Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital

01/26/2026

The fall respiratory season can also feel like a never-ending cycle of sickness. Just when you get over a cold, suddenly you have a runny nose all over again. So why do some people keep getting sick?

The most common illnesses circulating during the fall and winter months include influenza (flu), rhinovirus, RSV, COVID and parainfluenza. Parainfluenza is in a different class of viruses than the flu, but symptoms can be similar, including fever, body aches and fatigue. http://ynh.care/ZH

01/26/2026

Some outpatient locations may have delayed openings on Monday, January 26 due to winter weather:
- If your scheduled appointment is impacted, you will be contacted directly.
- Hours for urgent care and walk-in services may vary. Please call ahead to confirm an outpatient location is open before traveling.
- 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care is available for non-emergency needs, and MyChart can be used to message your care team.
- EDs remain open 24/7 for emergencies.

01/25/2026

Winter Weather Update

As winter weather moves through our region, we want to share the latest information:

✔️ 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care is available for non-emergency needs: http://ynh.care/16v
✔️ Emergency Departments remain open 24/7

Sunday, January 25: All Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care locations are closed due to winter weather.

Monday, January 26: Some outpatient locations may have delayed openings. If your appointment is impacted, you’ll be contacted directly. Hours for urgent care and walk-in services may vary. Please call ahead before traveling.

MyChart is also available to message your care team.

01/24/2026

Taking a few extra precautions can help you and your family stay safe this winter, especially if there’s snow in the forecast. Experts from across the Yale New Haven Health system shared some tips below. Visit http://ynh.care/16d for more information.

01/23/2026

If you need care during winter weather, here are a few ways to connect with Yale New Haven Health:
🌨️ For minor illnesses and injuries, 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care is an easy way to see a clinician from home.
🌨️ You can also use MyChart to message your care team.
🌨️ Our Emergency Departments remain open 24/7.

Book a Virtual Visit: http://ynh.care/16c

01/23/2026

When an injury required Javier Pratdesaba to spend a little time in L+M Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED), the young engineer discovered something profound: he actually wanted to be a doctor.

After healing from his injury, Pratdesaba returned to L+M as a volunteer, working alongside caregivers in the ED to make sure he really wanted to change careers.

“I was literally just a few shifts in and I had already made up my mind (to become a doctor),” Pratdesaba said. “I kept thinking, this is where I belong. This is where I want my career to take me.”

Not every volunteer at L+M can expect a life-altering experience, but the chance to assist staff in the care and support of patients and families is a rewarding opportunity for many, according to Shelly Warrander, manager of Volunteer Services & Guest Relations. “The hospital accepts hundreds of volunteers each year,” Warrender said. “It was a thrill to have Javier at L+M and a true joy to see our doctors and nurses give him such encouragement and inspiration.”

Pratdesaba is headed for medical school, but anyone else interested in volunteering is encouraged to fill out a volunteer application by clicking http://ynh.care/15V

01/23/2026

Most symptoms associated with common respiratory illnesses will resolve within a couple of days. Yet the cough that often accompanies colds, flu, COVID and RSV can linger for weeks.

During the height of the winter respiratory season, a lingering cough could also be the sign of a new illness.

“If you have fevers, chills, if you are short of breath, are bringing things up when you cough, or you notice that you don’t have the breathing stamina that you used to, this could be a sign of a pneumonia, and you should see a licensed healthcare professional to ensure that there isn’t something beyond a viral cold that is causing your symptoms,” said Melanie Raffoul, MD, chief medical officer, Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care.
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01/19/2026

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. His vision for equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire us all to dream, to act, and to build a better future for all.

01/16/2026

In this month’s Around the System, we take an in-depth look at the latest developments across Yale New Haven Health. We’re covering:
• Bridgeport Hospital earns Magnet designation by ANCC
• Yale New Haven Health celebrates the first babies of 2026
• A new Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care opens in Clinton
• Progress is being made on the new Adams Neurosciences Center

In this month’s Around the System, we take an in-depth look at the latest developments across Yale New Haven Health. We’re covering:• Bridgeport Hospital ear...

01/14/2026

Influenza is very common—especially during fall and winter—but it can still be difficult to know whether you have the flu, a cold, or another type of illness. Here are five symptoms that might suggest you have the flu: http://ynh.care/154

01/14/2026

From understanding birth, breastfeeding and newborn care, our online classes, webinars and in-person classes offer families multiple options. See our complete list of offerings: http://ynh.care/14X

01/08/2026

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital the Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence — making us the first NICU in Connecticut to earn this prestigious recognition!

This honor reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, creating an environment where healing truly happens.

Congratulations to our incredible NICU nurses for setting the benchmark in critical care and making a profound difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. Read more at http://ynh.care/14w