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Connecticut’s leading healthcare system. As a progressive regional healthcare center, it includes Smilow Cancer Hospital's Greenwich Hospital Campus.

Our Hospitals

Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital is a non profit 383 bed community teaching hospital and home to the second inpatient campus of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. Affiliated with Yale School of Medicine, the hospital operates the only burn center in Connecticut – the Connecticut Burn Center. Bridgeport Hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a teaching hospital cancer program. Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich Hospital is a non profit, 206 bed community teaching hospital, affiliated with Yale School of Medicine. It was the first Connecticut hospital to receive the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for adhering to strict standards for excellence and safety in spinal fusion and total hip and knee replacement. The hospital also received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association quality achievement award for its higher stroke care standard. Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Lawrence + Memorial is a not-for-profit, general, acute care, private hospital that has been serving the New London region since 1912. They are licensed for 280 beds and provide patient care to medical, surgical, pediatric, rehab, psychiatric and obstetrical patients. Westerly Hospital
Westerly Hospital provides Washington County, RI and New London County, CT residents a wide array of medical, surgical, diagnostic, laboratory and rehabilitative services using the latest technology in an intimate, community hospital setting. With more than 130 primary and specialty care physicians dedicated to the patients they serve, through preventative care to emergencies to advanced procedures, Westerly Hospital serves the entire community with expert, compassionate, family-centered medical care. Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale New Haven Hospital is a non profit, 1,541 bed acute and tertiary medical center receiving regional, national and international referrals. It provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary, family focused care in more than 100 medical specialty areas and has ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report in specialties such as cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; geriatrics; gynecology; heart and heart surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; and psychiatry. With two inpatient campuses in New Haven, Yale New Haven Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for Yale School of Medicine. Yale New Haven Hospital includes several outpatient centers in New Haven, North Haven, East Haven and Guilford and dozens of radiology and blood drawing services throughout the state. Our Physician Foundation
Northeast Medical Group
A not for profit multispecialty medical foundation, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) consists of more than 70 physician practices and 1,500 employees across 100 sites from Rye Brook, New York, to Gales Ferry, Connecticut. NEMG has aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians across the Yale New Haven Health System, including hospital employed physicians at Greenwich and Bridgeport hospitals, the hospitalists of Yale New Haven Hospital and community physicians. Affiliations
Yale University
Yale New Haven Health System is affiliated with Yale University, a private Ivy League research university in New Haven. Founded in 1701, the university is the third oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Yale University comprises three major academic components: Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools. In addition, Yale encompasses a wide array of centers and programs, libraries, museums and administrative support offices. Approximately 11,250 students attend Yale. Yale Medicine
Yale Medicine is the clinical practice of Yale School of Medicine faculty members. Yale Medicine is one of the largest academic multispecialty group practice in the United States, with more than 800 physicians practicing in 160 specialties and subspecialties. Yale Medicine has a reputation as a major referral center for Greater New Haven, for Connecticut and throughout New England.

10/31/2026

👻 Don’t ghost your flu shot this season. A quick shot now can help keep the flu from haunting your fall plans. Schedule yours today and stay one step ahead of the tricks this Halloween. To learn more about the flu shot and find a location near you, visit https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/flu?utm_campaign=Flu%2FCOVID%2FRSV%2CSeasonal&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=facebook. 🎃

10/30/2026

Today, bees, crayons and dalmatians across Yale New Haven Health came together to help make this year's Halloween throughout Yale New Haven Children's Hospital locations a sp👀ky success. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this Halloween "spooktacular." The costumes were boo-tiful! 👻🎃

10/30/2026

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring fear, uncertainty and many questions about what comes next. Neal Fischbach, MD, medical oncologist, Smilow Cancer Hospital, assistant professor of medicine and assistant medical director of clinical trials, Yale School of Medicine, shares a message of hope for patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis. From leading-edge treatment options and innovative approaches to care to comprehensive support services, our teams are here to care for patients through every step of their journey. Visit http://ynh.care/1wK to learn more.

