/news/health Health en-US Copyright Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:41:52 GMT /news/2025-02-10/from-fluoride-regs-to-birthright-citizenship-ct-democrats-scramble-to-respond-trump-administration Officials in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ are looking into the legal cost of challenging President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:41:52 GMT /news/2025-02-10/from-fluoride-regs-to-birthright-citizenship-ct-democrats-scramble-to-respond-trump-administration Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-02-06/ct-community-nonprofits-see-hope-in-lamonts-budget-proposal-but-say-urgent-funding-gaps-remain Gov. Ned Lamont’s biennial budget proposal set aside more funding for community nonprofits that deliver state-contracted services, but nonprofits are still concerned. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:24:37 GMT /news/2025-02-06/ct-community-nonprofits-see-hope-in-lamonts-budget-proposal-but-say-urgent-funding-gaps-remain Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-02-03/national-science-foundation-funding-freeze-dei-grant-ct The pause had students and post-doctoral fellows across the country and in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ worried about paying bills. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT /news/2025-02-03/national-science-foundation-funding-freeze-dei-grant-ct Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-30/trinity-health-saint-francis-vituity-partnership-connecticut Lawmakers and health care workers urged Trinity Health of New England to reverse a staffing decision they said would adversely affect hospital employees and patients. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:46:12 GMT /news/2025-01-30/trinity-health-saint-francis-vituity-partnership-connecticut Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-30/tobacco-usage-connecticut-kids-minorities The report calls out the state for not ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products and for not adequately funding state tobacco prevention programs. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:34:31 GMT /news/2025-01-30/tobacco-usage-connecticut-kids-minorities Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-24/as-concerns-over-prospect-medical-grow-ct-lawmakers-pledge-to-better-regulate-private-equity Lawmakers are considering several proposals this session to better regulate private equity in health care, after similar legislation failed in chamber last year. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:16:25 GMT /news/2025-01-24/as-concerns-over-prospect-medical-grow-ct-lawmakers-pledge-to-better-regulate-private-equity Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-17/prospect-bankruptcy-101-an-attorney-explains-the-next-steps Waterbury Hospital, Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals owe the state $106.5 million in taxes. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:40:27 GMT /news/2025-01-17/prospect-bankruptcy-101-an-attorney-explains-the-next-steps Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-14/parent-companys-bankruptcy-may-allow-ct-hospitals-to-directly-tap-into-locally-generated-funds Deborah Weymouth, president and CEO of Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, and Waterbury Hospital, is expected to tap into the hospitals’ own funds to finance their functioning during the bankruptcy process. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:50:47 GMT /news/2025-01-14/parent-companys-bankruptcy-may-allow-ct-hospitals-to-directly-tap-into-locally-generated-funds Sujata Srinivasan, Matt Dwyer /news/2025-01-12/as-prospect-medical-holdings-files-for-bankruptcy-ct-lawmakers-respond-with-concern Private equity-funded Prospect Medical Holdings in California, the owner of three financially troubled hospitals in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, filed for bankruptcy late Saturday night. The bankruptcy impacts Waterbury Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:11:05 GMT /news/2025-01-12/as-prospect-medical-holdings-files-for-bankruptcy-ct-lawmakers-respond-with-concern Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-09/private-equity-senate-report-connecticut-prospect-medical A U.S. Senate investigation of health care systems funded by private equity blasted Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of three financially troubled hospitals in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. Meanwhile, efforts to better regulate private equity in the state fell short last legislative session. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:31:02 GMT /news/2025-01-09/private-equity-senate-report-connecticut-prospect-medical Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-01-08/emergency-room-wait-times-explained-connecticut A new report from a committee of doctors convened by º£½Ç»»ÆÞ lawmakers finds ER "boarding" is causing overcrowding. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:37:09 GMT /news/2025-01-08/emergency-room-wait-times-explained-connecticut Sujata Srinivasan /news/2024-12-31/resolutions-health-wellness-self-care-reading-tips More people are making wellness a priority. Wellness experts and others share ways to stay well. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:42:44 GMT /news/2024-12-31/resolutions-health-wellness-self-care-reading-tips Sujata Srinivasan