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.
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Our Main Services and Specializations
- 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.
Meet Our Staff and Their Abilities
The staff at Hospital of Saint Raphael comprises a diverse and highly skilled team of medical professionals across numerous specialties. This comprehensive team ensures that patients receive expert care in various fields of medicine.
Medical Specialties
The main staff at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, Connecticut, includes highly qualified professionals across various healthcare sectors. These individuals provide expert care, from specialized physicians to dedicated nurses and medical staff, ensuring quality service in a range of medical disciplines. The team works collaboratively to offer comprehensive care to patients and is committed to the hospital’s mission of improving patient outcomes and health in the community.
Key Roles and Contributions
Doctors at Saint Raphael Campus diagnose and treat various conditions, perform surgeries, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses. They ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple specialties.
Specialized Services: The hospital excels in bariatric surgery, geriatric care, oncology-related musculoskeletal services, and minimally invasive robotic procedures, offering cutting-edge treatments.
Teaching and Research: Our physicians engage in medical education and conduct clinical research.
Diagnostics and Preventive Care: The hospital provides laboratory tests, imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI), pre-employment medical exams, and immunization services, ensuring accurate diagnoses and preventive healthcare.
Unique Contributions
The medical staff at Saint Raphael Campus played a vital role in managing over 6,150 COVID-19 patients. Physicians actively engage in clinical trials, offering patients access to advanced treatments while contributing to medical innovation. Dedicated to community health, the hospital provides compassionate and culturally competent care tailored to the diverse needs of New Haven residents. Their commitment extends beyond treatment, focusing on long-term wellness and equitable healthcare access.
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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. Children
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Directions & Parking
Directions & Parking The Hospital of Saint Raphael 1450 Chapel Street*(George Street Garage) New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 789-3000 Also see “Discounted Parking” *NOTE: For GPS
Our Partners
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Saint Raphael’s participates with a multitude of insurers, including most HMOs, PPOs, TPAs, Taft Hartley plans and self-insured products offered in Connecticut.
Location and Contact Details
📍 Address:
1450 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
📞 Admitting Phone:
(203) 789-3218
We are committed to providing high-quality medical care. Contact us for consultations or to schedule an appointment!