Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes  (pronounced jess-TAY-shun-ul die-uh-BEET-eez) is one of the most common health problems for pregnant individuals. It affects about 5 percent of all pregnancies, which means there are about 200,000 cases each …

Birth Control Pills When do you start taking your birth control pills? You may start taking your birth control pills one of two ways: start on the first day of your menstrual bleeding; or start on the first Sunday after your menstrual bleeding begins. …

Emergency Mental Health Services for Yale Health Members When emergency care is necessary, please follow the guidelines below: Seek the nearest emergency room, or dial 911 or your local emergency response service for medical and ambulatory assistance. If …

Sick or Injured? Call First When you feel sick or have an injury, start by calling your primary care provider (Internal Medicine 203-432-0038, Ob/Gyn 203-432-0222, or Pediatrics 203-432-0206). A nurse will call you back to discuss your symptoms. If you …

Emergency Services for Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault For rape crisis/sexual assault call 203-432-2000. Counselors are available to talk to students or to meet with them 24/7. Information is also available at the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and …

Exposure to Blood or Bodily Fluids at Work Employees or students who are pricked by a needle at work (“needlestick”) should immediately call Yale Health for care  ( Employee Health Department 203-432-7978, Student Health 203-432-0312, or Acute Care …

Health Care Overview for Students at Yale Health Spring 2025 Deadline to Waive January 31, 2025 11:59:59 pm EST All students enrolled in a degree-seeking program at least half-time must provide proof of insurance to waive Yale Health Hospitalization & …

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Checking your blood pressure at home is important to help you and your provider to see if you are at risk for high blood pressure (hypertension).   Knowing if you have high blood pressure and controlling it depends on …

Student Inpatient Mental Health Treatment (Hospitalization) Mental health hospitalizations are rare events at Yale and take place after careful assessment of a student’s condition. Safety concerns are the most important consideration in making decisions …