CT lawmakers push for affordable health care by variety of means
For decades, Connecticut and federal lawmakers have tried in vain to rein in medical costs as expenses have…
CT city looks to buy golf course rather than see space developed
Faced with the possibility that a builder will try to convert the 140-acre Chippanee Country Club into a…
CT hospital’s long-term stability troubles senators
State Sen. Saud Anwar, co-chair of the state’s Public Health Committee, said he is concerned about the long-term…
Health care providers want alerts for combative, violent patients
In light of high rates of workplace violence and the murder of a nurse in 2023, Connecticut lawmakers…
New CEO at major health insurer with 3K CT employees.
The longtime top executive at Bloomfield-based Cigna Group will retire as of July 1 after serving as chief…
Lawyers and advocates say more mental health services are needed for children in system
Tracey feared for her safety from her 15-year-old son’s violent aggressive behavior. Tracey, who asked that her full…
A CT man with a life-altering disease is first in clinical trial
A Connecticut resident was diagnosed with a life-altering disease almost a year ago and while waiting to be…
Alysa Liu lone U.S. hope to end 24-year medal drought in women’s skating
MILAN — Alysa Liu will try to end a 24-year drought for American women in Olympic figure skating…
Patients on this drug are burdened by cost. How CT wants to bring prices down
After Bonnie had part of her thyroid removed, weight gain accompanied the aftermath of the procedure. The Connecticut…
After 3 years, demolition begins ambitious CT mega-project
The long-awaited Port Eastside mega-development got under way in January when contractors began demolishing an empty Bank of…
CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital
The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy on Friday evening approved a $13 million deal for the state’s flagship…
Stimulant prescriptions for ADHD on rise in CT. Experts weigh in
In third grade, Christian Smith struggled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He was having trouble paying attention in…