Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Receives $100,000 to Improve Oral Health for Older Adults, Advance Healthy Aging Collaborations

Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Receives $100,000 to Improve Oral Health for Older Adults,  Advance Healthy Aging Collaborations

The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI), a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening and safeguarding access to quality, affordable, equitable oral health services for all Connecticut residents, has received a $100,000 general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CarePartners of Connecticut.

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Connecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses

Connecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses

Connecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.

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Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"

Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"

Which are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country?  A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.

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Connecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch

Connecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch

Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children.  Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.

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New Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year

New Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year

While an alarming number of students across the country will enter classrooms this school year without access to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist, new research has found that Connecticut ranks first among the states in ensuring children can get help when they need it most.  

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Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Yesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.

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