WEEKLY UPDATE:

October 24, 2024


Public Health Officials Urge Individuals Get Respiratory Viral Disease Vaccinations

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging individuals to get influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, on October 16 confirmed […]

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Connecticut Leads the Nation in Healthcare Accessibility

Connecticut is leading the nation in healthcare accessibility, according to a new Forbes Advisor Report.  Out of all 50 states, Connecticut ranks second based on metrics including the number of […]

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IV Solution Imports To Alleviate Nationwide Shortage Arrive in U.S.

To increase domestic supply of intravenous (IV) fluids amid a nationwide shortage, the federal government has established a coordinated effort to import IV solutions from several Baxter International facilities, and […]

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American School for the Deaf Releases Additional Materials To Support Lost in Translation Campaign

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) has released additional materials to support its Lost in Translation campaign, an initiative designed to create more awareness and understanding of the disparity in communication […]

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Spanish Version of Falls Prevention Program Training Available to Healthcare Providers

Registration is open for an upcoming virtual training to become a facilitator for Pisando Fuerte, the Spanish version of the high-level, evidence-based falls prevention program Stepping On.  The training takes place November 12-15, 2024 […]

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Education

Registration is now open for two new education offerings, “Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact in the Workplace” and the two-part webinar series “The World of Medicare.”

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