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Nearly half of all woman over the age of 40 have dense breasts, which is normal, but can make it harder to spot cancers on mammograms. Recent FDA regulation requires patients be made aware if they have dense breasts, but what does that mean for patients? Regina Hooley, MD, breast radiologist at Smilow Cancer Hospital, and professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine, breaks it down for us. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, remember that regular screening for breast cancer can save lives: http://ynh.care/kw.

Suffering from hip, knee or joint pain? Bridgeport Hospital is hosting a free, health education panel discussion with orthopedic experts. Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Amit Lahav, Dr. Todd Morrison and Dr. Daniel Wiznia, will discuss common orthopedic conditions and injuries. Learn what surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available, close to home, to help you return to everyday tasks and the activities you love. Register at http://ynh.care/kj or call 888-357-2396.

Congratulations to Brooke Redmond, MD, who was named 2024 Physician of the Year by Connecticut EMS Advisory Board for her work with the 24/7 BABY Program. The program provides neonatal support for out-of-hospital births and is a partnership between Yale Medicine neonatal-perinatal medicine physicians at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Connecticut first responders.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to remind you to schedule your annual mammography screening appointment. Yale New Haven Health offers the latest technology for mammography screenings and an expert team of radiologists that provide exceptional care, walking you through each step of the process. As part of Yale New Haven Health, patients with concerning results can easily be referred to Smilow Cancer Hospital locations throughout the state. For appointments, call 203-688-1010 or visit http://ynh.care/k3.

I was honored to participate in yesterday's "Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care," hosted by Sanford Health. Alongside esteemed colleagues Shereef Elnahal, MD, MBA; Bill Gassen, JD; and moderator Tina Reed, we engaged in a meaningful discussion about the evolving landscape of healthcare. We highlighted how Yale New Haven Health has successfully driven innovation to enhance patient care, reduce costs, and achieve profitability, allowing us to reinvest in our organization. Thank you to Sanford Health for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue.

Congratulations to the Yale New Haven Health presenters at the Connecticut Nursing Research Alliance’s 28th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference. YNHHS presenters and their colleagues delivered six podium presentations and more than 20 poster presentations.

I’m thrilled to take part in the third annual “Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care” hosted by Sanford Health. I will be joining Shereef Alnahal, MD, MBA; Bill Gassen, JD; and Moderator Tina Reed to discuss “Leading Through Change: Driving Innovation and Collaboration to Strengthen Access, Quality and Sustainability.” As Connecticut’s largest health system, Yale New Haven Health is always evolving to integrate the latest technology, research, and expertise, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Exciting day for healthcare in Connecticut! Today, we broke ground on the Connecticut Proton Therapy Center in Wallingford—a partnership between Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare, in collaboration with Proton International, LLC , Yale Medicine, and Radiation Oncology Associates, PA. This 25,000-square-foot facility will offer advanced proton therapy, a cutting-edge cancer treatment that uses a targeted proton beam rather than traditional X-rays. With completion set for mid-2026 and the first patients expected by December 2026, this center will be a game-changer for cancer care in the region. We’re proud to lead the way in delivering patient-centric, breakthrough treatments that will improve outcomes and save lives.

Suffering from hip, knee or joint pain? Bridgeport Hospital is hosting a free, health education panel discussion with orthopedic experts. Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Amit Lahav, Dr. Todd Morrison and Dr. Daniel Wiznia, will discuss common orthopedic conditions and injuries. Learn what surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available, close to home, to help you return to everyday tasks and the activities you love. Register at https://lnkd.in/gb8FzFN9 or call 888-357-2396.

On Wednesday, October 30, join us online for the Smilow Shares "Empowered through Knowledge," featuring experts from Smilow Cancer Hospital. Register today by emailing canceranswers@yale.edu.