Health

New Program Helps Connecticut Residents Afford High-Speed Internet

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 10 Mar, 2022

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. Access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet, also known as broadband, is essential to providing the connections Connecticut residents need to family, friends, health care providers, work, and so many more.

Connecticut Breast Imaging: Screening Saves Lives

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - Health 10 Mar, 2022

The detection of breast cancer has come a long way since it was first recorded in ancient Egypt. In 2020, 64 percent of patients who were diagnosed at a localized stage with breast cancer had a 99 percent survival rate for the next 5 years.

The End of the Mask Mandate in CT?

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY - Politics - Health 08 Mar, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont announced in February that he is endorsing a plan developed in consultation with Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker to eliminate the statewide requirement that is in effect as part of Connecticut's COVID-19 safety protocols, for masks to be worn in all schools and childcare centers.