Connecticut
Thousands of racial justice protesters marched through Hartford on Friday, rallying at the Capitol and later confronting Mayor Luke Bronin … Continue reading Thousands gather at state Capitol on Juneteenth; protesters confront Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin over defunding police
Connecticut
After reporting for weeks that Connecticut Hispanics are only half as likely to die from COVID-19 as non-Hispanic whites, state … Continue reading Disparities in Hispanic and black death rates much worse than previously reported
The federal and state response to COVID-19 in nursing homes is riddled with economic — and racial — inequities that … Continue reading ‘Would this population of caregivers be treated differently if they were white, and male, and wealthy?’
COVID-19
There have been 35 deaths from COVID-19 at Kimberly Hall North nursing home in Windsor, nearly four times the state’s … Continue reading A Connecticut nursing home, Kimberly Hall North in Windsor, has had 35 deaths due to coronavirus outbreak
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Read the Story from The Hartford Courant HereAngeline Bernadel loved her job at West River Healthcare Center in Milford. But … Continue reading Milford nursing home worker dies of COVID-19 after being on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — They sound like soldiers, facing an enemy both invisible and treacherous. At the hospitals, they care for … Continue reading ‘We are in a war zone, and we’re scared for our lives’ – Boston Globe
COVID-19
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The coronavirus statistics reflect social distancing may be working statewide, but there is a crisis happening … Continue reading State to dedicate 2 nursing homes, other alternate sites to COVID-positive patients
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Elect Marilyn Moore for Mayor of Bridgeport Marilyn Moore is a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. Marilyn helped raise the … Continue reading SEIU 1199NE Candidate Endorsements for 2019
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A year has passed since lofty promises were made to repair the financially struggling and volatile health care system that … Continue reading One year after DOC took over inmate health care, troubles persist
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Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation on Tuesday, June 25th that will establish an employee-funded family and medical leave program in … Continue reading Governor Lamont Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill