Connecticut Health Foundation

Connecticut Health Foundation

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Our vision is that Connecticut's next generation will be free from racial & ethnic health disparities.

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🎧 LISTEN: Tiffany Donelson, our president and CEO, discusses maternal health disparities on the latest episode of Disrupted on Connecticut Public. Thank you for including the Connecticut Health Foundation in this important conversation! @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...

ctpublic.orgChildbirth and postpartum health, from a firsthand account to a look at disparitiesThis hour, we are taking a look at childbirth and postpartum health in Connecticut. We'll hear a firsthand account of postpartum depression and we'll learn about the disparities in Connecticut.
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October's advocacy resources include: -Information on proposed changes to Census data collection -Resources on the Medicaid work rules -Information on the new public charge policy Learn more here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgOctober advocacy resources – Proposed Census changes and what you can do | CT Health FoundationOctober 6, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s newsletter includes information on proposed changes to Census data collection and what you can do about them; resources on the Medicaid work rules taking effe...
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Meet our grantees: Urban Alliance Urban Alliance is one of our trusted messenger grantees, sharing important information about Medicaid and SNAP coverage with the communities they serve. We are grateful for their work and thank them for welcoming us into their space!

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Collecting complete and consistent race, ethnicity and language data can help health care providers identify disparities and opportunities to improve care. Our latest blog post looks at how our grantee, Connie, is working to improve data quality in Connecticut. www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgStories in the data: Why good data matters | CT Health FoundationSeptember 30, 2026 | Grantee Spotlight: When you visit the doctor’s office or hospital, you’ll likely be asked about your race, ethnicity, or language preference (REL). While the questions may seem ro...
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They are now in the process of building a new health center that offer modern medical care and honor tribal traditions. We were grateful to learn more about some of those traditions and the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation!

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Meet our grantees: Generations Family Health Center This week, members of our team visited our trusted messenger grantee at their Willimantic office. We got to hear directly from Matilde and Mike, community health workers who help people in their communities access health coverage.

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In this week's health news roundup: - A Connecticut city ranks among the worst in the country for asthma -Large employers dropping health benefits -A rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths Read these stories and others here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgConnecticut city among worst for asthma, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health FoundationSeptember 11, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about groups calling for more transparency in Rural Health Transformation Program; rural hospitals explore merging with larger health systems ahead of...
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Part 3 of @kff.org's video series on health care affordability focuses on the Affordable Care Act and asks: Did it make health care more affordable? www.kff.org/health-costs...

kff.orgDid the Affordable Care Act Make Health Care More Affordable? | KFFThe expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits at the start of 2026, combined with rising insurer premiums, put a spotlight on health care affordability that extends beyond Marketplace enrol...
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This month's advocacy newsletter is related to immigration. It includes resources on: -Health care coverage for immigrants -Immigrant response resources Read it here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgAugust advocacy resources – Resources on health coverage for immigrants | CT Health FoundationAugust 12, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s advocacy resources are related to immigration. There’s been a lot of immigration enforcement activity in the state, and there are changes coming to federal la...
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Part 2 of @kff.org's video series on health care affordability takes a deeper look into employer-based health coverage and what the full cost really is. You can watch it here: www.kff.org/health-costs...

kff.orgWhat Your Employer-Based Health Coverage Really Costs | KFFMore people get health coverage through their job than from any other source. The deduction workers see in each paycheck for their share of the premium is only a fraction of the total cost. In this vi...
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This month's advocacy resources include: -A template for submitting public comments on the recent guidance on Medicaid work reporting requirements. -A webinar series on Medicaid and its connections to other issues. -A new video series on health care costs. www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgJuly advocacy resources - Tips and a template for writing public comments and more | CT Health FoundationJuly 20, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s health equity advocacy newsletter includes a template for submitting public comments on the recent guidance on Medicaid work reporting requirements, a webinar s...
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In this week's health news roundup: -The employment patterns that could put farmworkers at risk of losing health coverage -A meal delivery program that is improving people’s health -Disruptions to cancer disparities researchers’ work Read these stories and others: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgFarmworkers who rely on Medicaid could risk losing coverage, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health FoundationJuly 17, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about the employment patterns that could put farmworkers at risk of losing health coverage; a Medicaid meal delivery program that is improving people's hea...
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KFF has a new three-part video series to help people understand the rising cost of health care. Part one explains why costs keep rising and who pays for it. You can watch it here: www.kff.org/health-costs...

kff.orgHealth Care Costs Keep Rising … Why and Who Pays? | KFFThe U.S. spends more on health care than other large, wealthy countries. Concerns about rising costs aren't new, yet somehow we keep paying the bill. In this video, KFF’s Larry Levitt explains how we ...
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As we reached the midpoint of our 2024-2028 strategic plan, we paused to evaluate and make sure the plan remained on target. As a result of this review, we have made small changes to a couple of our goal areas.

