The coalition, which will work on issues like vaccines and infectious disease, marks the latest move by states to take charge of public health.
Katy Golvala
Katy Golvala is CT Mirror's health reporter. Originally from New Jersey, Katy earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Mathematics from Williams College and received a master’s degree in Business and Economic Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in August 2021. Her work experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney, a Reporter and Researcher at Investment Wires, and a Reporter at Inframation, covering infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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CT in talks to buy Bristol, Day Kimball and Waterbury Hospitals
Officials are discussing the purchase of Prospect Medical’s Waterbury Hospital and Bristol and Day Kimball hospitals by UConn Health.
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Howard Sovronsky named CT behavioral health advocate
The CT Office of the Behavioral Health Advocate aims to help residents access behavioral health services and help providers receive payments.
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Who can get a COVID vaccine in CT? Here’s what to know
The state’s Department of Public Health is encouraging children 6 months and older, as well as adults of all ages, to get vaccinated.
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As other states act, demand escalates for CT action on COVID vaccines
After the FDA narrowed eligibility for the COVID vaccine, some states are issuing their own guidance. Advocates want CT to do the same.
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Prospect Medical has yet to name a bidder for its CT hospitals. Now what?
Prospect has yet to disclose potential buyers for court-supervised sale of three CT hospitals — a potentially concerning sign, experts say.
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What worries CT hospital leaders about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Two of the biggest concerns are changes which could kick more than 100,000 people in CT off Medicaid and new limits on the hospital tax.
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For parents of cancer patients, New Haven pizza is a slice of relief
The Feeding Families Foundation delivers meals to parents while their kids receive treatment for cancer at Yale New Haven Hospital.
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Prospect Medical Holdings says CT hospital bidder news imminent
Prospect Medical Holdings could announce initial bids for its CT hospitals as soon as Friday, a lawyer said.
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Murphy calls for CT ban on private equity ownership in health care
Ahead of a bankruptcy auction to sell Prospect Medical’s CT hospitals, Murphy called for CT to ban private equity ownership in health care.
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CT state retirees want more options than Medicare Advantage
The contract governing health benefits for state employees expires in 2027, and retirees want a traditional Medicare option in the new one.
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What’s it like inside an overdose prevention center? We went to RI to find out.
Photos show how Rhode Island set up its first overdose prevention center — also known as a safe injection site.
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Lamont nixed overdose prevention centers, but advocates fight on
People can use illegal substances at the centers with staff supervision. Advocates say they save lives. Others say they encourage drug use.
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CT among states suing Trump over gender-affirming care
The lawsuit comes after at least eight hospital systems — including two in CT — said they were stopping or restricting gender-affirming care.
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The Kosta Diamantis timeline: Here’s what you need to know
Konstantinos Diamantis was a powerful state official until late October, 2021. Here’s a timeline of events in his story.