Jenna Carlesso
Connecticut Mirror
Hartford, CT, United States
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CT flu season comes earlier this year as cases swell to about 6,000
Leaders at CT children’s hospitals worry more flu cases will make the crowding situation worse in intensive care and emergency departments. → Read More
Many CT health insurance plans will see double-digit rate hikes in 2023
The Connecticut Insurance Department has signed off on increased costs for health plans on and off the state's Affordable Care Act exchange. → Read More
In CT, monkeypox vaccine becoming available at 15 health centers
Providers will begin giving out shots on Monday. The announcement was made as 28 cases have been reported across five counties, all in men. → Read More
CT reports first Monkeypox case as infections rise nationally
The patient lives in New Haven County and is isolating at home. State officials said the risk to the public is low and a vaccine is available. → Read More
CT legislature expands Medicaid to undocumented children under 13
A more ambitious bill that would have opened the program to those 18 and younger, regardless of their immigration status, failed in committee. → Read More
Gov. Lamont tests positive for COVID-19
The positive result came during a regularly scheduled rapid self-test. The governor is asymptomatic and is awaiting the results of a PCR test. → Read More
Three bills deal with children's mental health. Here's what they would do.
The children’s mental health crisis in Connecticut and elsewhere has spurred several proposals now under consideration by lawmakers. → Read More
With limited timetable, advocates press for ban on flavored vaping products
The bill has triggered pushback from people who say that vaping is an important alternative for those who are quitting smoking. → Read More
State, plaintiffs in Juan F. case seek end to DCF's federal oversight
In 2020, for the first time in almost three decades, a federal monitor found that DCF had sufficiently lowered caseloads for social workers. → Read More
CT senate leaders announce big children's mental health bills
Legislators have described the mental health crisis among children as one of the most crucial priorities this session. → Read More
CT lawmakers eye lofty health care reforms in short legislative session
The ambitious agenda includes bills tackling the mental health crisis, prescription drug costs and aid in dying. → Read More
CT's COVID positivity rate tops 8%; 2nd case of omicron variant recorded
Connecticut’s single-day COVID positivity rate reached 8.3% on Tuesday, the highest percentage in nearly a year. → Read More
First case of omicron variant recorded in Connecticut
The man, who is in his 60s, may have caught COVID from a relative who attended an anime convention in NYC, according to the governor's office. → Read More
Lawmakers plan to prioritize children's mental health next session
Connecticut lawmakers are already beginning to plan reforms that will target what experts have called a crisis. → Read More
All adults can now get a COVID booster shot. What you need to know.
Case rates in Connecticut have edged up recently, prompting officials to encourage fully vaccinated residents to get a booster shot. → Read More
Here's what you need to know about the new children's COVID vaccine
In Connecticut, 277,630 children now qualify for the immunization. The state has ordered 96,900 doses of the children’s vaccine. → Read More
Here's what you need to know about open enrollment, which begins today
With the pandemic still lingering, Access Health CT is trying to reach the state's uninsured population. → Read More
Despite success in other states, hopes dim for a public option in Connecticut
Colorado, Nevada have approved public option plans this year. → Read More
Despite success in other states, hopes dim for a public option in Connecticut
Colorado, Nevada have approved public option plans this year. → Read More
Insurance companies are requesting higher rates for health plans next year
Insurance companies that sell plans on and off Access Health CT are seeking higher premium costs for policies that begin in 2022. → Read More