Top Tips for Managing your Meds
Sometimes it takes more than a glass of water to take your medicine. Knowing how much and when are important for your health and safety – especially when over a third of adults take three or more prescription medications daily.
Medication mistakes are more common than you might think. Yale New Haven Health pharmacist Kris Venables, RPh, who manages Yale New Haven Health Pharmacy at North Haven Medical Center, shares the following safety tips.
Read more about managing your meds
What are the Symptoms of Anemia?
Struggling with brain fog? Feeling sluggish and tired all the time? Suddenly craving ice chips? It might be worth talking with your primary care provider about getting a complete blood count (CBC) test to check for anemia.
Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for anemia
Scholarships Available for Healthcare majors
The Yale New Haven Hospital Auxiliary is offering 10 scholarships of $3,000 each to area high school students planning to pursue a career in a health-related profession.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence; financial need; a personal statement that describes the applicant’s interest in healthcare; and community service, including school and community activities and/or employment.
Applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of one of the following towns: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven or Woodbridge.
Applications are available online or may be requested at [email protected] or 203-688-5717. The submission deadline is March 14.
Learn How you can Dodge Diabetes
Do you have prediabetes? Our Dodge Diabetes lifestyle program can help you avoid a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. The program focuses on strategies such as healthy eating to improve A1c results, increasing activity and managing stress. Group support is provided by others facing similar challenges.
The program starts April 23 and consists of 22 classes over nine months. Classes are available in person or via Zoom. In-person classes are from 5 - 6:30 pm at the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. The class meets every week for the first four months, and then every other week until completion.
Participants learn the skills needed to improve A1c, as well as how to be more physically active, manage stress and stay motivated. Participants receive resources and tools for lifelong use. Continued support is available at the completion of the 12 months.
To learn more or to register for the Dodge Diabetes program, call 203-688-9010.
How to Care for your Skin and Hair During Cancer Treatment
If you’re a current Smilow Cancer Hospital patient who is experiencing temporary visual changes to your hair, skin and nails while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, consider attending a free Beyond Beauty Program. The interactive workshop is provided by licensed cosmetologists, certified hair and wig specialists and The Cingari Family Boutique.
An upcoming workshop will be held:
- Feb. 19 from 2-4 pm at Smilow Cancer Hospital – Derby, Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby
You must pre-register to receive your makeup toolkit on the day of the class. Class size is limited. To sign up, call the Cingari Family Boutique at 203-200-2273 (CARE) or email [email protected].
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. You can count on us for professional, fast, and friendly urgent care. Make an appointment at one of our many locations in Connecticut and New York.
Keep in mind that Yale Haven Health Urgent Care also offers 24/7 Virtual Care. Book your appointment to connect with one of our local practitioners 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.
We also make it easy to get your child’s complete physical for school, sports, and camp. Learn more about our walk-in physicals.
We Want to Know What You Think!
Yale New Haven Health occasionally surveys people in our communities for their opinions about health care. We’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to participate in short surveys from us, join our survey panel. Know that we will never send you more than one survey a month, and surveys can be completed in just a few minutes. All responses are completely anonymous, we will never sell your name or contact information, and you can opt out at any time. We look forward to hearing from you.
Find a Provider at YNHH
Are you looking for a physician? Call 888-700-6543 or visit our Find a Doctor feature for information on physician specialties, office hours and locations as well as insurance plans accepted. Many of our physician practices offer telehealth video visits for your convenience.
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.
