Hospital program to support central Connecticut patients with food, financial insecurity

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hospital of Central Connecticut announced Friday its new innovative model, combining food access, hydroponic farming and clinical care, to help people live longer, healthier and better-quality lives after medical treatment. The Hospital’s food-as-medicine model plans to improve health outcomes by expanding access to healthy...

Hospital program to support central Connecticut patients with food, financial insecurity

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hospital of Central Connecticut announced Friday its new innovative model, combining food access, hydroponic farming and clinical care, to help people live longer, healthier and better-quality lives after medical treatment. The Hospital’s food-as-medicine model plans to improve health outcomes by expanding access to healthy food to patients living with chronic […]

Two CT hospitals repeatedly cited for patient safety issues

In the last three years, two hospitals operated by Trinity Health of New England have gotten more “immediate jeopardy” citations than any other hospitals in the state’s health system. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “Trinity Health cited most among...

Hunter’s Ambulance union threatens strike in dispute with Hartford HealthCare over working conditions

Some dispatchers in the Hunter's 911 dispatch center are forced to take lengthy extra shifts, a union representative says.

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute celebrates 100th epilepsy surgery

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTHN) — Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute is celebrating a major milestone: its 100th epilepsy surgery. For many people living with epilepsy, these procedures can be life-changing. Dr. Gabriel Martz, Medical Director of Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s Epilepsy Center, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9...

Connecticut employers raise concerns that Lamont’s Medicaid fee could cost jobs

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont wants large employers to pay when workers rely on the state’s HUSKY Medicaid program. His proposal targets companies with sizeable workforces and public coverage use. Supporters call it a fair contribution toward healthcare costs. Business groups warn that the added expense could reduce hiring, limit...

Lamont visits Torrington health center to discuss rural care

TORRINGTON — Rural health care continues to pose unique challenges, but the Northwest Corner’s Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) is ready to take them on, said the organization’s CEO, Joanne Borduas, during a recent visit from Gov. Ned Lamont. The governor was joined by public health...

Gender-affirming care, Russia sanctions and Kalshi: CT politics news

Plus: A ruling on HUD funding, Connecticut's CEO-worker pay gap, 'Sales-Tax-Free' Week and a storm forces a Ryan Fazio event to relocate.

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute celebrates 100th epilepsy surgery

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTHN) — Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute is celebrating a major milestone: its 100th epilepsy surgery. For many people living with epilepsy, these procedures can be life-changing.  Dr. Gabriel Martz, Medical Director of Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s Epilepsy Center, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to tell us more. Watch the full […]

Cocaine, fentanyl and PFAS detected in Connecticut wastewater, researchers say

More than 200 chemical compounds were discovered as part of the study.

Trinity Health cited most among CT hospitals for patient safety

Two Connecticut hospitals owned by one of the largest nonprofit Catholic health systems in the country have struggled in recent years with serious shortcomings when it comes to patient care. Since 2023, hospitals operated by Trinity Health of New England have received more “immediate jeopardy,” or “IJ,” citations than hospitals...

Connecticut residents launch campaign to stop proposed 81-acre trash incinerator

"Over 100 (more) garbage trucks a day, but no state traffic study has been filed."

PODCAST: Two CT hospitals repeatedly cited for patient safety issues

WSHU's Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror's Katy Golvala discussed her article about safety and quality issues at CT's Trinity Health-owned hospitals.

Where Larson, Bronin, Glichrest, and Fortune Stand on Healthcare

South Windsor Voter Summaries (SWVS) is an initiative at The Bobcat Prowl that aims to provide residents with short, neutral candidate summaries for the August 11th party primaries. This article focuses on the policy plans, ideas, and perspectives of the Democratic primary candidates for the 1st Congressional District:. Congressman John...

Connecticut Children’s smallest NICU patient returns 18 years later

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Defying the odds: that’s what Drayton Brindisi did at Connecticut Children’s back in 2008. Now 18 years later, he and his family are reuniting with the care team that helped him in his battle. Weighing just 15 ounces after being born at 23 weeks, Drayton spent five months and five days […]

Connecticut Children's Hospital will no longer provide gender-affirming care

Trinity Health cited most among CT hospitals for patient safety

Saint Francis Hospital has received nine 'immediate jeopardy' violations since 2023, the most in CT, and Johnson Memorial ranks second.

Hartford HealthCare Names Adam M. Boruchov, MD, Physician-in-Chief of the Cancer Institute

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford HealthCare today announced that nationally recognized hematologic oncologist and physician executive Adam M. Boruchov, MD, has joined Hartford HealthCare in July as Physician-in-Chief of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute. Dr. Boruchov succeeds Peter Yu, MD, who is stepping down after more than a decade of leadership and will transition to the honorary role of Physician-in-Chief Emeritus.

Backus Hospital offers newly renovated heat and vascular space with latest technology

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Advanced cardiac care can make all the difference when seconds matter. With the newly renovated heart and vascular space at Backus Hospital, patients now have access to the latest technology and treatment options close to home. Donna Handley, President of Hartford HealthCare’s East Region, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. […]

Connecticut Children’s Strikes DOJ Deal, Will Pay Fine, Halt Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice that will change the care it provides to transgender patients under the age of 18. The Justice Department announced the resolution on Thursday, Aug. 6, as part of a national investigation into medical ca…