Westerly Hospital

Westerly Hospital recently accepted a donation of blankets for patients at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Westerly from Valenti Subaru of Westerly and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “These blankets are about comfort,” said Carrie Kenyon, RN, executive director of Patient Care Services at Westerly Hospital. “Both physically and emotionally they help our patients. For people fighting cancer, to know that others are thinking of them, it means so much. Westerly Hospital thanks Valenti Subaru for doing this year after year.” http://ynh.care/6R

Happy 4th of July from Yale New Haven Health and SkyHealth 2! As we celebrate our nation's independence, we honor the bravery and dedication of our healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to keep our community safe and healthy. Whether you're enjoying fireworks, a BBQ, or a day out with family and friends, remember that we are here for you 24/7. Stay safe and have a wonderful Independence Day! Special shoutout to flight paramedic Abbie for the photo!

Thousands of Americans, many of them children, are injured each year in incidents associated with fireworks, according to the National Council of Fireworks Safety. Avoid a trip to the hospital with these firework safety tips ⬇️⬇️⬇️.

A new Micro-Market is now open in the cafeteria at Westerly Hospital, making it easy for all employees and guests to enjoy snacks, drinks, coffee and sandwiches at any hour of the day or night. The self-pay system will be an added benefit for family members visiting loved ones in the evening hours, and for all our employees who work night shifts.

Students from West Vine Street School in Stonington recently delivered 30 Bravery Bags to Westerly Hospital to be given to children who are receiving care or with a family member being treated in the Emergency Department. The Bravery Bags were a community service project for the 23 fourth and fifth graders who participated in the school’s Student Leadership after school program. The bags include travel-sized products, snacks, coloring books and crayons, fidget toys, stuffed animals and handmade cards from the students.

June is men’s health month – be there for the men in your lives and remind them the importance of routine check ups and health screenings. Learn the recommended age to screen for prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death in men: https://lnkd.in/eSH6qMXN.

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the last remaining enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom, established by the Emancipation Proclamation over two years before. Join Yale New Haven Health in recognizing and celebrating the importance of this historic day.

A very special #FathersDay to all the amazing dads out there for all you do.

Mario started his YNHH journey in 2014 as a volunteer, spending time with geriatric patients through the hospital’s Elder Horizons program. He was hired as business associate in 2015 and worked on different oncology units. While working, he earned a BS degree in exercise science and became a rehabilitation associate. With encouragement from his colleagues, Mario enrolled in nursing school and became a registered nurse in March 2022. “I greatly value Yale New Haven Health. I have been able to work through various clinical and administrative positions and have seen the different career opportunities here. I always knew I wanted to help people in a hospital setting, but I wasn't certain in what capacity. The friends I made at Yale New Haven Hospital helped prepare me for my current career, where I couldn't be happier.” To learn more, visit http://ynh.care/5U.

Westerly Hospital will be sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, June 24 from 12 pm - 5 pm in the Bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment, visit http://ynh.care/5o and enter sponsor code 0213. Walk-ins accepted.