Why Smilow Cancer Hospital

Smilow Cancer Hospital treats more cancer patients than any other hospital in Connecticut. A team from one of Smilow's 12 cancer programs is available to discuss each patient's diagnosis and therapy options.

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What to Expect as a Patient

Thank you for choosing Yale New Haven Hospital for your healthcare needs. We work hard every day to meet — and exceed — your needs and expectations.

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Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Yale New Haven Hospital supports the rights of all patients and expects its staff and physicians to observe and protect these rights as a part of patient care.

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Information for Visitors

Yale New Haven Hospital welcomes and encourages family and friends to visit patients. In fact, we believe that spending time with loved ones is a powerful part of the healing process.

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Patient Information & Communications

At Yale New Haven Hospital, we believe visits and contact with family and friends is an important part of the healing process for our patients. Here is all the information you need to contact or send letters, email or gifts loved ones staying.

How to contact a patient
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