Our Patient Relations staff can help patients and family members who have questions, concerns, unmet needs, require special services and assistance or need disability-related accommodations during their visit or stay at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Yale New Haven Hospital staff and physicians support the rights of all patients. YNHH does not restrict, limit or deny care or visitation on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, citizenship status or any other basis protected by law. The hospital provides emergency medical care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
At YNHH, our compassionate, multi-faith, American Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)-certified chaplains provide a variety of spiritual services to patients and families.
Our full-time staff of licensed, experience social workers offers free resources, counseling and support groups to help patients and families cope with illness and connect with others who may share their experiences.
For those who speak a foreign language or are deaf or hard of hearing, we provide a variety of free interpretation and translation services to ensure patients and caregivers can clearly communicate with healthcare providers.
Our ethics committee can provide guidance and assistance when faced with difficult choices about you or your loved one's health condition and needs.
Learn more about the causes of pain, the benefits of controlling it and the many safe, effective pain management options we offer patients.
Find out how to contact, where to visit or how to send cards, gifts and eGreetings to friends and loved ones staying at YNHH.
Email patient relations or call 203-688-3430 any time before, during or after your visit to discuss issues related to your hospital experience or for more information about the many special services we provide.
