Newsbriefs
YNHHS virtual education fair March 9
Employees are invited to a virtual education fair, “Advancing Your Education, Advancing Your Career,” noon - 3 pm Thursday, March 9. During this Institute for Excellence event, employees can talk with school representatives and discover how their programs can boost career mobility. Focused programs include the training and experiences necessary for roles in:
- Nursing
- Patient care support, including medical assistant and certified nursing assistant
- Respiratory Therapy
- Radiology
- Perioperative, including surgical technician and positions in Central Sterile Processing
- And many more
By registering for the fair, you’ll be able to review schools’ programs, enter their virtual “booths” and chat with representatives to get the information you need. To learn more and register for the event, visit the YNHHS intranet.
Auxiliary scholarships application deadline March 15
The Yale New Haven Hospital Auxiliary is offering 10 scholarships of $2,000 each to area high school students planning to pursue a career in a health-related profession. Scholarships are based on academic excellence, financial need, personal statement and community service, including school and community activities and/or employment. Applicants must be high school seniors living in one of these towns: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven or Woodbridge. Request an application by emailing [email protected] or calling 203-688-5717. The submission deadline is March 15.
Scholarship applications accepted beginning March 1
Applications will be accepted March 1 - April 30 for the Frances Grindell Care Associate Scholarship for YNHH care associates pursuing nursing degrees. To be eligible, employees must be in good employment standing and working at least 24 hours per week for at least one year as a care associate. Scholarships of up to $750 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees will be awarded annually to qualified applicants who have been accepted by or are enrolled in a Connecticut registered nursing licensure program. Applications must be submitted online only. Applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a YNHH manager and complete an application questionnaire. Visit HRConnect for more information. The scholarship fund was established by the children of the late Frances Q. Grindell, RN, a YNHH nurse for 44 years, to honor her love for education and dedication to nursing
Wear blue to support colorectal cancer awareness March 3
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 3, as Yale New Haven Health’s Digestive Health service line marks Wear Blue Day (employee dress code applies). The day helps bring greater awareness of the fight against colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in men and women and third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The good news is that colon cancer screenings can save lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people begin regular screenings starting at age 45. Colonoscopy has more benefits than other types of screening, but other options are available. Speak to your provider to determine the best test for you.
