September 2010
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital ranked among
top ten in the country for diabetes and endocrinology
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital has been ranked among the best in the nation for two of its sub-specialties in the 2010 edition of "America's Best Children's Hospitals," published online and in the August issue of U.S.News & World Report. The hospital's diabetes/endocrine disorders services ranked number seven in the nation, and its gastrointestinal care services were ranked number 26 in the country. A three-part blend of reputation, outcome and care-related measures such as the availability of physicians trained in pediatric sub-specialties, nursing care and advanced technology were criteria for selection in the 2010 "America's Best Children's Hospital's" issue.
Health talks in Hamden
Yale-New Haven Hospital is offering free wellness lectures this fall for the general public at the Hamden Professional Building at 2560 Dixwell Avenue, from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
- Thursday, Sept. 9 — Disc Herniations in the Neck: What Are My Options? presented by James Yue, MD, and Paul Bauer, physical therapist
- Thursday, Sept. 16 — Thumbs Up! Fingertips Away from a Better Grasp, presented by Mark P. Altman, MD
- Thursday, Sept. 23 — Nutrition: Back to the Basics, presented by Cheryl Robaczynski, RD
19th annual sickle cell walkathon on Sept. 11
Yale-New Haven Hospital will sponsor the 19th annual walkathon for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Southern Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the East Rock Park (College Woods) in New Haven. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. kickoff to start the 5k walk or 10k run. To register, or for more information, contact Genice Nelson, 203.688.8077.
Connecticut Liver Life Walk on Sept. 12
On Sunday, Sept. 12, join nearly 20,000 walkers from coast-to-coast in the fight against liver disease at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. The Connecticut Liver Life Walk, which is the national fundraising walk of the American Liver Foundation, raises critical funds to support research grants, public education, and advocacy related to liver disease. Join the Yale-New Haven Transplantation Center team, and be part of the largest fundraising and awareness event related to liver wellness.
Wellness lectures at Shoreline Medical Center
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several free health lectures this fall for adults, from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."
- Tuesday, Sept. 14 — Depression and Your Heart, presented Basmah Safdar, MD
- Tuesday, Sept. 21 — Facts About Vascular Ultrasound, presented by Leslie Scoutt, MD
Women’s sports medicine lecture on Sept. 15
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary kicks off its 2010 fall health education lecture series with "Playing it Safe — Ask Our Women’s Sports Medicine Expert" on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Join orthopedic surgeon Karen Sutton, MD, for a discussion about bone health, tips on how to prevent injury while being active, and the advantages to exercising during menopause. This lecture will start at 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Institute for Excellence, located at 300 George Street in New Haven. To register, call 203.688.2000 or toll-free 888.700.6543.
Friends of Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital annual luncheon on Sept. 22
The Friends of Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital will host its annual luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the New Haven Country Club in Hamden. Andrés Martin, MD, MPH, will present "The Sliver Lining: Commitment, Expansion and Integration in Child Psychiatry." Lunch is $40 per person. For more information or to register, contact Jamy Stenger, 203.688.6437.
Walk for Lupus Now on Sept. 26
Yale-New Haven Hospital is proud to support the 6th Annual Walk for Lupus Now on Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Hamden Middle School in Hamden. Proceeds will help fund the Lupus Foundation of America — the nation’s leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus, and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. To join the Yale-New Haven Hospital team, contact Monica Arroyo, 203.415.6502.
Hackers for Hearts golf tournament on Sept. 27
The 11th annual Hackers for Hearts golf tournament will be held on Monday, Sept. 27, at the New Haven Country Club in Hamden. Proceeds will benefit the Yale-New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center. To register to play in the Hackers for Hearts golf tournament, inquire about sponsorship, or contribute item(s) to the silent auction, contact Jessica Scheps, 203.688.8727.
Women’s he@lthLINK: Breastfeeding saves lives and money, provides necessary nutrients
If most new moms would breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life, it would save nearly 1,000 lives and billions of dollars each year, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. The United States incurs $13 billion in excess costs annually and suffers 911 preventable deaths per year because breastfeeding rates fall far below medical recommendations. Read the latest issue of Women’s he@lthLINK to learn more about the priority to improve maternity care practices and how lactation specialists like Robin Murtha, MSN, APRN, IBCLC and Cathy Stubbs, RN, CN III, IBCLC support and educate new moms on the importance of breastfeeding.
Tommy Fund Family Day Oct. 3
The annual Tommy Fund Family Day will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Connecticut Tennis Center in New Haven. The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer helps children undergoing cancer care at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital through research, support services and financial support to families in need. Participants can run a 5K road race, walk two miles or run in a .3 mile fun run for kids. The fun run begins at 10 a.m. and the 5K run and 2-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. Registration costs $20 before Sept. 30 and $25 after; children 10 and under are $10, and $15 after Sept. 30. To join the Smilow Cancer/Children's Hospital Team, contact Debbie Klotzer or call 203.688.8824.
Alzheimer's Memory Walk on Oct. 3
On Sunday, Oct. 3, Yale-New Haven Hospital will once again support the local Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk — the largest national awareness and fund-raising event for Alzheimer care, support and research. At New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park, registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. To join the Yale-New Haven Hospital team, contact Dianne Davis, 203.688.7076.
Billing questions?
Yale-New Haven Hospital offers financial counseling to patients and families. Spanish-speaking counselors are available. Additionally, evening sessions are scheduled once a month — the next two are Monday, Sept. 20 and Monday, Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m. To make an appointment with a financial counselor, call 203.688.2046.