October 2008
Together for Kids Walk Across America in October
Join Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital and Together for Kids for its first annual Walk Across America! This nationwide fundraiser will help support lifesaving programs and services at Together for Kids' 53 member children's hospitals, located in 47 cities in 31 states. The Walk Across America goal is to get enough participants involved to walk a total of 14,911 miles—the distance it would take to link all of the member hospital locations. Learn more about how you can help provide healthier futures for children at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital just by walking, sponsoring a walker or making an online donation. 
Register for the Hackers for Hearts golf tournament Oct. 6
The 9th Annual Hackers for Hearts golf tournament will be held on Monday, October 6, at the New Haven Country Club in Hamden. Hackers for Hearts golf outing proceeds will be directed to the Heart Transplant Fund at Yale-New Haven Hospital. The funds raised directly benefit patients and help ease the financial burdens they may incur while receiving care. The cost of the tournament is $250; registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. To register to play in the Hackers for Hearts golf tournament, to inquire about sponsorship, or to contribute item(s) to the silent auction, contact Jessica Scheps, 203.688.8727.
Hope, Not Fear” breast cancer forum on Oct. 7
The third annual breast cancer community forum "Hope, Not Fear" will take place at the Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Breast cancer survivors, their families, and members of the community are invited to learn more and be updated on the latest advances in the detection, treatment and prevention of breast cancer. The discussion will also explore ways in which breast cancer can be conquered in our communities. To register for this free event, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
Fall health lecture series at Shoreline Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several lectures this fall 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.
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – Your Heart Matters presented by L. Veronica Lee, MD, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 16 – Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options presented by Beth Rackow, MD and Hugh Taylor, MD, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Living Independently Safely presented by Lisa Walke, MD, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4 – School Violence: Break the Cycle presented by Mark Cicero, MD, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Auxiliary annual meeting features noted cardiologist on Oct. 15
Michael W. Cleman, MD, director of Yale-New Haven Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and a well-known expert in cardiac catheterization, a procedure used to detect and evaluate heart conditions, will be the keynote speaker at the 56th annual meeting of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. The luncheon at the New Haven Lawn Club costs $30 per person. For more information and tickets, call the Auxiliary office at 203.688.5717.
Take Control of Your Cancer through Nutrition and Exercise health talk
Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale Cancer Center will host a free health talk, "Take Control of Your Cancer through Nutrition and Exercise," in Yale-New Haven Hospital's East Pavilion cafeteria on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Presented by Heidi Larson and Scott Capozza, the evening will start with a light supper at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option 2.
'Gamma Knife: An alternative to surgery' lecture on Oct. 16
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary continues its 2008 fall health education lecture series with "Gamma Knife: An alternative to surgery for management of brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia and related conditions" on Thursday, Oct. 16. Join Veronica Chiang, MD and Jonathan Knisely, MD, co-directors of Yale-New Haven Gamma Knife Center, from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Yale-New Haven Hospital East Pavilion cafeteria for the first lecture in the series. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
Talking About Cancer lecture series continues on Oct. 21
Talking About Cancer is a three-part lecture series presented by Yale Cancer Center and hosted by the New Haven Free Public Library. The second part of the lecture series "Pain and Palliative Care" will be held from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 and will include a light supper. The lecture and parking is free. Register online or call 203.946.8835.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of national breast cancer awareness month, Panera Bread will continue its annual sale of pink ribbon bagels. This year’s proceeds — 25 cents from each pink ribbon bagel sold during the month of October—will benefit the Yale-New Haven Breast Center. Participating Panera locations include: Brookfield, Darien, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, Newtown, North Haven, Norwalk, Shelton, Torrington, and Waterbury.
In addition, the Yale-New Haven Hospital Digital Mammography Van will offer digital mammography screenings at Panera Bread in North Haven on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Walk-ons are welcome, or call 203.688.6800 to make an appointment.
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 from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 and Monday, Nov. 17 To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.