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So you say you want health justice for Asian Americans in Connecticut?...

This guest post is written by Elizabeth Krause I don’t count. You don’t count. We don’t count. …Or do we? Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is ripe with opportunity to elevate health issues that confront Asian American Pacific Islanders...
Forty Years of Addressing Health Disparities

Today’s guest post is written by Aldon Hynes The Community Health Center (CHC) celebrates its fortieth birthday today. Amidst all the celebration, it is important to remember a few things. First, and foremost, CHC has always been driven...
Health Disparities, No Laughing Matter #hjctforum

In a time when the politics of the day seems more polarized than ever on the issues that affect us all, humor can be used to connect people with different points of views. Health Justice CT is proud to host “Health Disparities, No Laughing...
A Forum that Looks at Health, Housing and the Importance of Urban Deve...

Community conditions like access to quality, affordable housing in good neighborhoods actually influence people’s health more than any other factor. This is why a network of local health departments, town planners, and municipal leaders are...
Why Health Insurance Isn’t Broccoli, It’s Mega Millions

At the same time as millions of people raced to buy Mega Millions tickets in the hopes of striking it big last week, the Supreme Court was taking a gamble with the lives of millions of Americans in their deliberation over the constitutionality of...

Why Women’s Health Week is More Important than Ever

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Health Justice CT

This week is National Women’s Health Week and it is an opportunity to promote awareness, prevention, and education to improve the health of all women. Here is a brief video message from Jenny Carrillo, Senior VP at Southern New England Planned Parenthood about why it is important to observe and … Read More

Health Disparities Roundup – Friday, May 18, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by ginalhernandez

Here’s some of the latest health disparities news, posts and reports from this past week. Huffington Post: Maya Angelou Opens Women’s Health And Wellness Center, Calls Disparities ‘Embarrassing’ – “At the forefront of the center’s prevention challenge is breast cancer screening and increasing women’s awareness about their risk for heart … Read More

So you say you want health justice for Asian Americans in Connecticut? Count us in.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Health Justice CT

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is ripe with opportunity to elevate health issues that confront Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). But how do we know what the priority health issues are? Read More

Health 2.0 Spring Fling #health2con

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Health Justice CT

We’re participating in the Health 2.0 Spring Fling today and tomorrow! Health 2.0 conferences are known are for gathering the best in health care innovation. This year the “Spring Fling,” is held in Boston and will bring together innovators and health professionals from the area. The winners of the Health … Read More