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Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary

For more than 55 years, the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary has been an important arm of the hospital, dedicated to supporting its missions, contributing funds and raising awareness of health issues in the greater New Haven community.

Overview

Members are men and women from all walks of life who participate in Auxiliary activities, attend lectures or simply lend their support through annual membership dues. The Auxiliary always welcomes new members.

For an overview of Auxiliary activities, view the brochure.

The idea of making contributions of time, ideas and effort has been at the core of the Auxiliary since its inception. In that time, the Auxiliary has donated millions of dollars towards hospital programs, services and health education in the community. Major contributions to the hospital have included a digital mammography van, a hand-held mammotome, a stem cell pheresis blood warmer and most recently, a pledge of $500,000 to Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven.

What we do

Health education

The Auxiliary sponsors a series of lectures on health issues given by noted Yale-New Haven Hospital healthcare professionals. Members work to coordinate and staff these events. The lectures are free and open to the public. Visit our events calendar to view a list of all events. Or for a list of upcoming Auxiliary lectures, email the Auxiliary or call 203.688.5717.

Atrium Gift Shop

The Atrium Gift Shop, adjacent to the atrium near the York Street entrance, is the Auxiliary's major fundraising source. Members often volunteer in many capacities under the guidance of a professional manager.

In addition to flowers, candy and jewelry, the Atrium Gift Shop offers clothes, toiletries, snacks, cards, balloons and assorted gift items. Flower delivery to patient rooms may also be requested. Outside delivery may be requested for a small fee. Phone orders and all major credit cards are accepted.

Hours 

Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 9 pm

Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 8:30 pm 

Phone: 203.688.4265

Toy Closet Program

The Auxiliary's Toy Closet Program, founded in 1993 by WTNH News 8 anchorwoman Ann Nyberg, solicits new toy donations and raises money year-round to keep the Toy Closets at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital well stocked. Learn more about the Toy Closet Program.

Other Committees

  • Annual Meeting
  • Finance
  • Flower Box Gardens
  • Membership
  • Notes @ Noon
  • Project Grants
  • Public Relations
  • Special Events
  • Tree Lighting

Auxiliary Newsletter

The Auxiliary Atrium newsletter is the official publication of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary.

Why join?

Auxiliary members can be as active as they like. Some simply receive the Yale-New Haven Hospital Bulletin and Auxiliary newsletter, while others attend meetings, events and lectures, or take part in the programs and events listed above. Members are encouraged to volunteer on a schedule that accommodates their busy lives.

Current Board (2010-2011)

Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary

Executive Committee

President
Annemarie Lindskog


First Vice President
Kathrine Neville

Second Vice President
Sylvia Greene

Recording Secretary
Peggy DeZinno 

Corresponding Secretary
Gay Steinbach

Treasurer
Eleanor F. Jones

Immediate Past President
Diane F. Petra

Atrium Gift Shop Co-Chairs
Lynne Bradstreet
Sylvia Greene
Heidi Coutu

Toy Closet Co-Chairs
Kathrine Neville
Diane F. Petra 
Marjan Wackers

Project Grants Chair
Carolyn Gould

Public Rleations Chair
Jane Snaider

Health Education Chair
Stephanie Jatlow
Gay Steinbach

Membership Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Fearon
Nancy Rosenbaum

Special Events Chair
Gay Steinbach

Notes at Noon Chair
Valerie LeShane

Tree Lighting Chair/Golf Outing Chair
Debbie Klotzer

Finance Chair
Eleanor Jones

Flower Box Gardens Co-Chairs
Ingrid Parri
Kathrine Neville

Vice President Development
(ex officio)

Kevin Walsh

Honorary Board Member
Ann Nyberg

Board of Managers

Karen Anderson 
Kerry Banks
Alyce Block
Lynne Bradstreet
Heidi Coutu 
Christine Dowling
Elizabeth Fearon
Carolyn Gould
Louise Grober


Sally Howell
Stephanie Jatlow
Mary Jane Miller
Ruth Munson
Ingrid Parri
Nancy Rosenbaum
Gloria Schooolfield
Jo Villar
Marjan Wackers

Contact Us

For more information about our activities or programs, or for information about membership, please email the Auxiliary or call 203.688.5717.

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