Connecticut Health Foundation

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.

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

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

We're celebrating 25 years of progress toward health equity! Join us by sharing your wishes for the future.

Racial discrimination can put Black adolescents at a higher risk of depression and anxiety, according to a study that sheds light on the long-term impact of racism. “This study is showing that some brain patterns that are trying to process threats … can help [participants] cope with these types of experiences, but there might be an emotional toll,” said Assaf Oshri, lead author of the study. Read this story and others in this week's roundup: https://lnkd.in/eNYSrSsP

The Connecticut Health Foundation was founded 25 years ago with the mission of improving the health of Connecticut residents. As we celebrate our anniversary, we are looking back at where we started, and ahead at the work still left to do. Learn more about our story: https://lnkd.in/egyxjErH

A sincere THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our 25th anniversary conference: Looking back and leaping forward for health equity. It is incredible to see there is such a commitment to achieving health equity in Connecticut. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Linda Villarosa, our panelists, Anka Badurina, Camille Burnett, and Patrick Charmel, and to Usha Lee McFarling for moderating the panel. Their words were inspiring to all of us. For those who could not make it, we plan to share more from the event soon!

Our fellows work in many different fields across the state, with a shared mission of addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. Our celebration of 25 years includes all of those who continue to make a difference in the lives of Connecticut residents through their work. Thank you to DeLita Rose-Daniels, CHW for sharing her experience! Registration for our 25th anniversary conference is now closed. We are looking forward to seeing many of you there this Thursday!

Childbirth is deadlier for Americans, especially Black women. A new study by The Commonwealth Fund found that the U.S. had more pregnancy-related deaths than any other high-income nation. Read this story and others in this week's health news roundup: https://lnkd.in/eCYeCupA