Can You Say “No” to a Weight Check at the Doctor’s?
People spout different excuses as to why they put off going to see the doctor. The one thing many people dread? Stepping on the scale.
Research shows that some people – especially women – avoid going to the doctor because weighing in triggers stress, anxiety and shame. This can be a significant barrier to getting the medical care you need. So, can you ever say “no” to being weighed? Our doctor weighs in on the subject.
Can You Say "No" to a Weight Check?
A Father’s Day Gift for Dad: Keep Tabs on His Health
What can you get for the #1 dad in your life? Get him to open up about his health and show him you care with a chat and a reminder that many health conditions which disproportionately impact men are preventable through routine check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices.
Health Screenings to Talk About with Dad
Celebrity Diagnosis Sparks New Awareness of NPH
When singer Billy Joel announced in May that he was canceling concerts due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, he shifted the spotlight to an uncommon brain condition.
Learn more about NPH
Feeling Under the Weather? We’ve Got You!
Turn to Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for everyday illness and injury treatment.
We offer treatment for common illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries to patients of all ages in Connecticut and New York across 21 locations. You can count on us for professional, fast and friendly urgent care. All locations welcome walk-in visits, and while appointments aren’t required, they are available so you can choose a time that fits your busy schedule.
Keep in mind that Yale Haven Health Urgent Care also offers 24/7 Virtual Care. Book online to connect with one of our local providers using your smartphone, tablet or computer and receive expert medical evaluation and treatment right from the comfort of your home, no matter what time it is. Open 7 days a week, we deliver high-quality care you can trust — backed by Yale New Haven Health.
We Want You – To Volunteer at YNHH!
Yale New Haven Hospital welcomes volunteers of all ages and skills on the York Street and Saint Raphael campuses as well as satellite locations. Volunteer Services will work with you to find roles that fit your schedule, abilities and interests. Volunteers impact nearly every area of the hospital:
- Behind the Scenes: Volunteers assist staff with clerical duties, deliveries and light computer work.
- Customer Service: Volunteers assist patients and visitors in navigating throughout the hospital or providing service to customers in the hospital’s gift shops.
- Integrative Wellness Programs: Reiki and music/arts are a few examples of volunteer programs that enhance the experience of patients, families, staff and the community. Certification and expertise may be required. There is a current need for volunteers who can provide relaxation sessions at the patient’s bedside. Oasis for Healing volunteers are trained in the Reiki modality (must hold a minimum of Reiki 1 certification), guided imagery /meditation. Volunteers talk to patients prior to their visit about their level of pain, anxiety, sleeplessness, and nausea, followed by a 10–15-minute relaxation session.
- Patient Support: Volunteers assist patients and staff in clinics as well as inpatient areas. Assignments may vary between moderate or intense patient support.
Learn more about volunteering at YNHH or fill out the application
Help Us Get Closer to Free!
The 15th Annual Closer to Free Ride rolls off the starting line on Sept. 6, and you’re invited to ride along with us! The Closer to Free Ride fuels research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Riders of all levels have the chance to experience five professionally designed and fully supported routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles long. If you’re not in the New Haven area, you can join as a Remote Rider and complete your own route wherever you may be.
Also consider sharing your energy and enthusiasm with the Closer to Free community as a volunteer at the pre-ride check-in, the start/finish line or on the ride route as a member of the Road Crew.
Register as a rider or volunteer
Can’t ride with us this year? Make a donation to a specific rider or team
Go for a Stroll with YNHH Doctors
Take a walk and chat with local doctors as part of Yale New Haven Health’s Walk ‘N’ Talk with a Doc. Walks are each Saturday through September along the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail in New Haven. Please arrive by 8:45 am. Walks begin at the entrance on the corner of Shelton Avenue and Starr Street and last approximately one hour. Parking is available at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 280 Starr St., New Haven. For more information, email Andy Orefice or call 203-688-5671.
Billing Questions?
Yale New Haven Health offers financial counseling to patients and families. Spanish-speaking counselors are also available. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 855-547-4584.
