Home Safety for Caregivers

How to protect loved ones with dementia at home.

Yale New Haven Hospital Sees Surge In Patients Following Holiday

A Yale New Haven Hospital spokesperson said that "patient volume is very high right now," with respiratory illnesses driving that surge.

Later This Month, Flu Vax Clinics Open At Libraries, Community Sites

We're halfway through National Influenza Vaccination Week, and as mayor, health director get flu shots, city promotes its vaccine clinics.

Murphy, Blumenthal: City Gets $2.1M CDC Grant To Combat Drug OD Crisis

In 2022, nearly 500 in New Haven County suffered fatal ODs. The grant will expand, enhance OD prevention, intervention, & harm reduction.

16th CT Mission of Mercy Free 2-Day Dental Clinic Set For Oct. 27, 28

It's expected that 1,400 people will be served at the free dental clinics to be held at the end of October at Floyd Little Athletic Field.

National Association of Community Health Centers SelectsMichael Taylor

Chief Executive Officer of New Haven-based Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center has been selected as Board Chair-Elect

On Overdose Awareness Day, APT Foundation Provides NARCAN on The Green

On Aug. 31 from 12-3 p.m., APT staff to educate the public on overdose prevention, offer NARCAN kits, and other services for people in need.

Senior Leadership Change at Yale New Haven Hospital

Dr. Keith Churchwell will be stepping down as President of Yale New Haven Hospital on August 11, 2023.

Strokes & Depression

Treatment of depression following a stroke is essential to successful rehabilitation.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Ribbon Cutting Launches New Location

Expanded Services at Dixwell Community House

Deborah Dyett Desir, M.D., Joins Local Foundation Board

Yale Associate Professor of Medicine Named to Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Foundation Board

City Giving Out 10K Free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Saturday Morning

A drive-thru at the city Regional Fire Training Academy, 230 Ella Grasso Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., bring proof of New Haven residency.

New Haven-Based Modifi Bio Gets $2.4M National Cancer Institute Award

Funding for the Yale University biotech "spin-out" in Elm City Bioscience Center will advance its "innovative precision oncology platform."

City Launches Public Health Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Effort

New Haven unveils online public dashboard that tracks, shows resolution of elevated blood lead level cases, in support of lead-safe homes.

Groundbreaking: Cornell Scott Hill Health Recovery & Wellness Center​

The 149 Minor St. $24.5M short-term therapeutic center is for treatment of substance use disorders/co-occurring mental health illnesses.

Yale New Haven Health Cuts 155 Management Jobs

The positions were eliminated in a system-wide “restructuring” done in the face of rising costs and an expected $300 million deficit.

Sen. Chris Murphy Names New Haven's Playbl Innovator Of The Month

Playbl’s research-based digital games help schools tackle education on critical topics like mental health, substance use, & sexual health.

Lifestyle, Early Detection, Genetics & Prevention

Find out how lifestyles can impact your risk of developing breast cancer and learn more about advanced genetic diagnostics.

COVID-19 Cases Spike In New Haven Schools: From 39 to 75 In One Week

Two weeks ago, there were 38 cases, which had been climbing slowly but steadily from a low of just 13 a month ago, to 75 as of Friday.

New Haven COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb

New Haven recorded 279 new coronavirus cases between April 22-28, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Thousands Of Free, At-Home Test Kits Distributed To City Libraries

Starting Monday, some 5,000 rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits will be available for New Haven residents at all Free Library branches.

New Haven Back In COVID 'Red Zone' As Cases Continue To Climb

New Haven recorded 201 new coronavirus cases between April 8-14, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

YNHH Top Doc Boosts 2nd Boosters

“We know that vaccination remains your best protection, particularly against severe disease and death.”

National Public Health Week In New Haven Underway

The daily themes include: accessibility, climate change, community, mental wellness, public health workforce, world health day, and racism.

CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathway Grant Boosts Gateway Community College Healthcare Pathway Programs

The CT SHIP program will be led by Project Director, Doreen Forbes-Rogers, and Grant Compliance Assistant, Theresa Pilch, from NCC.

Yale Cancer Center Hosting Brain Cancer Research Consortium

Scientists will research a promising brain tumor treatment at Yale's Bindra lab through the DNA Damage Response Consortium initiative.

650 Get Pfizer Shot With 'Improperly Stored,' Too Cold Vaccine

An investigation is underway, but those who got Pfizer shots at the city health department from Dec. 23 to Feb. 7 need to be vaxxed again.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In New Haven Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in New Haven County.

We're Getting There: New Haven Coronavirus Infection Rate Drops

As Connecticut’s coronavirus metrics continue to improve, New Haven recorded 639 new coronavirus cases between Jan. 21-27, according to DPH.

Yale Labs' Saliva PCR Testing For COVID Underway In New Haven

Every day but Friday, walk-up and drive-thru saliva-based PCR testing for COVID is available in New Haven though Yale Labs 'Saliva Direct.'

Latest Hospital Capacity In New Haven Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in New Haven County.

New Haven's Coronavirus Infection Rate Remains High

As CT’s coronavirus infection rate remains extremely high, New Haven had 1,333 new cases between Jan. 14-20, health data shows.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In New Haven Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in New Haven County and across CT.

Health Dept.: COVID Test Kit, Mask Distribution Thursday, Friday

The distribution is for New Haven residents only —​ with proof of residency —​and is first-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Hospital Capacity In New Haven Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in New Haven County.

New Haven Coronavirus Infection Rate Rising

The state reported Jan. 6 that New Haven had a year-end 245.1 average daily cases per 100,000 residents and a positive test rate of 19.3%

New Haven Coronavirus Infection Rate Rising

In New Haven, the number of positive coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents has more than doubled compared to the previous two-week period.

New Haven’s COVID-19 Briefing: What You Need To Know Now

Hundreds of city workers are out, including 350 teachers, and dozens of firefighters and cops. And 17 children are currently hospitalized.

City To Hand Out Test Kits Thursday For New Haven Residents Only

Drive-up distribution is at Sports Haven on Long Wharf and for those without cars or who use public transportation, a walk-up at the Green.

Latest Hospital Capacity In New Haven Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in New Haven County and across CT.