Hispanic children continue to have higher rates of lead poisoning
More than 1,000 Connecticut children under age 6 were reported poisoned by lead in 2020, according to a report released this month […]
Lockdowns, Remote Learning Contribute To Surge In Childhood Obesity
Poor nutrition, stress and a loss of physical activity when schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to be worsening
More Women Than Men Put Off Medical Appointments Due To Pandemic, Survey Finds
Like many women throughout Connecticut, Isabella Vasquez of New Britain has missed or postponed health care appointments due to the
How Can We Break Barriers to Mental Health in the Latinx Community
The Latinx community is one of the most diverse in the United States. The American cultural melting pot has always
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Schools Should Stay Open
School districts across Connecticut are struggling through staffing shortages, causing delays and school cancelations. Stonington and Torrington Public Schools closed Tuesday and Hamden High
Birth Control: Lots Of Options, But Scant Guidance
When University of Connecticut student Natalie Plebanek was 16 years old, she suffered heavy menstrual periods and subsequent fainting spells.
Children And Adolescents Struggling With Pandemic’s Mental Health Fallout
One day in early March 2020, just as the pandemic was gaining momentum, sixth-grader Carolina Martinez-Nava was heading to the
CTLN Opinion+: Ellen Carter
Vice President of Program of Connecticut Health Foundation on racial and ethnic disparities
C-HIT, Health
Women Of Color Overrepresented In Domestic Violence Arrests, Data Show
Black and Hispanic women make up about 25% of the state’s female population but represent about 53% of domestic violence
C-HIT, Health
Targeting Disparities In Colorectal Cancer Screening
Wilfredo Estrada, a 71-year-old New Haven resident and native of Peru, says getting colonoscopies is “muy necesario.” His father died
Health, Opinion
CTLN Opinion+: Ted Doolittle
State Healthcare Advocate on losing your job and health coverage
Health, Opinion
CTLN Opinion+: Daniella Arias
Program Coordinator of The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization on opioid epidemic and mental illness