Health & Wellness

HARTFORD, CT — As cases in measles surge across neighboring New England states, Connecticut health officials are urging residents to verify their vaccination records to help prevent an outbreak within the state. Connecticut’s Department of...

WEST HARTFORD, CT — As cannabis use becomes more widespread, a new AAA survey reveals a troubling perception among users: nearly half believe marijuana does not impair their driving. The survey comes as AAA and...

Branford, CT — The East Shore District Health Department is responding to a sharp rise in overdose incidents across Branford, East Haven, and Guilford, confirming eight overdoses between April 5 and April 8. In response,...

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford HealthCare and Quinnipiac University have launched a two-year accelerated nursing program designed for mid-career professionals currently working in the healthcare system. The goal is to increase the number of registered nurses...

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut has joined 23 other states and Washington, D.C., in filing a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding more than $11 billion in public health...

HARTFORD, CT — UnitedHealthcare is preparing to drop Hartford HealthCare from its network on Tuesday unless a last-minute agreement is reached, jeopardizing coverage for thousands of Connecticut patients. The current contract between the insurer and...

FARMINGTON, Conn. — UConn John Dempsey Hospital has earned a place on Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals list for the fourth consecutive year, climbing 103 spots since 2022 and earning national recognition for its commitment...

Hartford, CT – Nearly 1,500 runners filled the streets Sunday morning for the O’Hartford Race, marking the final event in a four-race St. Patrick’s Day series hosted by the Hartford Marathon Foundation. Since its launch...

Hartford, CT – Several Zaarah Herbals powders have been pulled from store shelves after investigators detected dangerously high levels of lead and inorganic arsenic, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) confirmed. The recall stems...

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services, in collaboration with DOCS Medical, is offering free vaccinations for children residing in the city. No insurance is required, ensuring accessibility to all families...