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A shot aimed at protecting babies from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, could help to prevent a surge of pediatric hospitalizations this winter. Learn more about the shot and two other #RSVvaccines aimed at protecting seniors and pregnant patients: https://ynh.care/nZ.

We're kicking off this season of giving with ThinkThanks, our systemwide campaign aimed at celebrating the incredible contributions of our amazing Yale New Haven Health team! The hard work and dedication of our staff make our communities thrive. Today's shoutout goes out to Megan!

????We are back! In our latest episode we are joined by Dr. Rachel Forman, a stroke neurologist at Yale New Haven Hospital, who dives into the?latest American Heart Association / American Stroke Association guidelines?for stroke prevention. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Forman is making an impact at the community level. As the faculty advisor for the?Yale Stamp Out Stroke program, she’s dedicated to educating the local community and addressing disparities in stroke care. Key takeaways include: ? The impact of?social determinants of health?on stroke risk ? The importance of?exercise,?realistic dietary changes, and?BP control ? The role of?GLP-1 medications?alongside lifestyle interventions ? Unique stroke risks for women, especially during?pregnancy This episode is packed with insights on preventing strokes and improving patient outcomes. ??Tune in here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e5eujei5 David Dansereau, Michael Garrow, Yale Department of Neurology, Yale New Haven Health, Adria Giordano, M.S.

Congratulations to Karen Butterworth-Erban FACHE, MSN, RN, executive director, Clinical Operations and Ambulatory Service, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital, and Montana Passero, MPA, PMP, system director, Strategy, Yale New Haven Health, on being selected as part of the prestigious fellowship program at The Carol Emmott Foundation. Fellows are selected based off their demonstrated commitment to improving health equity and their potential to effect systemic change within their organizations and beyond: https://ynh.care/nM.

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital sends a heartfelt thank you to former Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) moms who came together to assemble and deliver 54 gift bags to current NICU families in recognition of World Prematurity Awareness Day. Former families, staff and loved ones donated items that they personally loved having during their NICU journey or wished they had. Items included blankets for both parent and baby, journals, snacks, water bottles, small lunch coolers, lotion, lip balm, children’s books, personal notes and so much more. Visit https://ynh.care/nH to learn more about Yale New Haven Children's Hospital's NICU.

The first minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair to treat severe valve regurgitation was performed in Connecticut by Heart and Vascular Center physicians at Yale New Haven Hospital. With this procedure, a clip is attached to the heart’s tricuspid valve. The procedure was led by Yale Medicine physicians (pictured from left) Amit Vora, MD, director of Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies; and Sam Reinhardt, MD, director of Interventional Echocardiology. It marked the first in the state since the clinical trial for this therapy concluded. Yale Medicine physicians participated in the clinical trial that led to this treatment’s FDA approval. https://ynh.care/ny

On Injury Prevention Day, CT Not One More and Yale New Haven Health want you to remember that impairment starts with just one drink. Don’t let the trauma bay be your last stop. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver, use rideshare services or stay where you celebrate. Your choices matter. Together we can prevent impaired driving and keep our roads safe. #CTNotOneMore

Learn helpful kitchen techniques to help you prepare healthy meals, as demonstrated by Chef Jacques Pépin at our Irving and Alice Brown Teaching Kitchen: https://lnkd.in/eK3yMgmu. #jacquespépin #jacquespépinfoundation

The common cold can leave you feeling congested and run-down. While there’s no way to cure a cold once you are infected, there are some things you can do to reduce symptoms and speed recovery. Learn more about four ways to kick a cold: https://ynh.care/ni.

Trying to get pregnant? Male infertility factors impact up to 50% of those couples unable to get pregnant after a year, according to Katherine Rotker, MD, urologist, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and assistant professor, Urology and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine. “If there’s ever a time to be living our healthiest lifestyle, it’s when we are trying to conceive,” said Dr. Rotker. Common risk factors associated with male factor infertility can include obesity, smoking and poor diet. This Movember, men’s health awareness month, make sure you’re doing your best to live a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about male factor infertility: https://ynh.care/n7.