends of Yale-New Haven Childrens Hospital Golf and Tennis Open will take place on Monday, July 20, at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. Registration for golf begins at 11am, and 11:45am for tennis. An evening program including cocktails, dinner and an auction begins at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $250 for golf, $140 for tennis, and $80 for cocktails and dinner only. Proceeds from this year’s Open will help fund the purchase of equipment for the new Pediatric Specialty Center at One Long Wharf, offering physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services for children of all ages. For additional information or to register for golf, tennis or to attend the dinner, contact Jessica Scheps at 203.688.8727.
Pediatric Update: Pediatric urology services expand, upcoming events
Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital’s spring issue of Pediatric Update is now available. Learn more about our expanded pediatric urology services, child abuse prevention programs and catheter-related bloodstream infection reduction efforts in the pediatric intensive care unit, along with the announcement of several new pediatric physicians and summer events.
Subscribe to he@lthLINK
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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, June 15 and Monday, July 20 from 5-7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.