CT officials want an inquiry after the Killingly board of education rejected a proposed grant-based mental health center at the high school.
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Coverage of issues affecting residents in Connecticut’s northeastern-most county.
Housekeepers know they’re essential. They want to get treated like it.
Many housekeepers at Connecticut hospitals say COVID-19 pandemic benefits have only come after prolonged demands for recognition, if at all.
Battle over Windham Hospital birthing unit enters final stages
The state’s pending final decision on the closure of Windham labor and delivery marks the first in a series of proposed changes that could significantly impact the future of reproductive health in rural Connecticut.
Rural CT coalition opposes Catholic hospital takeover of Day Kimball
Rural residents want state to reject proposed merger, citing Catholic directives that could limit reproductive, gender-affirming, end-of-life and other services.
Killingly rejected a fully funded mental health center at its high school. Why?
The Killingly Board of Education refused the grant-funded center in a vote mired in politics. Now the state of Connecticut is involved.
State has more questions for Killingly Board of Education
Questions remain over Killingly’s stated strategy to build a school-based health center and the $3.2 million grant it received.
Request to close labor and delivery unit at Windham Hospital receives initial denial
The proposed decision gives hope to those fighting to keep birthing services in their community. But it’s not final yet.
Catholic health system’s acquisition of Day Kimball hospital raises concerns
The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy is seeking assurances that Covenant Health won’t limit services, including reproductive health.
In Killingly, tensions still high over school mental health center
A school board meeting last week devolved into a shouting match over mental health care in schools, and neither side shows signs of budging.
As hospital systems grow in CT, rural patients lose services
In CT, rural hospitals have shut down intensive care and labor-and-delivery services as their health systems have consolidated operations.
How politics derailed mental health care at Killingly High School
A controversial decision not to open a mental health center has led to a formal complaint, a board resignation and a state investigation.
Bill advances that could curb cuts to ICUs, labor and delivery services
Proposed legislation offers a path to closing loopholes that allow CT hospitals to cut services without obtaining state approval.
Proposed Killingly power plant dealt another blow
Two rulings in recent weeks spell the end of the line for the proposed Killingly natural gas plant, as far as ISO-New England is concerned.
Democrats vow to continue tax relief for CT’s working poor
Democratic leaders want permanent tax relief for CT’s working poor. The governor isn’t convinced.
Killingly power plant owners win a round after court decision
Just as those who have opposed the construction of a natural gas power plant in Killingly were tasting victory, a court has taken it away.