Our vision is that Connecticut's next generation will be free from racial & ethnic health disparities.
Hartford, CT
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Learn how the Connecticut Healthcare Affordability (CHAI) index can help consumers, policymakers and state officials assess the impact of healthcare costs on families portal.ct.gov/healthscorect/…
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The maternal health crisis is hitting some women harder than others.
Nationwide, Black women die from pregnancy-related complications at a rate 3X higher compared to white women, regardless of income level and education.
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Nearly every clinical lab in the US has stopped using race to estimate kidney function. In the 3rd part of my @statnews series with @ushamcfarling, we examine the years-long, painful battle it took to make that change. statnews.com/2024/09/05/embe…
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Connecticut to lower income threshold for HUSKY A Medicaid coverage in October, potentially impacting access to health care for some low-income residents. The change is expected to save the state $2.1 million annually. ctmirror.org/2024/08/08/ct-h…
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Our team at @CTHealth is so happy to see @JoanAlker1 of @GeorgetownCCF receive the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy from @GIHealth. All of us in CT have benefited tremendously from her expertise, wisdom, and passion for health justice. Congratulations!
ALT This is a photo of Joan Alker speaking into a microphone while accepting an award.
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As we prepare to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we want to hear from you! Please use this form to share your thoughts with the Connecticut Health Foundation and wishes for health equity.
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Black Maternal Health Week 2024 is here! As the founders of #BMHW, we're excited to kick off this annual campaign for the 7th year! Join us & our partners in uplifting Black maternal health at ow.ly/Myx650RcVSi. Happy #BMHW24!
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NEW: A growing mortality rate among working-age adults living in rural parts of the nation highlights escalating health disadvantages, particularly among women and people of color.
@jazmin1orozco reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/artic…
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Check out the 2024 Comptroller’s Healthcare Cabinet Report, a collaborative effort and concrete recommendations on how we can improve healthcare access and affordability across diverse populations of Connecticut residents: bit.ly/3vRPSSM
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KFF’s new interactive timeline explores how history has shaped racial and ethnic health disparities and the lasting effects that persist to this day.
Dive into the 80 entries: bit.ly/3TX6PFd
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How can Connecticut’s next generation be free from racial and ethnic health disparities?
🎯We can work together for equitable access to transportation, human services, healthcare, and MORE!
@CTHealth
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Your time may be running out! If you lose Medicaid/HUSKY coverage, you will have up to 120 days to select a new health and/or dental plan. Learn what to do to stay covered at AccessHealthCT.com.
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Happy to be in partnership with so many community based organizations at today’s @CTHealth Advocacy Convening! Looking forward to hearing from @ctdss Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves and @OHS_CT Exec Director Dr Deidre Gifford! #Access #Affordability #healthcare #advocacy
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Midwives make births safer and Black midwives in particular reduce complications for Black mothers. Diversity in healthcare saves lives - but <5% of midwives in the U.S. are Black.
Read on in @STAT to understand why we need more Black midwives: statnews.com/2023/09/18/midw…
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There are more than 60k community health workers #CHWs in the U.S.
Evidence indicates CHWs can be effective in reducing health disparities in communities of color and promoting health equity. #NCHWAW bit.ly/3QVoKux
ALT KFF map showing states that allow Medicaid payment for services provided by Community Health Workers (CHWs) as of July 1, 2022. 29 states allow it, 19 states don't allow it, and 3 states did not provide responses to this question.
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” Noncitizen immigrants have high uninsured rates because they have more limited access to private coverage due to working in jobs that are less likely to provide health benefits and face eligibility restrictions for federally funded coverage options.”
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Our new town equity reports break down raw data by race/ethnicity and neighborhood in new ways, and include maps and charts for all 169 #Connecticut towns. Download yours at ctdatahaven.org/reports/conn… and send your suggestions for version 2.0! #healthequity #nnip @CCM_ForCT @CT_COST
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#DYK Some #Connecticut residents that meet certain eligibility requirements are paying $0 for their health insurance coverage, thanks to the Covered Connecticut Program?
You can enroll at any time you become eligible.
✍🏽Find out more (203) 387-7700 Prompt "9"
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Despite U.S. Census showing the largest concentration of predominately Black rural communities in the South, KFF Health News spots a gap in @HRSAgov maternity program meant to increase access and care for high-risk, rural mothers.
📝: @sjtribble kffhealthnews.org/news/artic…
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We want your feedback! Help determine program funding for preventive health and wellness programs in CT. Public Hearing June 14 on this PHHS Block Grant. 11:30AM-12:00PM via teleconference. RSVP for Call in # & conference ID, or email comments by 6/13 to [email protected].
