Get to Know Us

The Hospital of Saint Raphael, founded in 1907, is a cornerstone of healthcare in New Haven, Connecticut. From our humble beginnings as a 12-bed facility, we’ve grown into a 511-bed community teaching hospital, now part of Yale New Haven Hospital. Our mission, inspired by our founders’ vision, is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all, regardless of background. We’re proud of our century-long tradition of inclusive healthcare and our pioneering work in fields like cancer treatment and cardiac care. At Saint Raphael’s, we blend our faith-based heritage with cutting-edge medical practices, ensuring each patient receives dignified, exceptional care.

Testing Services

The Hospital of Saint Raphael provides a comprehensive range of clinical testing services to support patient care. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer advanced diagnostic tests with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Our experienced staff ensures reliable results, with an average test turnaround time of 4 hours and 35 minutes for inpatient units.
Our testing services include comprehensive laboratory services, X-ray services, electrocardiography (ECG), ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). We also offer pre-employment medical services and child welfare clinics, including immunization. Our laboratory is equipped with a robust specimen tracking and management system, ensuring the integrity and traceability of each sample throughout the testing process.

Learning Materials

At the Hospital of Saint Raphael, we are committed to providing comprehensive educational resources to enhance patient care and medical knowledge. Our inpatient education program integrates daily interactive case-based discussions led by chief residents and faculty, emphasizing clinical reasoning, pathophysiology, and the review of diagnostic testing, medical management, and relevant literature. Periodic lectures on specialized topics and Morbidity and Mortality conferences further enrich the learning experience. We foster a supportive environment that combines hands-on patient care with a strong didactic curriculum, equipping healthcare providers with the latest medical knowledge and best practices to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Cancer Treatment

The Hospital of Saint Raphael has been a leader in cancer treatment since the 1950s. It was the first hospital in the New England region to establish a radiation therapy center, demonstrating its commitment to innovative cancer care.

Cardiac Care

Another area of specialization is cardiac care, where the hospital has been at the forefront since the 1950s. It was one of the earliest community hospitals to perform open-heart operations, showcasing its expertise in advanced cardiac procedures.

Acute Care

As an acute care hospital, Saint Raphael Campus provides comprehensive medical services for patients with severe or urgent medical conditions.

Innovative Healthcare

The hospital is known for its commitment to innovative healthcare practices, continuously adapting to new medical advancements to provide cutting-edge treatments to its patients.

Patient-Centered Care

Saint Raphael Campus emphasizes respect and human dignity in patient care, catering to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. This approach reflects its origins as a religious hospital founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Tests

Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services to quickly identify health issues. Our modern equipment and expert staff ensure accurate and reliable test results for effective treatment.

Our Visiting Hours

Visiting Hours We encourage visiting by family and friends.  Following are regular visiting hours.    General hospital visiting hours:  11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Our Visitors Guide

Visitors Guide Visiting Hours Directions and Parking Hospital Policies Visitors can play an important role in providing comfort to their loved one during a hospital

Directions & Parking

Directions & Parking The Hospital of Saint Raphael 1450 Chapel Street*(George Street Garage) New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 789-3000