Nutrition and Healthy Eating Healthy eating can be simple — start with a shift to healthier foods and beverages. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a good place to start: Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk …

Prediabetes You’ve been told that you have prediabetes. What does this mean? While you don’t have you type 2 diabetes yet, you do have a high risk of getting it in the future. It’s like an early warning sign. While it might seem overwhelming right now, …

Appeals Process You have the right to appeal an adverse claim determination or an adverse benefit determination rendered by Yale Health. Member obligations such as premium contribution, deductibles or co-payments cannot be appealed. Please read the …

Mole Screening Patients with any skin cancer history and/or a spot or area of concern should NOT make an appointment for a mole screening. These patients should contact their primary care provider (PCP) for an evaluation or a referral. To discuss this …

Expecting a Baby? We are available to talk with you by appointment before delivery.  Many new parent questions and concerns are addressed in Yale New Haven Hospital’s Breastfeeding Class , which is held virtually. A Yale Health pediatrician will visit and …

High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. When your …

Students who Waived Hospitalization & Specialty Care Coverage I waived, now what? As a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half-time, you still have access to the Yale Health Basic Student Health Services. This is not insurance coverage, just …

Sleep Sleep plays an important role in good health and well-being throughout all stages of life. Getting enough sleep can help protect your mental and physical health, quality of life, and safety. Recommended hours of sleep vary by age group (see How Much …