Health

After collaborating for nearly 20 years with state health and human services agencies in a two-year student survey of health and risk prevention, the Utah State Board of Education has voted to withdraw its support. Some board members have expressed concerns about the study, which requires parental permission for a student to participate. School districts …

Utah School Board withdraws support for SHARP Student Health and Risk Survey Read More »

Governor Ned Lamont announced improvements to Connecticut’s maternal health coverage and services during a press conference at UConn Health on Tuesday. The series of new initiatives includes expanding antenatal coverage under the state public health program to all women who qualify regardless of immigration status, extending postpartum coverage from six weeks to a full year, …

The Day – Connecticut expands maternal health coverage, adds undocumented moms Read More »

Press release June 7, 2022 Contact information The website shows the results of statewide tests in public water systems; the most recent data shows that most systems do not have PFAS at or above levels of concern Minnesota residents who obtain drinking water from a community public water system will now be able to find …

Status launches dashboard showing PFAS monitoring results for drinking water Read More »

The practice of medicine often requires making the most of a tragic situation, learning from the disease to help people stay healthy. Look no further than the act of organ donation. The disinterested act of the donor can transform a loss into hope for the sickest patients, those identified most in need of an organ …

We need health databases like we have for organ donors Read More »

Chris Omni, PhD candidate in the Art Education Department of the College of Fine Arts. Chris Omni is a published author, documentary director, international presenter, community mobilizer and self-proclaimed eco-spiritualist. She is also a PhD student in the Art Education Department of the College of Fine Arts. Affectionately known as the “Health Hippie” due to …

Five questions with Chris Omni, the “Health Hippie” who holds a Ph. in Art Education Read More »

Press releases 06/07/2022 Governor Lamont announces that Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy Victoria Veltri will leave the state service (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Connecticut Office of Health Strategy Executive Director Victoria Veltri will step down from her state government role later this month to pursue a new …

Governor Lamont announces that Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy Victoria Veltri will leave the state service Read More »