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CT Health News featured 100+ articles this week on in , did you catch them all?- U.S. Representative Jim Himes weighs...
01/16/2026

CT Health News featured 100+ articles this week on in , did you catch them all?
- U.S. Representative Jim Himes weighs in on soaring insurance costs
- Norwalk Hospital opens new emergency center
- The federal government flip flops on funding
- Lawmakers aim to restrict in hospitals

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Connecticut lawmakers, health officials, and advocacy leaders are raising alarm over President Donald Trump’s new health...
01/16/2026

Connecticut lawmakers, health officials, and advocacy leaders are raising alarm over President Donald Trump’s new health policy outline, centered on funding personal Health Savings Accounts instead of restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Critics argue HSAs won’t lower costs or expand access, calling the plan vague and insufficient, though some support added transparency and tighter insurance oversight.

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Kubtec, a fast-growing Connecticut medical imaging company, is moving from Stratford to a much larger Trumbull facility ...
01/16/2026

Kubtec, a fast-growing Connecticut medical imaging company, is moving from Stratford to a much larger Trumbull facility after purchasing a 112,000-square-foot building for $3.7 million. Founded by Prreeti and Vikram Butani, the company develops digital X-ray and gamma technologies used in cancer surgery and is expanding into agriculture imaging and product demonstration operations.

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A new Complete Wound Care clinic in New Haven is expanding access to chronic wound treatment, a critical need affecting ...
01/16/2026

A new Complete Wound Care clinic in New Haven is expanding access to chronic wound treatment, a critical need affecting more than 10.5 million Americans. Founded by Dr. Adrian Wyllie, the clinic offers advanced therapies, longer visits, and all-insurance access, helping patients avoid amputations, hospitalizations, and delays caused by limited specialized care options in the region.

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Prescription drug prices continue to rise, with a 4% average increase in 2026, affecting brand-name and some life-changi...
01/15/2026

Prescription drug prices continue to rise, with a 4% average increase in 2026, affecting brand-name and some life-changing medications. Experts note insurance changes, deductibles, and technological advances contribute to higher out-of-pocket costs. Patients are advised to use discount programs and verify coverage before filling prescriptions.

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Hartford HealthCare’s Dr. Joseph St. Pierre says the new Wegovy daily pill may improve weight loss for patients averse t...
01/15/2026

Hartford HealthCare’s Dr. Joseph St. Pierre says the new Wegovy daily pill may improve weight loss for patients averse to injections, though some experience stronger side effects and slightly less efficacy. With obesity affecting 42% of Americans, the pill could mark a significant public health milestone.

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Americans are living longer but spending more years in poor health, according to CDC and WHO data. Stress shifting focus...
01/15/2026

Americans are living longer but spending more years in poor health, according to CDC and WHO data. Stress shifting focus from lifespan to healthspan—living longer with quality, free from chronic disease and disability. Connecticut residents see higher-than-average lifespans but disease burden remains.

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A Yale School of Medicine study finds that insulin rationing persists in Connecticut and beyond despite policy changes. ...
01/14/2026

A Yale School of Medicine study finds that insulin rationing persists in Connecticut and beyond despite policy changes. Researchers, including Kasia Lipska and Sefia Khan, report that cost pressures, insurance delays, pharmacy shortages, and access barriers force many with diabetes to underuse life-saving insulin, threatening patient health and safety statewide.

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Connecticut lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation restricting private equity involvement in hospitals after Prospect...
01/14/2026

Connecticut lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation restricting private equity involvement in hospitals after Prospect Medical Holdings’ ownership and bankruptcy. Leaders say private equity harmed care, staffing, and finances at multiple hospitals, prompting calls to strengthen oversight and prevent future failures while ensuring patient protection and stability across Connecticut’s health system.

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Eastern Connecticut State University has received a $75,000 CHEFA grant to enhance its nursing simulation labs with indu...
01/14/2026

Eastern Connecticut State University has received a $75,000 CHEFA grant to enhance its nursing simulation labs with industry-grade equipment. The upgrade includes hospital beds, a medication administration cabinet, and task trainers, helping students practice real-world clinical procedures and improving workforce readiness as Connecticut faces a growing nursing shortage.

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A Westport psychotherapist is working to dispel misconceptions about eating disorders, a serious mental health issue aff...
01/13/2026

A Westport psychotherapist is working to dispel misconceptions about eating disorders, a serious mental health issue affecting Connecticut residents. Certified specialist Mary Dobson treats children and adults at Liftwell Health, emphasizing that eating disorders are biologically based conditions with significant physical and psychological health impacts across all ages.

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Hartford Wolf Pack fans recently donated 8,543 teddy bears to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center during the team’s an...
01/13/2026

Hartford Wolf Pack fans recently donated 8,543 teddy bears to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center during the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans threw the stuffed animals onto the ice after the Wolf Pack scored its first goal during the game. The event supports healthcare efforts by providing comfort items to children receiving medical treatment.

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