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Antonia Kolb a #NewCanaanCT college student, created an app called Detickt to help identify #ticks. By uploading a photo, users learn the tick's type, risks, and relevant CDC information. Kolb, a #tickborneillness survivor, received the Princess Diana Award and has 4,000 app downloads. Full story in the comments. King School Harvard University #TickDetection #HealthInnovation #DeticktApp

#Connecticut and 23 other states are suing the #Trump administration over $11 billion in public health funding cuts. Attorney General William Tong warns the cuts could hinder #disease tracking, #emergencyresponse, and #mentalhealth services. The lawsuit seeks to block the rollback, arguing it endangers public safety. Full story in the comments. Connecticut Department of Public Health WSHU Public Radio #CTHealth #PublicHealth #HealthFunding

Hartford HealthCare and UnitedHealthcare have reached a multiyear agreement, ensuring patients keep in-network access to #doctors and services. The deal prevents major disruptions, easing concerns for thousands of #Connecticut residents. However, officials highlight the distress caused by contract uncertainty and call for greater transparency in future negotiations. Full story in the comments. Kathleen Holt CTNewsJunkie #HealthcareAccess #ConnecticutNews #HealthCoverage

Dr. Syed Hussain sits down with FOX61/CW20's Tim Lammers to discuss the latest in health news.

A report reveals that key services at Rockville General Hospital in #VernonCT have remained closed since 2020, possibly violating state law. The hospital's owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is in bankruptcy, and its #Connecticut #hospitals face ongoing financial and operational challenges. Investigations into the closures continue, while future ownership remains uncertain. Full story in the comments. CT Office of Health Strategy Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) Yale New Haven Health Ned Lamont Katy Golvala Connecticut Mirror #ConnecticutHealthcare #HospitalClosures #HealthNews

UnitedHealthcare and Hartford HealthCare reached a last-minute deal, avoiding disruption for #Connecticut patients, but uncertainty remains. Another contract dispute looms between UConn Health and ConnectiCare, raising concerns about access to care. Lawmakers are pushing for legislation to protect patients during insurer-provider disputes, but progress has been slow, leaving many worried. Full story in the comments. Kathleen Holt Molina Healthcare M. Saud Anwar #HealthCareAccess #InsuranceDispute #CTNews #HealthInsurance

Quinnipiac University’s QTHON dance marathon raised over $180,000 for Connecticut Children's Hospital, surpassing last year’s total. Nearly 1,300 participants danced, played games, and bonded with young patients. Led by students, the event celebrated hope, community, and resilience, highlighting the impact of fundraising on children’s healthcare. Full story in the comments. Sarah Springer Alexa Daleo Julia Rossignol #ForTheKids #QTHON #ConnecticutChildrens

Bridgeport Hospital has opened its first retail #pharmacy, making #prescription access easier for patients and the community. Located in the hospital lobby, it helps those without easy transportation. Using high-tech dispensing, it reduces re-admissions and offers immunizations. Open daily, it also serves the Connecticut Burn Center’s medication needs. Full story in the comments. Jill Shea Yale New Haven Health #BridgeportCT #CommunityCare #YaleNewHavenHealth

#Connecticut #nursinghome and health care workers, struggling with expired contracts and rising costs, are warning officials that a strike is possible. The union is pushing for better wages, arguing inflation has left workers worse off. Meanwhile, state budget constraints and federal aid cuts complicate negotiations, raising concerns about funding and worker shortages. Full story in the comments. Robert Baril Connecticut Department of Social Services Matthew Barrett, J.D., M.P.A. Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities/Connecticut Center for Assisted Living Cathy Osten #HealthcareWorkers #NursingHomes #CTNews #SeniorLiving #Medicaid

A new #nursing education program in #Connecticut, created by Hartford HealthCare and Quinnipiac University, offers health system employees a path to becoming #nurses. The two-year, part-time program provides financial aid and hands-on training, helping professionals transition into nursing while continuing to work. Graduates will be eligible for full-time RN positions. Full story in the comments. Jeffrey Flaks Judy Olian Larry Z. Slater, PhD, MAc, RN-BC, CNE, FAAN Connecticut Children's #NursingEducation #HealthcareCareers #CTHealthNews