In this week's health news roundup: A new study finds that Black adults develop coping skills to deal with racism, a racial gap in fatal shootings in Connecticut, how vulnerable people are shut out of dental care in the U.S. and more. Read these stories here: https://lnkd.in/eAC8Tujx
Connecticut Health Foundation
Philanthropy
Hartford, CT 1,059 followers
Our vision is that Connecticut’s next generation will be free from racial and ethnic health disparities.
About us
Everyone deserves the opportunity to be as healthy as possible — regardless of race, background or income level. We are dedicated to improving the health of all Connecticut residents. We focus on improving health outcomes for people of color and ensuring that all Connecticut residents have access to affordable health care.
- Website
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http://www.cthealth.org
External link for Connecticut Health Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Hartford, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- grant making, policy research, health care reform, systems change, health disparities, community health workers, and health equity
Locations
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Primary
100 Pearl Street
6th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103, US
Employees at Connecticut Health Foundation
Updates
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Join our team! The Connecticut Health Foundation is hiring a staff accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations. Learn more about the position and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4Bq2qF
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👏 Congratulations to our board chair Chekesha C. Kidd! She is one of the entrepreneurs featured in a new docuseries, "Culture Capital." Chekesha is the founder of Kinumi, a health and lifestyle platform for older adults that focuses on supporting them and their caregivers in living independently.
This has been a long time in the making, but we are finally here! Very excited to share the news that I was selected to be one of the founders of color featured in the upcoming Peacock docuseries “Culture Capital”. TWO days until the premiere of #CultureCaptial on the Black Experience on @Xfinity, @Peacock, and @Xumoplay. Set your reminders NOW! ⏰ https://lnkd.in/eVcebvJr @Comcast @peacock @xfinity @Xumoplay #CultureCapitalSeries
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In this week's health news roundup: A new study found that children who do not have secure housing early in life report worse health outcomes years later. Researchers found that children who experienced any level of housing insecurity had worse physical and mental health at age 15. Read this story and others here: https://lnkd.in/em2J8BV8
Unstable housing impacts children's health for years, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health Foundation
https://www.cthealth.org
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Thank you to Theanvy Kuoch of Khmer Health Advocates for sharing her wish for health equity! Khmer Health Advocates recently wrote a blog post highlighting the importance of community health workers. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eWukPHfn
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As of today, HUSKY eligibility is expanded up to age 15, regardless of immigration status. Thank you to Husky 4 Immigrants and Fair Haven Community Health Care for helping to share stories like Estefania's, a 13-year-old immigrant from Ecuador, who is now covered by HUSKY as of this morning. Thousands of children in Connecticut will benefit from this expansion, and it is in large part a result of the hard work of the coalition and advocates. Our vision is to one day celebrate EVERYONE having health care coverage in our state.
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A new report found that racial and ethnic health disparities persist in every U.S. state, despite efforts to improve outcomes and raise awareness over the past two decades. The report detailed how structural racism has contributed to worse health outcomes for people of color. “Inequities are baked into our health care system, and if we address them, everyone benefits,” said Dr. Georges Benjamin, co-chair of the committee that wrote the report. Read this story and others in this week's health news roundup: https://lnkd.in/eAXgn-PM
Calls for a more diverse health care workforce, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health Foundation
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WE ARE HIRING! The Connecticut Health Foundation is looking for a staff accountant to join our team. This person will manage the day-to-day accounting operations. Learn more about the position and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4Bq2qF