CT: Mental Health
Report: Medicare cap helps reduce CT prescription drug costs
A new report found Connecticut residents will benefit from Medicare's new out-of-pocket cap. An estimated 49,000 people in the state would see …
CT senator’s federal bill could improve end-of-life planning
A new bipartisan federal bill could improve end-of-life care planning. The Compassionate Care Act creates guidelines for advanced care and end-of-…
CT doctors advise best back-to-school health practices
With Connecticut schools starting soon, doctors said healthy practices can help children heading back to the classroom. In the transition from …
CT community health centers fill gaps in affordable, primary care
As Connecticut struggles with a shortage of physicians, community health centers are filling the gap. More than 400,000 state residents, many …
CT '988' hotline services rank high in national report
A new report showed Connecticut's 988 crisis lifeline services rank highly. The report is from Inseparable, a national mental health advocacy group…
CT telehealth law made permanent, helps senior health access
Newly signed Connecticut laws can improve access and the quality of health care for seniors. One significant change is extending a pandemic-era …
Report: CT seniors gain access to care but health outcomes worsen
Connecticut ranks high for helping seniors access care in a new report. The America's Health Ranking Senior report found Connecticut lost ground in …
Summer safety tips for CT people with dementia, Alzheimer’s
This Memorial Day, Connecticut health experts are guiding caregivers on how to keep people with Alzheimer's safe. People with the various forms of …
CT to join national nurses' compact; other workforce solutions sought
Connecticut is slated to join a national nursing compact. House Bill 5058 got the General Assembly's approval and awaits Gov. Ned Lamont's signature…
CT group helps residents with pandemic’s lingering impacts
Connecticut groups are still addressing the pandemic's aftermath. Along with connecting residents to vital services, United Way of Connecticut is …
CT paid sick days bill passes House, heads to Senate
A Connecticut bill would expand the state's paid sick leave law. The initial 2011 law requires 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers at employers …
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff'
Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action…