Autism Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder of brain development leading to difficulty with social interaction and communication skills. Individuals with autism may have stereotyped or repetitive behavior. The effects of autism can range …
Sarah Jacobs, MBA, LCSW (she/her) Sarah Jacobs joined Yale Health in 2021 and became the Clinical Manager of Mental Health and Counseling in 2022. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis and …
Katharine Straw, MSN, APRN, NP-C Education: Katharine received her undergraduate degree from Bates College before pursuing advanced training at Yale School of Nursing, where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree. Katharine completed a nurse …
Quality & Safety Patient Safety Concerns Yale Health has many means to address patient safety issues. The first step is to bring concerns to the department chief or manager . Patients may also use the Patient Representative in Member Services for …
Margaret Milardo-Ward, LCSW (She/Her) Margaret Milardo joined Yale Health in 2023 as the Embedded Counselor at the School of Management (SOM). Margaret received her bachelor’s in psychology from Assumption College and master’s in social work from the …
Anna Andrich, LCSW (She/Her) Anna Andrich joined Yale Health in 2022. Prior to her role as Clinical Care Manager, she worked as a social worker for a mental health service contract through Yale University’s Department of Psychiatry and the Court Support …
Second Opinions What is a second opinion? A second opinion is a consultation with a recognized, approved specialist who will: Review your medical records (exams, imaging, testing, etc.) Discuss your options, including the risks and benefits of each …
Get Active Get out, get moving The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but it does not have to be done all at once. Breaking it up into small time intervals can make it easier to fit it …