The head of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England pledged not to let attacks from government leaders interfere with the group’s mission.
Jenna Carlesso
Jenna is a reporter on The Connecticut Mirror’s investigative desk. Her reporting on gaps in Connecticut’s elder care system prompted sweeping changes in nursing home and home care policy. Jenna has also covered lapses in long-term care facilities, investigated the impact of cyberattacks on hospitals, and uncovered the questionable dealings of health ministry groups that masquerade as insurance. Her reporting sparked reforms in health care and government oversight, helped erase medical debt for Connecticut residents, and led to the indictments of developers in a major state project. Her work has been recognized by the National Press Foundation and the Association of Health Care Journalists. Before joining CT Mirror, she was a reporter at The Hartford Courant, where she covered government in the capital city with a focus on corruption, theft of taxpayer funds, and ethical violations.
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MAPOC member at center of state lawsuit says she won’t resign
The attorney general has accused Catherine Risigo Wickline of overbilling Connecticut’s Medicaid program by $3.46 million for children’s occupational and physical therapy services.
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Two cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed at Rocky Hill nursing home
The state Department of Public Health has opened an investigation into Apple Rehab in Rocky Hill after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease and one of them died.
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Trump proposal would cut food stamps for at least 11K Connecticut residents
If the new Trump rule is implemented, thousands of Connecticut schoolchildren would lose free lunches, too.
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In quest to repeal vaccine exemption, legislators seek powerful ally
But so far, the state’s new health commissioner, Renee Coleman-Mitchell, is taking pains to remain outside the political fray.
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Planned Parenthood in CT rejects federal funding under new Trump rules
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England will forfeit about $2.1 million annually by rejecting the federal money.
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Advocates decry inquiry in prison birth case
The request for admissions, a standard filing in a federal court case, asks the 19-year-old who gave birth in her prison cell a series of combative and peculiar questions.
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Republican legislator signs on to represent Bristol couple in vaccine lawsuit
Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, R-Bristol, has agreed to represent the couple suing to block the release of data showing the percentage of unvaccinated children at each Connecticut school.
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State seeks dismissal of vaccine lawsuit
Lawyers for the state say the parents who brought the lawsuit lack standing because they have not proved that the data release harmed them.
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Veyo adds 28 vehicles to medical transportation fleet
Veyo removed 18 of its underperforming transit providers after it was flooded in recent years with complaints over stranded patients and late rides.
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Mental health parity bill signed into law
Beginning in 2021, Connecticut insurers will have to submit annual reports detailing their coverage of mental health and substance abuse services.
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Health care of thousands in CT at stake as court set to hear ACA case
Even if the 5th District Court of Appeals rules the Affordable Care Act is invalid, it’s not likely to disappear overnight.
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State investigation into prison birth drags into 17th month
The Department of Correction refused to release a report from the investigation, and denied a CT Mirror request for video footage of the birth.
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One year after DOC took over inmate health care, troubles persist
A year after the Department of Correction took over inmate medical care, the system remains plagued by staffing shortages that workers say puts patients at risk.
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Tong: Emails highlight collusion among generic drug manufacturers
In one email, a lawyer for Heritage Pharmaceuticals suggests drug companies respond with “polite FU letters” to congressional inquiries.