3/10/2011 — Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) has appointed Cynthia N. Sparer as executive director of its children's hospital and vice president for women's and children's services. Sparer has served as interim executive director of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (YNHCH) since May 2010. She will oversee strategic planning, program development, physician recruitment and operational oversight.
Prior to joining YNHH, Sparer served as senior vice president of New York-Presbyterian Hospital and executive director of the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and the Komansky Center for Children's Health.
"Cynthia brings an exceptional wealth of experience to our organization, having served nearly three decades in healthcare leadership," said Richard D'Aquila, executive vice president and COO of YNHH. "Women's and children's services are highly ranked centers of excellence that have helped Yale New Haven achieve national recognition. Recruiting someone of Cynthia's caliber and background is invaluable in ensuring that these services will continue to flourish."
Sparer also served as executive director of Monmouth (NJ) Medical Center and Schneider Children's Hospital in New York and as vice president of University Hospitals of Cleveland, where she was responsible for Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. A resident of New Haven, she earned her BA degree at American University and her MPA in health policy, planning and administration at New York University.
1/13/2025
Yale New Haven Health to acquire Nelson Ambulance and AffiliatesNew Haven, CT (January 14, 2025) – Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nelson Ambulance and its affiliates, including Access Ambulance. This acquisition is an opportunity to strengthen the health system’s transport capabilities to create a more integrated experience for patients across the Yale New Haven Health continuum of care.
11/21/2024
YNHHS and Department of Consumer Protection share safety advice for holiday seasonNew Haven, CT (November 21, 2024) – As we kick off the holiday shopping season, Yale New Haven Health and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection are highlighting the importance of safety when it comes to buying gifts for children.
10/8/2024
Five Yale New Haven Children’s pediatric subspecialties achieve national recognition from U.S. News & World ReportNew Haven, CT (October 8, 2024) – Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH), the #1-ranked children’s hospital in Connecticut, has been ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation for five pediatric subspecialties in the 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, published online today by U.S. News & World Report.