Newsbriefs

Voter registration reminder

With elections coming up soon, Yale New Haven’s department of Community and Government Relations reminds everyone to register to vote. Connecticut primary elections will be Tuesday, Aug. 9. General elections will be Tuesday, Nov. 8. For voting information, including registration and absentee ballots, visit the office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Questions? Contact Community and Government Relations, 203-688-2503. Please remember: the freedom to vote is America’s most important political right, and it’s a privilege many people in the world don’t have!

YNHH recognized for stroke care

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently recognized Yale New Haven Hospital through the associations’ Get With The Guidelines - Gold Plus Stroke program. YNHH earned Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll achievement awards for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.