June 2008
Give blood on June 4
Yale-New Haven Hospital will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, June 4, 7 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. in the East Pavilion cafeteria. Anyone wishing to donate may send an email to make an appointment or call 203.688.7436. Walk-ins are always welcome, too!
Komen Race for the Cure on June 7
The Komen 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. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure,
by making a donation or participating in the Hartford race on Saturday, June 7. For more information or to register, send an email or call 860.728.5500.
Branford road race on June 15
Run of walk for a cause! Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center is proud to sponsor the 28th Annual Branford Road Race on Saturday, June 15. Register online and join us on the Branford Green for a 1-mile fun run, 2-mile health walk or 5-mile road race.
Cancer he@lthLINK: Prostate cancer patients benefit from being candid
Men with early-stage prostate cancer who do not tell their doctors about certain pre-existing symptoms may end up choosing treatments that worsen their quality of life, according to a new study published in Cancer.
Learn more about this study in the latest issue of Cancer he@lthLINK and to sign up for future issues via email. Learn more about the Prostate and Urologic Cancers Program at Yale Cancer Center by reading this brochure.
Spring health lecture series at Shoreline Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several lectures this spring for mature adults and the general public, from 6:30-8pm. 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 3 – Injury Prevention Strategies presented by orthopedic surgeons Michael Medvecky, MD, and Brian Smith, MD
- Thursday, June 5 – Bone Density Screening presented by Karl Insogna, MD
- Tuesday, June 10 – Nutrition Potpourri presented by registered dietitians Ellen Liskov, MPH, and Susann Boroczky, MS
- Thursday, June 12 – Gotta Go, but Where’s the Flow? presented by Daniel Kellner, MD
Tommy Fund golf tournament June 30
The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer annual golf tournament will be held on Monday June 30, at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. Registration begins at 10am and the shotgun start is at noon. Sponsors of this year’s golf invitational are Infinex Financial Group, Staples, WTNH-TV, AAA Connecticut Motor Club and Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. Click here to find out more about participating in this year’s golf tournament or to inquire about sponsorship, or call 203.688.4081.
Register for the 17th Annual Golf & Tennis Open on July 21
The Friends of Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital will host its 17th Annual Golf & Tennis Open on Monday, July 21 at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. Proceeds will help fund supportive care services that relieve pain and discomfort in the most fragile group of hospitalized children suffering from trauma, cardiac disease, cancer and other serious illnesses. To register for golf, tennis or dinner, contact Jessica Scheps, 203.688.8727.
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 16 and Monday, July 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.