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Students from across the state called on legislators to expand eligibility for the state's Medicaid program, HUSKY, to include children 18 and younger.
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Connecticut lagged behind its New England peers in health outcomes for Black and Hispanic people.
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Maine Family Planning urged state lawmakers to fully fund a bill that would boost the state's annual allocation for the roughly 60 sexual and reproductive health clinics across the state.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is a co-sponsor of the Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act, federal legislation that aims to provide support and resources for youth.
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The Vermont Language Justice Project’s funding is an open question. But according to testimonials from people working in Vermont’s health, refugee resettlement and equity organizations, the project’s services are vital — and there would be a void without them.
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Researchers suggest regulatory limits of PFAS in seafood — not to stop eating seafood, which is a source of healthy nutrition.
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The new rules could double the number of water systems and private wells that are out of compliance with limits on PFAS. Longtime advocates for more testing and treatment say it’s a major step towards healthier communities.
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Hospitals that merged were more likely to bill for higher-profit services, especially for private insurance, according to a new report from Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy.
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To combat poor air quality in Connecticut schools legislators propose focusing on inspections and HVAC improvements.
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A UMass Amherst researcher presented new findings on gambling behavior this week to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The state's 2011 casino legislation mandates such research.