Passionate about policy + system changes that deliver quality, affordable health care/LTSS. Avid #foodie + soccer fan. RT's not = endorsements. opinions=my own.
Some folks have asked for a breakdown of who is hospitalized by vaccination status. Here you go.
The message is clear. Get vaccinated & you are dramatically less likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19.
In fact the gap is even more dramatic than this chart shows because...
The #ageism conversation hasn’t hit the world in the same way that some of the other -isms have. Yet ageism affects every single one of us. It’s a damaging part of our culture and our mindset especially when combined with sexism or racism. https://t.co/ww2zV0LPWy
Great discussion with leaders from the Insurance & Human Services Committee during the Informational Forum on Health Insurance Exchange reminding you to enroll in the #CoveredCT program before 8/15
@VickiVeltri @AccessHealthCT@GovNedLamont@CIDNEWS@ctdss https://t.co/B6zS0v1fdH
The Covered Connecticut Program improves access to healthcare for people across the state. Thanks to @CTMirror for sharing details about the program. Learn more here: https://t.co/CbNfHhwTQ4
Lots of transformative initiatives including Assistive Tech plus a #nurse led #CAPABLE model to improve functional abilities w/ basic environmental + home adaptations. Thanks @aarpct for your leadership! @susanpolicy @Campaign4Action @WinQuinnPhD@suehassmiller @policydeb
Wondering if you qualify for the Covered Connecticut Program? Check the income and other eligibility requirements below and check out the FAQs at the link below to reach @AccessHealthCT. @ctdss @CIDNEWS @GovNedLamont
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The Covered Connecticut Program begins today! The program builds on The American Rescue Plan to offer free health coverage to eligible caretaker relatives at income levels below 175% FPL. @OHS_CT@ctdss@CIDNEWS@AccessHealthCT. Thanks @GovNedLamont, legislative partners.
“Connecticut won $10 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship opportunities, among the largest awards doled out by DOL nationally from a $130 million pot for the purpose.” @GovNedLamont @CTDOL https://t.co/gwSb3hrzSj
My latest report with Jane Tilly. Asian countries have shown us that we need to learn from our experience. Before the next pandemic arrives. If we do, we can prevent catastrophe. I am an optimist. And a realist. So I vote for learning and preparing now.
I'm proud to congratulate Nick Simmons on his appointment as Senior Advisor for School Reopening & Recovery to @SecCardona at @usedgov.
Nick has been great in my office and I'm glad Connecticut will have another one of our residents at the national level. https://t.co/txGKqJwHMx
In accordance with a presidential proclamation, I am directing US & state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff as a mark of solemn respect for @CapitolPolice Officer William Evans, who was killed in the line of duty while defending the US Capitol.
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Today's COVID-19 update in Connecticut:
➡️35,538 tests were administered and 1,580 came back positive (4.45% rate)
➡️492 patients are currently hospitalized (decrease of 21)
➡️There have been 14 additional deaths
Read today's full report: https://t.co/bilUulC0kQ