OPINION: No one should have to choose between buying food and taking their medication
Prescription drug prices in the United States are among the highest in the world, and for older adults and people […]
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Skyrocketing cost of life-saving drug puts Hispanics, Latinos at risk
CTLN partners with AARP CT in supporting state legislative and policy reforms to address the high price of prescription drugs
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Cases Of Lead-Poisoned Children Drop 17%
Hispanic children are still 1.4 times as likely to be poisoned as non-Hispanic children.
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Nearly 40% Of Young Children Missing Out On Vision Screenings
Study finds Latino children at risk
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Racial disparities persist in CT health care, two groups find
By Jenna Carlesso, CTMirror.org While Connecticut has led national efforts in public insurance reform, significant health disparities persist between the
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Parents’ Erratic Work Schedules Put Children At Risk
Latinas more likely to have unstable work schedules, shifts canceled, compared to white counterparts
Health
Deadline to enroll in health care plan fast-approaching
With the deadline to apply or change your healthcare insurance plan during open enrollment fast approaching, Access Health CT is
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Helping Children Develop Healthy Eating Habits
Latinos are at a higher risk for diabetes; eating veggies is key to prevention
Health
Autism clinic goes bilingual to serve Hispanic families
By Bill Sarno, CTLatinoNews.com Hispanic children are less likely to be identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders than other children, according to recent
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School vaccination rates below recommended levels
School-by-school immunization data released by the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) from the 2018-2019 school year, showed there were
Health
‘Culture Matters’: A Video to Combat Health Care Disparities
DMHAS revamps training video and releases to 135 sneak preview attendees for use in numerous health care facilities
Health
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Success Story
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and CTLatinoNews.com shares the success story of Estela Lopez who we featured earlier this