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The 1998 settlement directs payments to the states and territories in perpetuity so long as cigarettes are sold by tobacco companies participating in the agreement. Continue Reading →
“This accomplishment of our first consecutive 7-day stretch with no deaths due to COVID-19 is a definite tribute to our science, health, and public health workforces, but also to those who stepped up to the plate to do their part to keep themselves, their families, and others around them safe.” – Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →
“It is not intuitive, but on the federal and state level, domestic violence and sexual assault agencies are funded separately.” – President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan Continue Reading →
To mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Drea Kelly – dancer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and ex-wife of singer R. Kelly – will discuss her experience with sexual assault, domestic violence, and becoming a voice for the voiceless. Continue Reading →
A Reiki Master Teacher of three traditions, Ms Gale travels extensively throughout the New England area, performing sound healing meditations with Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs and Himalayan Singing Bowls. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, in an appeal of a separate Texas lawsuit, a panel of judges in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order imposing restrictions on access to mifepristone. Thursday’s order from Judge Thomas Rice clarifies that those restrictions do not apply to the 18 states that filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Washington, protecting mifepristone in those states – including Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Hush offers Red Light Therapy, Himalayan Salt Rooms, Chakra Balancing Bed, Somadome Pod and Lymphatic Drainage Compression Boots, as well as Meditation, Sound Bath and Breathwork Classes. Continue Reading →
“In Connecticut, we remain committed to expanding access to reproductive healthcare, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control and protecting both patients and providers who seek and offer that care.” Continue Reading →
The current policy recommends barring gay and bisexual men from donating blood within three months of their most recent sexual contact. The new policy would make it easier for the LGBTQ population to donate blood and plasma. Continue Reading →
“Normally public health operates in the background, but it’s been yet another difficult year for the local, state and national public health workforces that deal with the wide range of issues that impact public, population and community health.” – Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →