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Caring Voices, Caring Hands tells of the fear, determination, teamwork, dedication, & hope, faced by Connecticut's hospital professionals as they responded to the unprecedented public health threat of COVID-19. #CareWeCanCountOn https://t.co/1JzECmGfjC
The House has passed HB 6669, An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs.
The bill is a product of collaboration between CHA and @GovNedLamont to reduce healthcare costs for all families and improve the delivery of care.
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The theme for this week’s Hospital Week is “We Are Healthcare.” Over the past week, colleagues have reflected on this theme and completed “thought bubbles,” with the phrase “We Are” and “Somos".
There is a proven link between a poor diet and poor health outcomes, said Brenda Ayers, the @NuvanceHealth medical director for health equity #caringforct https://t.co/ewqodaFLPM
Hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers have been steadfast in the face of uncertainty and unimaginable loss. The end of the public health emergency declarations is momentous, but it does not stop the work that continues at hospitals every day https://t.co/qokUEDhYsF
Connecticut’s behavioral health crisis continues — afflicting our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Without help, this crisis will continue to claim too many of our fellow state residents. There is an urgent need for timely access to #behavioralhealth services.
According to a new @ahahospitals report, financial challenges are mounting for hospitals and health systems, putting access to care at risk.
Read @cthosp’s statement: https://t.co/7yZAkPc9OS
Read the report: https://t.co/9M2FSseusl
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Volunteers from the @UConnLaw supported our monthly Diaper Day distribution, providing 100 additional diapers to new moms and families experiencing diaper insecurity.
We have partnered with @cthosp Diaper Connections to expand the current program.
Today is World Parkinson’s Disease Day. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Onset of Parkinson’s can be gradual, but progression is serious. Call your doctor if you have any symptoms! https://t.co/lTSTqVyb5n
Join us in raising awareness during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek#BMHW23
Click for resources, including how to participate in implicit bias trainings, to continue building on the efforts of CT hospitals to address disparities in maternal health: https://t.co/IIhs2uTTKx
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek Each year in the United States, about 700 women die during pregnancy or in the year after. Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women. https://t.co/jFV8IVNus6
To make healthcare more affordable, we need to talk about all healthcare spending, not just what consumers pay for commercial health insurance and hospital care. We must consider smarter, more innovative ways to spend those dollars for everyone’s benefit. https://t.co/byhFsupXBL
The first full week of April is now recognized in statute as #HealthEquityWeek! This week recognizes CT’s commitment to eliminating inequities in health and ensuring all residents have the opportunity to achieve optimal health. #HEW2023#healthequity#HEW23#caringforct