Connecticut's General Assembly is considering legislation to establish sweeping nursing-home reforms, including minimum nursing-home staffing levels and stricter penalties for violations.
Connecticut is seeing a record high number of evictions. During 2022, the state recorded more than 21,000 evictions filed, following a decline from 2017 to 2020.
Read MoreWhich jobs are on the minds of young children, as they dream about their future? And do Connecticut youngsters’ aspirations differ from their peers across the country? Nationwide, 5-8 year olds say healthcare is their number one choice.
Read MoreIn recent months in Connecticut, news headlines have highlighted the significant increase in pedestrian-vehicle accidents on roadways across the state. The numbers have been on the rise here and across the country in recent years, and newly compiled Connecticut data points to “the most dangerous areas for pedestrians” – locations where pedestrians may be at higher risk of being struck.
Read MoreA new report by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) found that tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease in children and is considered a significant public health challenge.
Read MoreIn the United States, 54% of nurses and physicians, 60% of medical students and residents, and 61% of pharmacists have symptoms of burnout. The National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being lays out priorities for the beleaguered health care system.
Read MoreAs the Connecticut General Assembly's 2023 legislative session begins, AARP Connecticut is eager to dive into key issues for seniors and consumers, including retirement income, nursing homes, long-term care, and making utilities more affordable.
Read MoreCompanies in the healthcare sector dominate the list of Connecticut’s largest employers, but the state government was ranked #1. And yes, insurance was well represented as well.
Read MoreWith grants from the Connecticut Health Foundation, seven hospital systems and community health centers will conduct community listening sessions, establish patient advisory boards, and undertake other activities designed to improve how they collect and analyze data on patients’ race, ethnicity, and preferred language.
Read MoreThe Dodd Center for Human Rights at the University of Connecticut, which houses UConn’s Human Rights Institute (HRI), is planning a Human Rights Summit for October 25-27, 2023.
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