10/30/2026

Did you know it can take up to 7 days for your body to adjust to the start and end of daylight saving time?
Follow our tips for an easier transition:
⏰ Keep a regular sleep schedule.
⏰ Take advantage of the sun, and get outside for a 30-minute walk.
⏰ Stick to regular routines and meal times. See less

10/30/2026

The natural stretching that occurs during pregnancy could put patients at risk of a hernia, especially if they’ve experienced one during a prior pregnancy. While some postpartum hernias are resolved on their own, others require surgical intervention.

“A common misconception is that hernias during pregnancy resolve and the abdominal wall goes back to the way it was before. This is not always the case and repair of the hernia, and the abdominal wall anatomy can be necessary and essential for proper function of the abdominal wall and core muscles,” said Andrew Duffy, MD, Medical Director, Yale New Haven Health’s Hernia Program and Associate Professor of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine. “Your abdominal wall is the center of your core. If you don’t fix that, patients get out of balance and can develop worsening back pain over time. It will impact your daily function.”

To learn more about treatment for postpartum hernias, visit https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/postpartum-hernias.

10/30/2026

For Chris Podkowiak, a second opinion became a second chance. After being diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma, Chris turned to Jennifer Moliterno, MD, chief of Neurosurgical Oncology for Yale New Haven Health, and a professor at Yale School of Medicine, for a complex brain surgery that successfully removed his tumor and helped restore his strength. Today, Chris and his family are moving forward with hope, gratitude and an important message: Don’t be afraid to seek a second opinion: https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/brain-tumor-surgery.

10/29/2026

The Heart and Vascular Center would like to thank our many dedicated walkers and teams from Yale New Haven Hospital, Northeast Medical Group, Yale Medicine and Yale University who participated on Saturday, Oct. 17 for the American Heart Association's Greater New Haven Heart Walk at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The event also offered hands-only CPR demonstrations. Funds raised support lifesaving education and science related to heart disease and stroke.

10/29/2026

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year, but a little prep goes a long way in keeping trick-or-treaters safe! 🎃

From staying visible after dark to making sure costumes are trip-proof and allergy-friendly, these quick safety habits keep the focus on fun.

Save this checklist for Halloween night!

10/26/2026

A panic attack and a heart attack can share similar symptoms, which can make it difficult to know what you’re experiencing. Samuel Hahn, MD, chief of Cardiology at Bridgeport Hospital, interventional cardiologist and associate professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, explains how the two differ, which symptoms can overlap and what signs may require immediate medical attention. Knowing the difference is important, but when it comes to your heart, it’s always best to take concerning symptoms seriously. If you think you may be having a heart attack, seek emergency medical care right away. https://vist.ly/5q3xg

10/21/2026

For any person worried that using deodorant or antiperspirant can cause breast cancer, stop sweating it.

“I think this idea stems from people trying to find an answer, because we all know loved ones, friends and family members who are diagnosed with breast cancer,” said Ellie Proussaloglou, MD, a surgical oncologist at Smilow Cancer Hospital, and assistant professor of Surgery (Breast Surgical Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine.

The good news, Dr. Proussaloglou reports, is that, based on many years of studies, there is no evidence that any antiperspirant or deodorant – including those containing aluminum and phthalates – directly cause breast cancer.

“The thought behind antiperspirants and deodorants causing cancer is this fear that, because these products temporarily block the sweat glands, toxins can be trapped in the underarm,” Dr. Proussaloglou said. “However, what we know about the biology of our bodies, and how the breasts function, is that most toxins are processed by the liver and the kidneys and excreted out through urine or our GI tract. Based on what we know right now – and of course we’re always learning more – this is just a myth.”

However, she hopes that patients asking about causes of cancer are open to learning more, because there are other well documented risk factors for breast cancer that people should take seriously. To learn more, visit https://vist.ly/5pdvq.

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