CT Health News Weekly Newsletter
December 20, 2025

From Cancer Care to Medicaid Shifts: CT Health Headlines You Need to Know. This week’s newsletter brings a full spectrum of health stories - from UConn’s promising bronchiectasis treatment to mental health advocacy and looming Medicaid changes. Plus, why a new cancer center in Fairfield and Aetna’s ACA exchange exit could reshape local care access. It’s all in this week's newsletter from CT Health News, the best way to stay informed about CT’s dynamic health sector!

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Hartford-based Aetna to pull out of health insurance exchanges, CVS Health announces Connecticut Post 5/2/25	CT's largest health care workers union wants starting pay at $25 an hour Hartford Courant 5/2/25	State bill aims to provide reproductive care for minors without parental consent NBC Connecticut 5/2/25
There’s a new cancer center coming to Fairfield Hartford Courant 5/2/25	In billboard campaign, UConn Health pressures ConnectiCare. What it means for patients. Hartford Courant 5/2/25	Nyberg: Ice Bucket Challenge is back to raise awareness for mental health WTNH 5/2/25
Trump's 100 Days: Preparing for Medicaid changes in CT WFSB 5/2/25	State: Hartford Hospital doesn’t need regulatory approval to expand maternity service to CT Children’s Hartford Business Journal 5/1/25	UConn research: New drug shows promise for treating bronchiectasis EurekAlert 5/1/25
Stamford-based drug developer for rare cancers and tumors sold for $3.9 billion to German company Stamford Advocate 5/1/25	Waterbury and Prospect Medical Holdings spar over hospital assessment CT Insider 5/1/25	Goodwin nursing simulation center to give students a range of medical skillsets Journal Inquirer 5/1/25
9 Straight A's for Patient Safety at UConn John Dempsey Hospital UConn Today 5/1/25	Here Are CT's Safest Hospitals In 2025, And The Worst: New Rankings Patch 5/1/25	1 in 5 adults live with mental illness, here are the resources to help Connecticut residents WTNH 5/1/25
Autism Event at Capitol Highlights Need for Awareness, Support CTNewsJunkie 4/30/25	Free dental clinic scheduled for June in CT, here’s how to register Hartford Courant 4/30/25	Costs likely to thwart state's effort to pass tougher nursing home staffing mandate McKnight's Long-Term Care News 4/30/25
How early diagnosis of Alzheimer's has helped one Connecticut family CT Insider 4/29/25	Children Enjoy Inspirational Day at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford Patch 4/28/25	Connecticut Health Foundation Names Sabrina Selk as New Policy Director CTHealthNews.com 4/28/25
As measles spreads across New England, CT's top public health official says check your vaccinations Connecticut Public 4/28/25	UConn Leading New England's Point of Care Ultrasound Training UConn Today 4/28/25	Men's health summit shines light on the importance of health check-ups NBC Connecticut 4/26/25

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