Upcoming events

Upcoming events at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital and Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital follow.

A brochure describing spring health talks at the Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford can be downloaded here.

NOTE:  A red arrow means you can sign up online. Click on an arrow to register.

November

10

Why Do Non-Smokers Get Cancer?

12

The Heart of A Woman

12

New Treatment for Barrett's Esophogus

17

Get the Skinny on Fats: Cholesterol and My Heart

19

Watching Over Young Hearts

Why Do Non-Smokers Get Cancer?

Date: Nov. 10

Most people think of lung cancer as a disease that affects smokers. While this is true for a majority of patients, approximately 13 percent of lung cancers (roughly 1 out of every 8) occur in a person who has never smoked. Daniel Boffa, MD, Yale Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program, will discuss the role smoking plays in lung cancer, risk factors besides tobacco that can lead to lung cancer, and steps that can be taken to minimize those risks. The lecture is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-888-700-6543 or

 Register online

Location: Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center, 111 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT

The Heart of a Woman

Date: Nov. 12

Dr. John Elefteriades, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, talks about women’s heart health, including prevention and cutting-edge treatments for heart disease. The event, a Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary Health Education lecture, begins at 6 p.m.

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Location: 300 George St., New Haven

Suffer from Barrett's Esophagus?
A New Treatment Technique: Radiofrequency Ablation

Date: Nov. 12

The chronic back-up of stomach acids into the esophagus can lead to a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus which can be serious and may lead to cancer of the esophagus. Currently, no medications are known to reverse this condition. However, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to lessen the severity of symptoms. Join David Wolfsohn, MD, attending physician, YNHH Digestive Diseases, as he provides important information about cause, diagnosis and treatments – especially a new technique called radiofrequency ablation. The lecture is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-888-700-6543 or

 Register online

Location: Hamden Professional Center, 2560 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

Get the Skinny on Fats: Cholesterol and My Heart

Date: Nov. 17

This lecture will give you an update on heart-healthy nutrition guidelines that promote optimal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In addition, Ellen Liskov, MPH, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and outpatient nutrition specialist, Yale-New Haven Shoreline Nutrition Center, will discuss contemporary issues including: trans fats, carbohydrates, your lipid profile and nutritional supplements. The lecture is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-888-700-6543 or

 Register online

Location: Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center, 111 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT

Watching Over Young Hearts

Date: Nov. 19

Dr. Alan Friedman, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, explores children’s heart health, including prevention, screening and treatment of heart defects in children from pre-birth to adolescence and information on how diet and exercise affect heart health. The event, a Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary Health Education lecture, begins at 6 p.m.

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Location: Hamden Radiology Office, 2560 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

Ongoing events and opportunities

Learn more about LASIK eye surgery on Mondays
Sill thinking about laser vision correction? From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month throughout 2009, Jimmy Lee, MD, director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Yale Eye Center, will share the latest in leading-edge treatments and procedures, including options like bladeless iLASIK. The monthly seminars will be held at 40 Temple St., Suite 1B in New Haven. To register, call Janet Reilly at 203.764.6772.

Melanoma support group available monthly
The Yale Cancer Center Melanoma Support Group will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month throughout 2009 in Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Max Taffel conference room at 6:30 p.m. To attend, contact Bonnie Indeck, 203.688.6573.

Digital Mobile Mammography Van
In collaboration with Hill Health Center and Yale Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Mammography Van has arrived at Yale-New Haven Hospital. The Digital Mobile Mammography Van is a mobile unit that comes to your location, providing you and others with the convenience of rapid diagnosis and access to the most up-to-date technology thereby making it easier for working women to obtain their annual screening exams. YNHH’s expert mammography technologists deliver personal, friendly and confidential care to every woman.

Digital Mobile Mammography Van service is offered six days a week, Monday – Saturday at locations throughout New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex and New London counties. Call (203) 688-6800 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

CPAP support group
A Continuous Postive Air Pressure (CPAP) support group offering health awareness information to adults with sleep apnea is now forming. Family members are also welcome. The group will provide an interactive forum for exchanging information, education on sleep disorders and review of new and old CPAP equipment. Each meeting will be attended by board-certified sleep specialists and staff from Yale Sleep Medicine. Refreshments will be provided. Meeting locations are in Norwich and at the Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center. Call 203-764-6788 for information.

