May 2008
17th Annual NAACP Health & Career Expo on May 3
Yale-New Haven Hospital is proud to once again support the 17th Annual NAACP Health & Career Expo on Saturday, May 3. The expo will feature 300 health and career information booths and Amber Alert registration, as well as health workshops and screenings for diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and breast cancer, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. The fair will be heldfrom 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the New Haven Field House, 480 Sherman Avenue, and it will feature face painting, fire safety awareness, live entertainment and refreshments. This event is free and all are welcome. In addition to the main expo, Yale-New Haven is also participating in a career fair for New Haven area students on Friday, May 2. For more information, contact Carla Giles at 203.688.3184. 
Help develop the medicine of tomorrow on May 3
Have you ever thought of volunteering for a Yale research study? On Saturday, May 3, learn about what’s involved in participating in clinical trials, how to find trials that might be right for you, what kinds of questions you should ask and what the benefits are. The fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Harkness Lounge & Patio, 367 Cedar Street, New Haven, and it will feature food, kids’ activities, music and more! This event is free and all are welcome. For additional information and directions, visit the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation Web site.
Walk to Empower on Mother’s Day
The Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is dedicated to ensuring, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Join Yale-New Haven Hospital on Sunday, May 11 at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven for an inspiring day as we raise funds and walk to support Y-ME programs and services that are offered free of charge to anyone touched by breast cancer. Contact Debbie Klotzer to join the Yale-New Haven Hospital team, or call 203.688.8824 for more information.
Cancer Survivors Day event May 13
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 Tuesday, May 13, Yale Cancer Center and Yale-New Haven Hospital will host "New Beginnings," a free event at the Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge. Enjoy a picnic 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."
"The Challenges of Aging" lecture series ends May 15
Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary concludes its 2008 spring health education lecture series with "When to Take Away the Car Keys" on Thursday, May 15. Join Richard Marottoli, MD, Dorothy Adler Geriatric Assessment Center, from 6-8 p.m. in the Yale-New Haven Hospital East Pavilion cafeteria. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
Car seat installation clinic on May 17
Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary and McDermott Auto Group of New Haven will sponsor a car seat installation clinic at the dealership from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. If your car seat is certifiably defective and cannot be installed to ensure maximum safety, you will receive a voucher for a free replacement car seat, compliments of McDermott Auto Group. Refreshments, giveaways and other travel health information will be available. Walk-ins are welcome; be sure to arrive with your car seat already installed in your car. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
Stroke screening May 22
Stroke Alert 2008, sponsored by the American Stroke Association and hosted by Yale-New Haven Hospital, will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the special events area of the East Pavilion cafeteria. The Yale-New Haven Hospital Stamp Out Stroke team will offer stroke screenings and raise awareness to identify the warning signs of a stroke and how to reduce risk factors, including hypertension, smoking, coronary disease and diabetes. This event is free and appointments are not necessary. For more information, email Susan Kekacs or call 203.737.1057.
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 - 8 p.m. 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, May 1 — Dementia: What Is It? presented by Dianne Davis, RN, MSN
- Thursday, May 15 — Digital Mammography: Is It Better? presented by Liane Philpotts, MD
- Tuesday, May 20 — Osteoporosis: Brittle Bones presented by Robert Lang, MD, PC
- Thursday, May 22 — Macular Degeneration presented by John Huang, MD
Women’s Health he@lthLINK: Some new moms return to work with lingering symptoms
New mothers have been returning to work in record numbers — most of them by three months after delivery, according to national estimates. However, many employed mothers still complain of lingering health problems, such as fatigue and mental and physical symptoms. A study in a recent issue of Annals of Family Medicine concluded there is a need to re-examine the definition of postpartum health. Click here to learn more about this study in the latest issue of He@lthLINK: Women's Health, and to sign up to get future issues by email.
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, May 19 and Monday, June 16 from 5 - 7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.