Westerly Hospital

Did you know it can take up to 7 days for your body to adjust to the start and end of daylight saving time? Follow our tips for an easier transition: ⏰ Keep a regular sleep schedule. ⏰ Take advantage of the sun, and get outside for a 30-minute walk. ⏰ Stick to regular routines and meal times.

Whether it’s keeping the lights on or the temperature comfortable throughout the year, our Facilities and Engineering team is always hard at work behind the scenes, ensuring that everything is running the way it should be: safely, efficiently and reliably. With the celebration of National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week, we salute our Facilities and Engineering colleagues for providing everyone at our hospital with the optimal environment for the care and support of our patients.

Today, scarecrows, dinosaurs, and witches at Yale New Haven Health came together to celebrate Halloween with pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and a lively parade! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a "spooktacular" success for all our patients!

Congratulations to Yale New Haven Health's four outstanding chief nursing officers who were named to Becker's Hospital Review list of CNOs to Know. Chief nursing officers are responsible for spearheading innovative initiatives to ensure high standards of patient care, managing nursing budgets and developing professional growth opportunities for up-and-coming nurses. Our leaders bring a unique combination of clinical expertise and executive leadership skills to their roles. http://ynh.care/kQ

🎃 Happy Halloween from Yale New Haven Health 🎃 As you head out with kids tonight, don't forget to: 👻 Plan a safe route 👻 Choose reflective clothing 👻 Bring a flashlight 👻 Inspect all candy

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to remind you to schedule your annual mammography screening appointment. Yale New Haven Health offers the latest technology for mammography screenings and an expert team of radiologists that provide exceptional care, walking you through each step of the process. As part of Yale New Haven Health, patients with concerning results can easily be referred to Smilow Cancer Hospital locations throughout the state. For appointments, call 203-688-1010 or visit http://ynh.care/k6.

World Stroke Day is Oct. 29. Stroke can be a disabling event and affects nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. each year. The most common risk factors for a stroke are high blood pressure, smoking and uncontrolled diabetes. In addition to sudden severe headache, the most common symptoms of stroke can easily be remembered by the letters BE FAST. Don’t delay. The faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can get treatment or medication to reverse stroke’s effects. http://ynh.care/jQ

Receiving the 2024 Community Choice Best Hospital Award acknowledges your trust in our dedicated staff and physician partners. We are honored to serve our community with high-quality healthcare services.

In celebrating National Pharmacy Week, we thank our pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and everyone on the team who helps ensure that our patients get the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time. Your expertise is invaluable to patient care, and your collaboration with our providers and nurses helps optimize care. Thank you for all you do, day and night throughout the year.

As we celebrate Respiratory Care Week, we thank our Respiratory Therapy colleagues for your skill and compassion. You are always there whenever a patient needs a breathing treatment, and you are always there for patients who may be on ventilators or in need of other breathing therapies. Your talent, dedication and teamwork are appreciated 365 days a year.