Yale Health Center

05/19/2026

During National Documentation Integrity (Medical Records) Week, Yale Health recognizes the essential role accurate, complete, and timely medical documentation plays in delivering high-quality patient care. This week honors our dedicated Health Information Management (HIM) team, who ensure the accuracy of medical records and uphold patient safety and privacy. Thank you for all that you do for our patients!

05/14/2026

A reminder to stop by the Yale Health lobby and check out this year’s incredible raffle baskets in honor of National Nurses Week! 🎉🧺

All proceeds from the raffle support the Nanci J. Fortgang Yale Health Patient Hardship Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible Yale Health members in times of need.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, when winners will be announced — don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and win an amazing basket!

Make a donation or submit a nomination for the Patient Hardship Fund here: https://yalehealth.yale.edu/nanci-j-fortgang-yale-health-patient-hardship-fund

05/06/2026

This week, Yale Health celebrates our incredible nursing staff—the heart of patient care and the driving force behind exceptional experiences across our community. 💙 Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to excellence bring our Yale-CAREs values to life every day and help shape the future of care at Yale Health. Thank you for all that you do!

05/05/2026

“Patients allow you into some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, when they are scared, uncertain, or in pain. That trust is extraordinary, and I never take it lightly.” –Dr. John Toksoy

A recent story from It’s Your Yale highlights patient-centered care through the work of Yale Health’s Co-Chief of Internal Medicine, Dr. John Toksoy, whose 26-year career reflects the powerful intersection of science, service, and human connection. From clinical care to leadership, his experience underscores how meaningful relationships between providers and patients are at the heart of better outcomes.

Read more here:

Medicine meets meaning: Yale Health’s Dr. John Toksoy traces a 26-year journey shaped by science, service, leadership, and enduring patient trust.

04/22/2026

Today is Administrative Professionals Day, a day to celebrate a group of individuals who are often the unsung heroes of the office! Our Senior Administrative Assistants (SAAs) keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes through coordinating, organizing, and supporting our teams every single day. We are so grateful for the dedication and expertise you bring to Yale Health. Thank you, SAAs, for all that you do to keep us moving forward!

04/03/2026

Reminder: Yale Health is operating on a modified schedule in observance of today’s holiday!

- Acute Care remains open for in-person, urgent visits from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and our 24/7 clinical guidance phone line, staffed by Registered Nurses, remains open; (203) 432-0123.
- The Pharmacy is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Our Physical Therapy and Blood Draw departments maintain regular hours of operation.
- All other clinics are closed.

04/01/2026

Exciting news! We’re pleased to announce that Yale Health has achieved accreditation from Joint Commission!

The Joint Commission’s rigorous, unannounced on-site survey confirmed that we’re adhering to leading quality and safety practices, reflecting our culture of continuous improvement and commitment to better patient care.

These survey results confirm what many of us already know about Yale Health—this is an exceptional place to provide and receive care!

03/31/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we honor the physicians whose leadership, compassion, and expertise help the Yale community thrive. We cannot thank you enough for your long hours of dedication, passion for helping others, knowledge of innovative practices, and commitment to healthcare. Thank you for everything you do to make Yale Health Yale’s choice for healthcare.

03/23/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible team behind Yale Health’s Eye Care department!

Our dedicated staff works together every day to provide comprehensive, high-quality care for all eye conditions—but today, we’d like to give special recognition to our optometrists: Jacqueline Rohan, OD; Cheryl Haskes, OD; and Rafiah Anjum, OD.

Thank you for your expertise, compassion, and commitment to delivering patient-centered care to the Yale community.

03/18/2026

March is Social Work Month! Our Social Workers actively improve the well-being of the Yale community through their compassionate care. Thank you to our Mental Health Service Line for meeting members of the Yale community where they are and assisting them in reaching their fullest potential!