Westerly Hospital

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/16s
✔️ 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/16b

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

In 1975, emergency care was moved to a new Emergency Room Outpatient Department. Space included room for cardiac arrest, major trauma, X-ray and is staffed 24 hours a day.

For 100 years, our commitment to the community has never wavered. Here's to a legacy of healing—and to the future of compassionate care.

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

12/26/2025

The holidays remind us of the joy in giving—and this week, boxes of sweet treats were delivered to staff across Yale New Haven Health. It’s a small gesture to express our deep appreciation for the extraordinary care and compassion you provide to patients every single day. Thank you for all you do.

12/26/2025

Yale New Haven Health wishes all those celebrating, a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.

12/25/2025

Yale New Haven Health wishes all those celebrating a safe and Merry Christmas.

12/22/2025

The Chariho High School Alumni Choir carried on its annual tradition in Westerly Hospital’s main lobby, filling the space with festive carols and holiday cheer. Former classmates reunited with their retired choral director, Lynn Dowding, and shared the joy of music with staff, visitors, and patients. This special tradition is a beautiful way to celebrate the season and give back to the caregivers and community at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Westerly.