cthealth.org2026 Update: CT Health's 2024-2028 strategic plan | CT Health FoundationJuly 8, 2026 | As we reached the midpoint of our 2024-2028 strategic plan, we paused to evaluate and make sure the plan remained on target. As a result of this review,
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Thousands of Connecticut residents are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage over the next decade. These 42 organizations will serve as trusted messengers to ensure their communities have accurate information about changes to Medicaid and SNAP. www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgGrants for trusted messengers to share information about upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP | CT Health FoundationJune 30, 2026 | News Release: Forty-two organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...
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In this week's health news roundup: Cancer death rates in the U.S. have dropped dramatically in the past 35 years. However, progress has not been equal. Read this story and others here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgCancer deaths declining while racial disparities persist, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health FoundationJune 26, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about the mental health impacts on children of deported immigrants; researchers concerned about losing funding for health equity research; cancer death rat...
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This month's advocacy resources are all about getting the word out about changes to Medicaid. It includes: -Toolkits and messaging materials -Webinars explaining the upcoming changes -An opportunity to weigh-in on the latest Medicaid work rules Read more here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgJune advocacy resources – Getting the word out about changes to Medicaid | CT Health FoundationJune 11, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s update focuses on getting the word out about changes to Medicaid. It also includes resources to learn about (and weigh in on) the new federal rule about Medicai...
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In this week's health news roundup: Efforts are underway in Connecticut to train more doulas. Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. For mothers experiencing postpartum depression, doulas can offer a personal connection.

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A great story from this week's roundup: Lives saved by sociologist’s fix for skin tone bias The Monk Skin Tone scale is an improved color scale that reflects a more complete range of human skin tones. There have been several examples of this tool saving lives in hospitals around the world.

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Each month, we compile advocacy resources focused on what is happening in health policy at the state and federal level. This month's resources are about work reporting requirements in Medicaid, which Connecticut will have to implement by January 1. Learn more here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgMay advocacy resources – A role for advocacy in the implementation of work reporting requirements | CT Health FoundationMay 19, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s advocacy update focuses on work reporting requirements in Medicaid, which Connecticut will have to implement by Jan. 1 under HR 1, the federal law passed last ye...
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The Connecticut Health Foundation and our president and CEO Tiffany Donelson are featured in gihealth.bsky.social Grantmaker Profile. It's a great overview of the foundation's mission and our grantmaking. Thank you to GIH for the feature! Read it here: www.gih.org/grantmaker-f...

gih.orgConnecticut Health Foundation - Grantmakers In Health“This is a challenging time for those of us who are focused on health equity. There is much that we can do as philanthropy to help our communities withstand the current challenges. As new Medicaid req...

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A new Grantmaker Profile features @cthealth.org, a conversion foundation working to improve health in Connecticut by changing systems that shape people’s lives. Learn more about its focus areas, grants, and partnership with GIH 👇

buff.lyConnecticut Health Foundation - Grantmakers In Health“This is a challenging time for those of us who are focused on health equity. There is much that we can do as philanthropy to help our communities withstand the current challenges. As new Medicaid…
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In this week's health news roundup: In CT, and nationwide, homelessness is rising, especially among older adults. The Foxon Boulevard shelter in New Haven has become a critical resource for older adults experiencing homelessness. Read this story and others here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgA rise in older adults experiencing homelessness, and more in this week’s roundup | CT Health FoundationApril 24, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about a rise in older people experiencing homelessness in CT; doctors in CT sue patients over unpaid medical bills more than hospitals; how NY is getting ...
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Our April advocacy resources include data on Medicaid and health disparities; recommendations for clinics to minimize the burden from work-reporting requirements and more. Read them here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgApril advocacy resources – Ideas for reducing reporting burdens from HR 1, and more | CT Health FoundationApril 21, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s advocacy resources include data on Medicaid and health disparities; recommendations for clinics to minimize the burden from work-reporting requirements; a repo...
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#BlackMaternalHealthWeek: Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women and 2x more likely to experience life-threatening complications known as severe maternal morbidity. www.cthealth.org/publication/...

cthealth.orgMaternal health equity: A blueprint for Connecticut | CT Health FoundationNovember 12, 2025 | The maternal health equity blueprint for Connecticut aims to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the burden of severe maternal morbidity among Black women over three years, closing t...
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In this week's health news roundup: -Incarcerated people in Connecticut wait years for medical care, records show. -A worst-case projection of Medicaid coverage losses in Connecticut. -Urgent care centers fill health care gaps in rural areas.

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CT is considered one of the healthiest states overall but not everyone has the same opportunities to be as healthy as possible. Health disparities persist across many different health conditions. This blog post highlights some of those disparities. Learn more here: www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgHealth disparities in Connecticut | CT Health FoundationMarch 31, 2026 | Blog Post: Connecticut is considered one of the healthiest states overall but not everyone has the same opportunities to be as healthy as possible. Race and ethnicity play a significa...
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March advocacy resources: a guide to how health systems can maintain their focus on health equity; info on changes to health policies affecting immigrants; new data on disability in CT; & a guide to when you should trust a text about benefits. www.cthealth.org/latest-news/...

cthealth.orgMarch advocacy resources – How health systems can stay focused on equity, and more | CT Health FoundationMarch 10, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s advocacy resources include a guide to how health systems can maintain their focus on health equity in the current environment; information on changes to health...