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 …

Endoscopy Procedures at Yale Health Colonoscopy A colonoscopy is an exam of the large intestine that uses a thin, flexible tube called a “colonoscope.” While under conscious sedation, the tube is passed into the rectum and transmits images to a TV screen. …

Cholesterol Cholesterol is a sticky substance that gathers in patients’ blood vessels. It makes the passage of blood more difficult, causing high blood pressure and puts patients at risk of many other issues, including heart attacks and strokes. …

Patient Spokesperson and Your Personal Health Information (PHI) A Patient Spokesperson is an adult family member or friend to who a patient grants authority to have access to the patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI). For example, a patient may …

Think You are Pregnant? Pregnancy Test You can take a pregnancy test after your first missed period. We recommend that you take a home pregnancy test (available in food markets and pharmacies); these tests are very accurate. If you have any doubt or …

Other Mental Health Resources for Students Walden Peer Counseling – peer-to-peer counseling for undergraduate students at 203-432-TALK (8255) The SHARE Center  Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education Yale’s Emotional Wellbeing Solutions - …