RN Refresher Program
The Yale New Haven Health System RN Refresher Program brings nurses up to date with hospital technology and standards and allows them to ease into the clinical setting again as students. Nurses who complete the program and go on to work at Bridgeport, Greenwich or Yale-New Haven hospitals may be eligible to receive sign-on bonuses and reimbursement of RN Refresher tuition. For more information or to request a registration form, contact Cathleen L. Caulfield APRN, BC, at 688-7290.

"Eat Right" Weight Management Program
Periodically, Yale-New Haven offers the "Eat Right" weight management program to help you slim down. Topics covered include assessing your weight loss needs, label reading, dining out strategies, healthy cooking and behavior modification. For more information or to register, call the YNHH Centers of Nutrition, (203) 688-4879.

Cancer Support Group for Women
A support group for women who have or have had cancer provides information about cancer, available resources and assists patients as they cope with a diagnosis of cancer. The group meets every other Thursday. For more information, call Phyllis Smith, MSW, (203) 688-2304.

Other Yale-New Haven support groups

Pain Relief for Childbirth
Anesthesiology offers free question and answer sessions concerning options for pain relief during labor. Sessions are conducted by specialists in obstetrical anesthesia. These one-hour meetings are held twice each month. For more information, call (203) 785-4488.

Diabetes education series
Free classes offered throughout the year for adult patients and their families. Call the Yale Diabetes Center at (203) 737-1932 for a schedule or to reserve a space.

Toy Closets/Toy Teas
Toy Closets were introduced to the Children's Hospital by WTNH-TV anchorwoman Ann Nyberg in 1993. The YNHH Auxiliary coordinates the program and keeps the closets stocked with toys for pediatric patients yearround. For more information about toy donation or to set up a Toy Tea, email or call the YNHH Auxiliary, at (203) 688-5717.

Children's pre-admission visits offered prior to surgery
Sponsored by the YNHCH Child Life program and nursing and anesthesiology departments, pre-admission visits prepare toddlers, preschoolers, school-age, and adolescent patients and their families for elective and one-day surgical procedures. Pre-admission visits are offered Monday through Friday in the afternoon. To register, call the Pediatric Surgery Center, (203) 688-7996.

Take a tour
Area community, high school and college groups are invited to tour Yale-New Haven Hospital. The tour program is a free, community outreach service that is health care career-oriented. Tours are offered by reservation only and are conducted by YNHH staff and volunteers. To arrange a tour, or for more information, call YNHH Volunteer Services at (203) 688-2297.

Infant/child CPR classes
YNHH Women's Education Life Learning (W.E.L.L.) offers a four-hour class in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The fee is $50 per person. Certification is offered at $55 per person. Prepayment is required and class size is limited. To register, or for additional information, go to www.ynhh.org/WELL, phone (203) 688-WELL (9355) or send an e-mail.

AfterDance/stroller aerobics
AfterDance, a postpartum fitness program, is now offered with Stroller Aerobics, an innovative way to get mom in shape after baby arrives. AfterDance and Stroller Aerobics classes mix body realignment, aerobic activity and muscle toning in a "baby-friendly" environment. Classes are available in New Haven and surrounding communities. For fee and registration information, contact Women's Education Life Learning (W.E.L.L.) at (203) 688-WELL (9355) or by e-mail.

Joint replacement surgery
Patients who will undergo joint replacement surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital are encouraged to attend an informational class led by a certified orthopedic nurse and the care coordinator for the orthopedic unit. The hour-long session will cover topics such as: preparing for admission; the day of surgery; medications; pain management; physical therapy; knee/hip special instructions; length of stay; medical management; and choosing post hospital care—acute rehabilitation or home recovery. No registration is required. Patients are encouraged to mention the class when scheduling their pre-admission appointment and the office will try to coordinate their appointment time with the class.

The classes will be held the first and third Tuesday of every month at noon. They will be held in the 7-7 conference room on the seventh floor of the East Pavilion at 20 York Street.

For additional information, contact Julia Jonathan at (203) 688-2182.

Last revised: Nov. 9, 2009 (dh)

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All information is intended for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.