Saud Anwar

Connecticut lawmakers are likely to take steps this year to prevent medical bankruptcy in the state, according to a Democratic legislative leader.

Connecticut officials have been assured that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's unpopular policy move to cap anesthesiology coverage will not affect the state.

Climate change cannot be effectively tackled without input from the most vulnerable, said Immad Ahmed, who was one of several experts invited to speak at a legislative hearing on Tuesday.

Health professionals say climate change is hurting public health in Connecticut. The bill would direct the state to be more aggressive in requiring the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy investments.

Connecticut residents now have access to the Shatterproof Treatment Atlas, an online directory that connects people with treatment for addiction.

Summer is approaching, which means poor air quality days are too. Connecticut legislators and advocates are pushing for laws to regulate air quality and support the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as they regulate polluters.

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish safe injection sites and more accessible mental and physical health services in the state. This harm reduction approach looks to prevent more overdose deaths.

An aid-in-dying bill has been proposed more than a dozen times in Connecticut, never getting a vote. Advocates hope this is the year.

Supporters and opponents of legislation to legalize medical aid in dying in Connecticut were out in full force at the state Capitol on Wednesday.

A Connecticut state senator has written to Governor Ned Lamont asking him to declare racism a public health emergency. That’s because COVID-19 has led to…