he number and variety of locations had been steadily growing across Connecticut, and now, after weeks of stay-at-home orders, co-working spaces are making adjustments to prepare for members and visitors to return. The goal of building a community within co-working locations remains, but day-to-day routines are being altered for safety and peace of mind.
Read MoreThe findings of a COVID-19 Community Survey Report conducted by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) reveals the far-reaching impact the pandemic is having on patients and families with rare disorders.
Read MoreJust as the United States was recognizing the severity of the coronavirus and state governments were reacting to the impending health crisis, a Farmington-based company with ties to the University of Connecticut that has been pursuing a cure for another elusive disease received milestone news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read MoreConnecticut’s obesity rate – the percentage of adults considered to be obsess – was 27.4% in 2019, ranking 7th lowest in the U.S.
Read MoreConnecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) institutions have repurposed advanced manufacturing technology centers to help meet the state’s need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and are providing much-needed space to support first responders and patients.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has put a new spotlight on the seemingly endless national debate over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which provides access to health insurance coverage for uninsured Americans. Thousands respond to Connecticut’s special enrollment period as state officials urge the federal government to allow residents of 38 states to have similar access.
Read MoreA University of Connecticut researcher has launched a year-long study to examine how behavior and social attitudes change, and what factors influence those changes, when people in the United States are faced with the threat of widespread disease. A National Science Foundation grant will fund the national study, which is already underway.
Read MoreThere is no clearer example of the dichotomy between actions being taken by the federal government and some states in response to the reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic than in – of all things – access to health insurance. CT has extended special open enrollment as President Trump decides not to do so nationally.
Read More“If you are a Cigna customer, we will waive all co-pays and cost-shares for Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing as recommended by your health care provider.” That notice on the home page of Connecticut-based insurer Cigna, is gaining notice across the country, including at the White House.
Read MoreCancer death rates continued to decline from 2001 to 2017 in the United States for all cancer sites combined, according to data reported earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute and published in the journal Cancer. Connecticut was one of a dozen states with among the highest rates.
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