April 2008
Welcome to Yale-New Haven Hospital
A welcome guide for Yale-New Haven Hospital patients and their families is now available. The guide provides important information on several topics; hospital services, phone numbers, directions, parking, food services, policies, care options, patient safety and more. Download the welcome guide or request a copy by calling, 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543. 
Treatment for primary brain cancer lecture on April 9
The Understanding Cancer Lecture Series wraps up its spring offerings with "Treatment for Primary Brain Cancer" on Wednesday, April 9, in the Yale-New Haven Hospital East Pavilion cafeteria. The lecture will be presented by Jill Lacy, MD, and Jonathan Knisely, MD, from the Yale Cancer Center Brain Tumor Program. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
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."
Kids’ Corner, 10-11 a.m.- Tuesday, April 8 — ABC’s of School Readiness presented by Patricia Ryan-Krause, MA, MSN
- Thursday, April 10 — Childhood Sleeping Problems presented by Sumit Bhargava, MD
- Tuesday, April 15 — Nutrition/Exercise for Moms/Babies presented by Lisa Tartamella-Kimmel, MS and Monique Nemarich, BA
- Thursday, April 17 — Aortic Aneurysms presented by John E. Aruny, MD, and Bart Muhs, MD
- Tuesday, April 22 — Oh, My Aching Back: What Works? presented by Dugardas Sakalkale, MD
Memory loss lecture on April 17
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary continues its 2008 spring health education lecture series with "Memory Loss: What was I going to say?" on Thursday, April 17. Join Blanche Agostinelli, APRN, manager, Dorothy Adler Geriatric Assessment Center, from 6-8 p.m. in the Yale-New Haven Hospital East Pavilion cafeteria for the second lecture in "The Challenges of Aging" series. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
March for Babies on April 27
The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH) is the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Greater New Haven March for Babies. Join YNHCH and help support the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health on Sunday, April 27 at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. To join the YNHCH team, contact Michael Apkon, MD, event chair and executive director of Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, 203.688.3296.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week, 75 years of volunteerism
Established in 1933, Yale-New Haven Hospital has one of the oldest organized hospital volunteer programs in the country. The hospital's 1,200 volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of service annually. From April 27 to May 3, National Volunteer Week offers opportunities to thank some of Yale-New Haven’s most valuable assets — our volunteers — and to recognize the many ways they improve our hospital and services.
Energetic volunteers of all ages and skills are needed. Call Volunteer Services at 203.688.2297 to learn more about available volunteer positions, or request an information packet.
Pediatric he@lthLINK: Bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except automobiles
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital concludes that bicycle-related injuries among children and adolescents in the U.S. may be a more significant public health concern then previously estimated. There are risk factors in bike riding and when a child takes a tumble, injuries as minor as scraped knees and as severe as death can occur. To learn more about this study, read the latest issue of Pediatric he@lthLINK, and sign up to get future issues by email.
Join the hospital Auxiliary and make a difference
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary is a non-profit organization of men and women dedicated to supporting Yale-New Haven Hospital. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Auxiliary has contributed nearly $5 million towards hospital programs, services and health education in the community. Read the new Auxiliary brochure for a complete look at activities and programs. Email or call 203.688.5717 to learn more about becoming a member.
Billing questions?
YNHH 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, April 21 and Monday, May 19 from 5-7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.