Palliative care program helps improve quality of life
Palliative care is any form of medical care or treatment that reduces the severity of disease symptoms. At Yale- New Haven Hospital, the palliative care program helps prevent and relieve suffering, and improves the quality of life of people facing serious, complex and advanced illness. The program provides a comprehensive approach that focuses on the physical, psycho-social, spiritual and practical needs of patients and families. For a brochure that describes the palliative care program, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543.

November health education lectures
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering free health talks from 6:30-8 p.m. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free 888.700.6543; or visit www.ynhh.org and click on “Online Class Registration.”

• November 1 “Spinal Disorders: Trends and Treatment,” presented by Judith Gorelick, MD; Christopher Coulis, DC, MS; and Alfred Furtado, DC
• November 8 “Understanding Type 1 Diabetes,” presented by Kevan Herold, MD
• November 13 “Why am I Forgetful?” presented by Blanche Agostinelli, APRN
• November 15 “Prevention is Key to Better Health,” presented by Sigrid D. Wiemers, MSN

Diabetes Awareness Day
CARE: Community Alliance for Research and Engagement is sponsoring Diabetes Awareness Day to create awareness and enhance knowledge around diabetes prevention and management. The event will be held on Monday, from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Dixwell-Yale University Community Learning Center at 101 Ashmun St. The event will feature an "ask the experts" panel, disease information, risk assessments and referrals, clinical trial recruitment information, healthy food demonstrations, and exercise ideas and activities for adults and children. For more information, call 203.785.7651 or email alycia.santilli@yale.edu.

Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer
On Saturday, Nov. 10, Yale-New Haven Hospital, along with Yale Cancer Center and the Wellness Community, will sponsor “Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer.” This free discussion is open to lung cancer patients and their families, and all those interested in learning more about lung cancer. The event will be led by a multidisciplinary team of experts who will present the latest information on lung cancer prevention, screening, detection and treatment. It will be held at the Anlyan Center, 300 Cedar St. in New Haven. It is free but registration is required. Call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543.

Breast Cancer 2007: What’s New?
Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are co-sponsoring Y-ME Connecticut’s 18th annual symposium, “Breast Cancer 2007: What’s New?” The program, to be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Anlyan Center, 300 Cedar St. in New Haven, will provide the latest information on breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment and research. A team of nationally recognized oncologists will review the latest developments and answer audience questions. The symposium is free but registration is required. Call 203.688.2000 or toll free, 888.700.6543.  

New location for the Yale Eye Center
The Yale Eye Center has moved from 330 Cedar St. to a newly renovated location on the third floor of Temple Medical Center at 40 Temple St. in New Haven. The Center includes leading-edge diagnostic technology, 28 newly furnished exam areas and seven rooms dedicated to diagnostic testing. Patients may use valet parking services, the Temple Street Garage, connected directly by a second story skywalk, or the Temple Medical Garage, connected directly to 40 Temple St. on the first level. To schedule an appointment, please call 203.785.2020 or toll-free, 800.395.7949. The Yale Eye Center is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

10,000 Steps to Better Health
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a free community health education lecture entitled, "10,000 Steps to Better Health," from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Max Taffel conference room. Ellen Liskov, MPH, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and outpatient nutrition specialist; and Susann Boroczky, BS, registered dietitian, will share valuable information on diet and exercise strategies associated with successful weight loss. Attendees will be provided with a free pedometer to monitor their success in achieving 10,000 steps a day. A light supper will be provided. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free 888.700.6543 or register online at www.ynhh.org and click on "Online class registration."  

Billing questions?
YNHH offers financial counseling to patients and families. Spanish-speaking counselors are available. Additionally, Monday evening sessions are scheduled once a month – the next two are Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 from 5-7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.

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