Local Institutions Collaborate to Address Clinical Care Staffing Shortage

Local Institutions Collaborate to Address Clinical Care Staffing Shortage

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will partner with Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital to address the demand for clinical health care workers in Connecticut. The three institutions have announced plans aimed at increasing the number of USJ students, including those from diverse backgrounds, who are placed in positions at Saint Francis and Mount Sinai.

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Dental Care for Those in Need Arrives at UConn Health This Weekend

Dental Care for Those in Need Arrives at UConn Health This Weekend

Free dental care for the underserved and uninsured in Connecticut—those that would otherwise go without dental care – is the focus of the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach’s 15th annual Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM) being held on November 12 and 13 at UConn School of Dental Medicine.

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Action Urged to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce to Aid Children As Anxiety, Depression Grow

Action Urged to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce to Aid Children As Anxiety, Depression Grow

Rising rates of anxiety and depression among children have exacerbated longstanding strains on the behavioral health system and its workforce, a report and series of recommendations developed by the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) and Clifford Beers Community Health Partners point out in a Policy Brief and accompanying recommendations for Connecticut.

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