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Connecticut ranks 4th healthiest state in U.S., new report finds

Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Conn. on Friday, August 11, 2023. Connecticut ranks as the nation's fourth "healthiest" state, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association. The report, which grades states annually on 87 different measures of health compiled from 28 data sources, praised

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Sizable CT hospital shortfalls add urgency to Yale New Haven sale

WEBManchester Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Manchester. As hospitals throughout the state face significant financial shortfalls, finalizing a sale of …

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Where to find the new COVID-19 vaccine in CT and what it costs

WEBLess than a week after the federal regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna and then issued new guidance, those vaccines …

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Surge in Access Health CT health insurance signups to record rate

WEBAccess Health CT announces surge in health insurance signups, highest enrollment rate since founding. By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni, Staff writer Jan 18, 2024. …

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CT approves sale agreement between Yale, Prospect Medical

WEB“This process is an important part of protections under the law to ensure that patients are receiving affordable, high-quality care, and that hospitals will continue …

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Amid concerns, YNHH reiterates plan to acquire three CT hospitals

WEBAmid concerns, Yale New Haven Health reiterates plan to acquire three CT hospitals. Yale New Haven Health system officials said the planned acquisition of …

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CT bills on obesity treatments, sports safety study advance

WEBHARTFORD — Treatments for obesity among low-income residents, preserving historic stone walls, studying sports safety, and expanding state forms and …

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CT to consider Lamont's bill addressing rising prescription drug costs

WEBLamont established it in an executive order in January 2020. Connecticut spent $34 billion on healthcare and insurance costs in 2021, up from $31.9 billion in …

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Officials: COVID test funding running out in Meriden, Middletown

WEBCOVID-19 testing is available at the Middletown Health Department, 499 Mile Lane, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can schedule an …

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CT probing Prospect Medical's finances amid ECHN hospital sale …

WEBThe financial practices of Prospect Medical Holdings are under investigation by the Connecticut attorney general's office as the for-profit health care company is …

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Nuvance had a $150 million loss. Can Northwell turn things around

WEBA spokesperson told CT Insider on that Nuvance incurred a $164 million shortfall of revenue compared with expenses for its 2023 fiscal year, on the heels of a …

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CT children are dying by suicide at a younger age, data shows

WEBIn the 18 to 21 age group, 19-year-olds were the most likely to have died by suicide between 2016 and 2022, Burke said. During that period, a total of 409 people in …

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CT health care worker safety reform needed due to 'epidemic' …

WEBHealth care worker safety reform in CT urgent due to 'epidemic' violence, advocates say. By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni, Staff WriterFeb 26, 2024. Teresa Marks, RN, …

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21 Fairfield locations got priority health violations in November

WEBIn the November inspections, Wings Over tallied the most priority violations with six. Bagel King, the Brooklawn Country Club and China Wok had five apiece. The …

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The hospital is the 'heart' of this CT town, but service cuts possible

WEBSharon Hospital in November 2023. Liese Klein. SHARON — Celebrity residents like Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick may add sparkle, but the heart of the …

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11 Fairfield businesses received priority violations in December

WEB11 Fairfield businesses received priority violations in December health inspections. Town of Fairfield Honorable John J. Sullivan Independence Hall, in Fairfield, …

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25 Fairfield businesses got priority health violations in October

WEBNed Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media. FAIRFIELD — The number of Fairfield businesses with the most critical level of health violations nearly matched its …

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Johnson Memorial Hospital seeks to convert Enfield surgery center

WEBENFIELD — Johnson Memorial Hospital is requesting the state approve the conversion of its surgery center in Enfield to a freestanding outpatient facility owned …

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Three Westport eateries get priority violations in Dec. inspections

WEBWESTPORT — Three eateries received priority item health violations during the Aspetuck Health District's December 2023 inspections, down from 11 in November. …

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Southington restaurant received priority violations during inspection

WEBThe South Central Health District cited a Southington restaurant with five priority violations during a recent inspection. SOUTHINGTON — A local restaurant …

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Connecticut Magazine's Top Dentists 2022: 439 dentists in 7 …

WEBOral Surgery. Orthodontics. Prosthodontics. Pediatric Dentistry. Periodontics. ABOUT ENHANCED LISTINGS: After the list of Top Dentists was finalized and …

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Looking to volunteer

WEBThese local organizations can use a hand. Doing good helps those in need and feels good — and these organizations from around the state will help you achieve …

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'Hell's Kitchen' TV show moving to studio at CT's Foxwoods

WEBLeeanne Griffin is a senior food reporter for CT Insider, handling coverage of restaurant openings and closings, trends, events and general news about Connecticut …

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These notable, longtime Connecticut restaurants closed this year

WEBOwner John Ginnetti opened the Crown Street bar and lounge, named for its street address, in 2007. The menu specialized in unique and intricate cocktails, with food …

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Connecticut Magazine's top dessert restaurants for 2024

WEBExperts have named restaurants in dozens of categories, from top cuisine (American, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Middle Eastern, vegetarian, etc.) to outstanding …

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