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Four CT hospitals will join Northwell Health in merger deal with

WEBNorthwell Health in New York has announced plans to merge with Nuvance Health, affecting seven hospitals in the Connecticut and Hudson Valley region. The …

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Health care in Connecticut just got cheaper. Here's how

WEBConnecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) Connecticut residents will pay less for health care soon. Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill on Tuesday that allows the state …

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A look at CT’s health care priorities for the 2024 legislative session

WEBAn expansion of Medicaid for people without permanent legal status. Additional services and safeguards across Connecticut’s elder care sector. Those are …

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Mental health remains a top concern of Long Island residents

WEBMental health concerns are continuing to rise after topping the Long Island Community Health Assessment Survey last year. These new findings are from an …

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Research trial at Northwell seeks to improve heart health through …

WEBA new clinical trial from researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health motivates participants to change their daily routines and …

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Ahead of 2024 election, SHU poll finds Americans divided on …

WEBMany Americans believe the U.S. health care system needs to be revamped, according to a poll released by Sacred Heart University. Citing concerns …

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Chronic Diseases Top List Of Long Islanders' Health Concerns

WEBThe Long Island Health Collaborative surveys the community every three years to determine what health issues they should focus on. Cancer, diabetes and other …

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Bridgeport opens new family health and wellness center

WEBBridgeport has opened a new family and wellness center downtown. It replaces the city’s health department clinic that had been a fixture on the East Side of …

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Connecticut's aging population is surging. Who's going care for …

WEBNationally, the median pay for home health and personal care aides in 2021 was $14.15 per hour, or $29,430 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBNPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide …

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Hospital mergers are changing Connecticut’s healthcare system

WEBFlickr. Hospital mergers taking place over the last 20 years have made it difficult for some of Connecticut’s rural residents to get the care they need at their local …

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CT legislators push for new climate laws to improve public health

WEBClimate and health activists urged Connecticut lawmakers to declare a climate crisis to demonstrate the urgency of responding to the changing environment on …

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Children With Psychiatric Needs Are Overwhelming Connecticut

WEBBy the end of the month, that number increased to an average of 40 children showing up in the hospital’s emergency department on any given day, the highest day …

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CT lawmakers consider bill requiring insurance companies to …

WEBConnecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would require state health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) for single people and same-sex …

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Summit looks for ways to bring CT together to overcome loneliness

WEBThe CDC declared loneliness a public health epidemic after the COVID-19 pandemic. He said rising rates of self-harm, addiction and violence are caused by social …

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Connecticut health officials warn of a contact tracing scam

WEBPublished November 15, 2021 at 3:34 PM EST. Courtesy of Pixabay. The Connecticut Department of Public Health is warning residents to be aware of a fake coronavirus …

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Lawsuits, fines, complaints put pressure on Athena nursing homes

WEBFrom October 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2022, Connecticut’s Long Term Care Ombudsman’s office received 518 complaints about conditions in Athena nursing …

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Blumenthal calls out United Healthcare for 'deceptive ad' on …

WEBCT-N. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) holds a copy of the Hartford Courant with an advertisement from UnitedHealthcare. Connecticut lawmakers and …

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As COVID numbers rise, Hochul urges New Yorkers to get the new …

WEBNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a COVID-19 update on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. At right is state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. With …

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After 50 years, a five-star nursing home closes in Connecticut

WEBThe closure of Hughes Health & Rehabilitation, a 5-star facility, is partly due to a shift to home and community-based care, its owner said. After 50 years, a five-star …

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RI sues Prospect Medical Holdings, the company trying to sell 3 CT

WEBPublished November 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST. Listen • 1:10. Molly Ingram. /. WSHU. Waterbury Hospital. Rhode Island’s attorney general is suing Prospect Medical …

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Masks still needed at several Long Island hospitals after state

WEBMasks are still needed at several Long Island hospitals after a statewide mandate expired on Sunday. New York allowed its state mask mandate for hospitals …

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