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 …

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 …