• The regular legislative session begins on February 9, 2022. Join us as we push for anti-racist policymaking guided by community voices.  
• In this legislative session, we are preparing to advocate for stronger community benefit legislation & affordable healthcare!  
• Stay tuned for a blog series on the “path” CT can take to advance health equity in Connecticut! An increased focus on health equity and racial justice has led to enthusiasm; we’re laying out concrete goals and hope you’ll share your thoughts in response.   
• Have a question? Please reach out. 

• The Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health met for the first time in November. The next meeting is today, January 26th, 2022, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Details are here.   
• In partnership with the Community Health Worker Association of Connecticut (CHWACT), HES organized three virtual community health worker (CHW) forums for CHWs to share their thoughts, priorities, and concerns. Read the summary report here.

• HES kicked off the Connecticut Community Health Worker (CHW) Coalition a few days ago. This coalition aims to discuss and co-design sustainable funding pathways for CHWs in CT. CHWs and CHW allies are welcome. If you are interested in attending the next meeting, please contact Dashni Sathasivam (dashni@hesct.org) for more information.
• This year we are celebrating the 4th annual Health Equity Week! Last year’s info is here. Have an event in mind or want to collaborate? Connect with us!

If you are having an event and would like HES to partner, please email us at info@hesct.org.

• Are you interested in participating in one of our workshops? We have a curated list and can work with you to develop tailored trainings or workshops to fit your organization's or group’s needs. See a list of some of our offerings below: 

Health Equity – The Basics 

Social Determinants of Health 

Advocacy 101 & 102 

Asset-based Community Development 

Storytelling for Advocacy 

• If interested, please fill out this form or reach out to Kevin Collins (kcollins@hesct.org)  or Taylor Tucker (ttucker@hesct.org)

• Join HUSKY 4 Immigrants’ annual Community Care Event on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 6 PM to learn more about expanding access to Connecticut's HUSKY health program. The event will feature a campaign, journaling, community conversations, and healing circle activity.

• The Greater Hartford Legal Aid is seeking a Health Equity Advocacy Fellow focusing on Medicaid advocacy. More details can be found here.  
• Join the Changing Looks Clinic for a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 27, from 9 am - 3 pm at 670 Newfield St., Middletown, CT. Details are here. 

HES is a non-profit organization located in Connecticut. Our mission is to promote policies, programs, and practices that result in equitable access to health care, increased quality in the delivery of health care, and improved health outcomes for Connecticut residents.