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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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Is your teenager just moody

WEBThe rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should …

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Prospect-YNHH sale puts CT 'certificate of need' law under scrutiny

WEBIn March, 16 months after Yale filed for a “certificate of need” that would allow the deal to go forward, the state’s Office of Health Strategy approved the sale. But the …

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YNHH purchase of three Prospect hospitals gets CT approval

WEBYale New Haven Health received approval from Connecticut officials to buy three struggling hospitals. Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial are …

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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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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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Planned Parenthood trains new providers for abortion care in

WEBAn abortion at Planned Parenthood can cost up to $750 but varies on state or health insurance. “We are fighting for our state Medicaid program to cover all …

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

WEBAccording to a Sacred Heart University poll, which asked Americans how they felt about the country’s health care system, voters on both sides of the aisle said …

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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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Bridgeport opens new family health and wellness center

WEBBridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves (3rd from left) and other city officials outside Bridgeport Health Department's new opened Family Health and …

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Children With Psychiatric Needs Are Overwhelming Connecticut

WEBThroughout the month of April, more than 30 children with psychiatric needs waited in Connecticut Children’s 48-bed emergency department on any given day. By …

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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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Summit looks for ways to bring CT together to overcome loneliness

WEBU.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) hosted the inaugural Creating Community Summit in New Haven as part of his campaign against loneliness, which he has touted …

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How can parents help kids with mental health

WEBThe rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should …

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

WEBRhode Island’s attorney general is suing Prospect Medical Holdings, the company struggling to sell three hospitals in Connecticut. RI Attorney General Peter …

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Long Island saw 17% increase in new HIV cases in 2021, state

WEBNew HIV cases on Long Island rose nearly 17% in 2021, the region with the highest increase in the state outside of New York City, according to the latest HIV/AIDS …

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Hundreds of women have finally registered for 9/11 victims' …

WEBBy Jan. 18, 2023, all types of uterine cancer, including endometrial cancer, were finally added to the list of World Trade Center-related health conditions. While over …

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House GOP budget: Boost K-12, cut care for undocumented

WEBMinority House Republicans challenged their colleagues Thursday to balance the next state budget, pitching a $26 billion plan that prioritizes education but would end …

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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 couples.

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Helping women get better sleep by calming the relentless 'to-do …

WEBA recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived demographics.

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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.

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WEBSt. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing …

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