The moment follows, though was far less pronounced than, an incident in February where he suffered a seizure while delivering a floor speech.
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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Report on Prospect Medical highlights service cuts at CT hospital
Several critical services at Prospect-owned Rockville General Hospital closed in March 2020 and have yet to reopen.
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CT loses $155M in federal aid for public health programs
The Trump administration nixed about $155M in grants that support infectious disease management, genetic screening of newborns and more.
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CT legislators OK bill to restrict closures of labor and delivery units
The measure would require CT to deny permission to any hospital seeking to close labor and delivery if there isn’t an alternative within 25 miles.
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CT weighs stronger protections for doctors providing abortion, gender-affirming care
The bill would protect physicians who provide reproductive and gender-affirming care services via telehealth to patients in other states.
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People call GLP-1s life-changing. CT says it can’t afford them.
Weight loss drugs have surged in popularity. But Gov. Ned Lamont wants CT’s Medicaid program to discontinue covering them for obesity.
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CT bill would guarantee reproductive care to minors without parental consent
In Connecticut, minors can consent to a range of health services, but contraceptive and pregnancy related care are exceptions.
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CT legislators take aim at high cost of prescription drugs
The bill, which encompasses the recommendations of a task force, would regulate pharmacy benefit managers and increase price transparency.
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Lo que los residentes de CT deben saber sobre el sarampión
Las autoridades sanitarias de CT afirmaron que vacunarse es la mejor manera de protegerse contra el sarampión. Esto es lo que debe saber.
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CT’s community health centers file petition against state over Medicaid rates
Health centers’ legal action demands DSS admit it’s violating law governing care provided to low-income patients on Medicaid.
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CT bill aims to strengthen ‘mental health parity’ regulations
The sweeping bill also tackles prior authorization, which received renewed contempt following the fatal shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO.
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What CT residents should know about the measles
CT health officials said getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected against the measles amid an outbreak. Here’s what to know.
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Lamont, officials brace for federal cuts to Medicaid
Gov. Ned Lamont warned on Thursday that the likely impact in CT of all cuts Congress could make to Medicaid would be a fiscal nightmare.
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CT officials address Medicaid uncertainty as federal cuts loom
Officials highlighted a new report that says CT’s Medicaid spending would have to increase by 24% or $1.5 billion if federal cuts go through.
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CT approves funding for Planned Parenthood to stockpile abortion pill
Gov. Ned Lamont previously rejected proposals to stockpile mifepristone over cost concerns, but emergency legislation has cleared a new path.