The regular legislative session began on January 4, 2022. Check out members of our team at the opening ceremony. 

• This year, Health Equity Solutions is advocating for:

  • Sustainable reimbursement of community health workers,
  • Reducing the impact of medical debt by strengthening hospital financial assistance policies, and
  • Ensuring families with lower incomes, including all immigrants, can enroll in free health insurance.
  • Stay tuned for updates about how you can take action! 
• Join us on Monday, January 30th, from 10 - 11:30 AM! We will hear from key experts about Community Health Workers (CHWs), their role in addressing health inequities, AND opportunities for sustainable funding! To register: bit.ly/chwforum23

Have a question? Please reach out. 

On January 11th, the HUSKY 4 Immigrants Coalition launched its 2023 campaign for healthcare access for all - regardless of age or immigration status. Click to learn more. 

Other News...

• ICYMI! The Department of Social Services (DSS) plans to incorporate access to doula services as a core feature of the upcoming Husky Maternity Bundle Payment. Primary Maternity Care and Health Equity Solutions have been selected to support the design, planning, and successful integration of doula services into the Maternity Bundled Payment program. Learn more here.

• Find everything you need to know about the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, including:

  • When it’s ending
  • How it may affect your HUSKY/CHIP, SNAP, or cash benefits; and
  • What you need to do to make sure your benefits stay active.
• On January 26, 2023, and February 2, 2023, join HES and the YWCA for a two-part discussion on COVID & Mental Health in youth. Details below.

HEALTH EQUITY 2023 IS JUST A FEW MONTHS AWAY!

The fifth annual state-wide Health Equity Week will be held April 2-8, 2023, and will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness and discuss solutions to advance health equity in Connecticut. We plan to raise awareness about community health workers, their role in advancing health equity, and opportunities this legislative session for sustainable funding. Join us and partners this HEW! For questions, please reach out to slew@hesct.org #HealthEquityWeek #HEW23

• Interested in sponsoring Health Equity Week please find the sponsorship package here. If you have any questions contact Shantel Graves at sgraves@hesct.org.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION TODAY!

The Patricia Baker Award for Health Equity Advocacy is presented annually by Health Equity Solutions during Health Equity Week for excellence in policy advocacy to advance systems-level changes to promote health equity in Connecticut. This year's awardee will be a Community Health Worker.

Please submit your nomination(s) by Friday, February 17, by completing this online form. Awards will be presented during Health Equity Week! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FYNZJM8

Updates From Our Team!...

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

  • Advocacy 101 & 102
  • Asset-Based Community Development
  • Cultural Humility
  • Health Equity – The Basics
  • Implicit Bias
  • JEDI (An Introductory Conversation Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion)
  • Racism, Anti-Racism, and Racial Equity in Healthcare
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Storytelling for Advocacy
  • Trauma-Informed & Identity-Conscious Care

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