Beekley Medical Introduces Olora Halo to Help Clinical Staff Stay Focused on Patient Care

Discreet nasal malodor barrier is designed for clinical environments. BRISTOL, Conn. | Beekley Medical has announced the launch of Olora Halo, a nasal malodor barrier featuring a medical-grade, BPA-free clear silicone nasal ring with a clinically fresh, encapsulated scent that discreetly helps reduce unpleasant odors. Designed for clinical environments, Olora Halo helps care teams remain present, focused and engaged during patient interactions involving malodor.

Hartford HealthCare’s Heart and Vascular Institute recognized nationally as leader in heart and vascular care

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford Healthcare’s Heart and Vascular Institute is making its mark both in Connecticut and on the national stage. We’re taking a closer look at what sets HVI apart, what this recognition means for patients across Connecticut, and what it means to the physicians and care teams who are part of it. […]

Hartford HealthCare Mobile Mammography offers screenings on the go

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Early detection can make a critical difference when it comes to breast cancer. But for some people, access to mammograms can be a challenge. That’s where mobile mammography can help bring breast cancer screening directly into communities and make it easier for more people to get the care they need. Shanae […]

Lamont, Fazio detail healthcare plans in Connecticut governor race

7 healthcare laws taking effect Oct. 1

Changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing, Connecticut’s certificate-of-need overhaul and Maryland’s new hospital staffing framework are among the healthcare-related laws set to take effect Oct. 1. Here are seven federal and state-specific laws to know:. Federal. 1. Medicaid eligibility narrows for many lawfully present noncitizens. Starting Oct. 1,...

$567,200 in Grants to Support Information Sharing in CT About Upcoming Changes to Medicaid and SNAP

Forty-two organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation and the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. An estimated 168,614 people in Connecticut are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage over...

These 5 Hidden Downsides Could Force Retirees With No Choice but to Leave Connecticut

Connecticut can be a comfortable place to retire when the home, community, and care network fit the household. Familiar doctors, nearby relatives, and a town you know well have real value. Trouble begins when the cost or physical demands of that arrangement change faster than retirement income can absorb. These...

UConn Health delays bid to acquire Day Kimball and Bristol hospitals as part of statewide expansion plan

More "due diligence" is needed before continuing the expansion of UConn Health to two new hospitals , the system said.

These Are 10 Of The Best Nursing Homes In Connecticut

Choosing a nursing home is a decision families rarely take lightly. Comfort matters, but so does knowing that daily care is dependable and residents are treated with dignity. The search can quickly become overwhelming. Websites often sound similar, while the details that genuinely affect everyday life may require a closer look.

Shriners Children's breaks ground on new facility

Breaking ground on a new facility is Shriners Children's Hospital.

Connecticut Takes Key Step in Reforming Mental Health System

Connecticut has launched a pilot behavioral health court, focusing on treatment over incarceration. A multidisciplinary task force aids in refining Connecticut's mental health court eligibility and services. Early intervention in youth mental health can reduce arrests and improve outcomes. This summer, Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Raheem Mullins announced the...

Petitions for electroshock therapy skyrocket as Medicaid increases payout

The number of court petitions to forcibly administer electroshock therapy jumped 74 percent in 2025 as Medicaid increased their payout. The post Petitions for electroshock therapy skyrocket as Medicaid increases payout appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Editorial: Religious exemption for CT's vaccine mandates never made sense

A court made the right call when it bolstered the legislature's decision to repeal religious exemptions for vaccine mandates in schools.

Access Health CT Revises Open Enrollment Dates For 2027

HARTFORD, CT — Access Health has changed its open enrollment dates, giving residents an extra three weeks to enroll through Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace. The revised 2027 open enrollment dates for Access Health CT, will run from Oct. 23 through Jan. 15, 2027, according to state officials....

Hartford HealthCare spotlights health innovations

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — In addition to all the food, rides and entertainment, today is also a chance to spotlight some of the health innovations happening right here in Connecticut. Bill Labruna, business development manager at Hartford HealthCare, joined Good Morning Connecticut live from the Big E to tell...

Terminated: St. Francis fires neurosurgery tech waiting for lung transplant

Johnny Kotcher has worked as a surgical technician for over 40 years, first while serving in the United States Army and then as a travel technician, taking jobs across the country. In 2019, a friend told Kotcher about an opening at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. “My contract was finishing in Missouri, so I said, […] The post Terminated: St. Francis fires neurosurgery tech waiting for lung transplant appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Mayor Bobby Sanchez, City Health Department and Stop & Shop Hosting Shingles & Pneumonia Presentation and Vaccine Clinic

Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, the City of New Britain Health Department and Stop & Shop Pharmacists will be hosting a Shingles & Pneumonia Presentation and Vaccine Clinic. Following a presentation, the city says, “a pharmacist from Stop & Shop will be available to administer shingles and...

Connecticut orthopedic group adds 4 physicians

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (Conn.) has added specialists to its physician team. The orthopedic specialty group has provided care for more than 55 years and operates three ambulatory surgery centers in Rocky Hill, Glastonbury and Hartford, Conn., according to a Sept. 9 news release. Here are the organization’s new additions:...