Charter Oak Health Center names CEO
Charter Oak Health Center has named industry veteran Vernette Townsend as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.
Busy Start for North Canaan’s Health Center in Opening Year
Since opening last summer, the new federally qualified health center serving the Northwest Corner has treated more than 1,000 patients seeking help for medical and mental health issues.
New AHEAD Committee to Advise State on Health Equity Policy
A new health care committee, consisting of 21 members picked from the community, including Cornell Scott Hill’s CEO Michael Taylor, is set to advise the state on health equity policy in 2025.
Here are the biggest reasons why CT residents don’t go to the doctor
Being too busy with work or other commitments is the top reason why Connecticut residents delayed or postponed medical care in the past year, according to a recent survey.
‘Little evidence’ managed care would reduce CT Medicaid costs, report finds
Connecticut’s Medicaid program boasts lower costs and similar levels of access when compared to peer states, according to a report by independent consultants, leading to the conclusion that employing a model known as managed care would not likely save the state money.
Bank of America Announces Grant for Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Bank of America today announced Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center (CSHHC) and Person to Person (P2P) as its Southern Connecticut 2024 Neighborhood Builders, recognizing their work to provide accessible and affordable healthcare, and create economic opportunity through food access, nutrition and wraparound services, respectively.
Community health centers to raise awareness of Baby Bonds
State Treasurer Erick Russell held an event at Wheeler Health to announce a partnership with Community Health Centers, to help raise awareness of CT’s Baby Bonds initiative.
Community welcomes new health center
NORTH CANAAN — The long-awaited opening of Community Health and Wellness Center’s (CHWC) facility on East Main Street has arrived. After more than a decade of planning and collaboration with community partners, CHWC’s North Canaan goals have become reality.
West Virginia becomes third state to enact 340B contract pharmacy protection law
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) signed into law today a bill to prohibit drugmaker 340B contract pharmacy restrictions, making West Virginia the third state in the nation to enact such a law.
Fair Haven Health Clinic rises and tops out
Fair Haven was beaming Wednesday as Fair Haven Community Health Center’s (FHCHC) CEO Dr. Suzanne Lagarde presided over a festive “topping out.”