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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital CHH Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council  CHH DEIB Council was formed to gain a deeper understanding of the disparities at CHH with a focus on the racial injustices within the staff, patients, and community with the goal to develop action steps to address any diversity, social injustice, and health disparity deficits within the organization and/or through the provision of our services.
Connecticut Children’s The Hartford Youth HIV Identification and Linkage Consortium The Hartford Youth HIV Identification and Linkage Consortium works to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among youth.
Danbury Hospital Race, Ethnicity, Language (REL) Listening Sessions Fourteen community focus groups held across the Nuvance Health-CT PSAs to educate community members and elicit their thoughts and concerns regarding REL
Danbury Hospital Inpatient Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Screening All inpatients are screened for food, housing, utility, transportation, and interpersonal violence needs upon admission.  
ECHN SDOH screening at Family Health Community Clinic Patients receiving their annual wellness visit are screened for SDOH and referred to community based organizations for services or referred to a social worker in the office of Health and Human Services (for complex cases).
ECHN Annual Black History Breakfast ECHN hosts a community Black History Breakfast intended to elevate the importance of recognizing the contributions of Black Americans and increase awareness of diseases that affect Black people at a higher rate than their White counterparts.
ECHN ECHN Breast and Cervical Early Detection Grant Funded through the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP) to screen individuals for breast and cervical cancer.  Also includes Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) to screen for diabetes and heart disease and provide lifestyle education. 
ECHN Maternity Care and Family Planning Center Provides prenatal and postpartum care along with GYN/Family Planning care to uninsured and insured women. 
ECHN Planned Parenthood of Southern New England To capture more individuals in need of breast/cervical early detection and WISEWOMAN services ECHN’s grant program has subcontracted with PPSNE Enfield, New Haven, Manchester and Waterbury offices.   
ECHN WISEWOMAN SDOH survey The WISEWOMAN service is offered to women 35-64 in the grant program.  A SDOH questionnaire is part of the WISEWOMAN services to allow us to determine barriers/needs and aid in addressing barriers/needs.
ECHN Fatherhood Event at Northwest Park in Manchester Along with ECHN’s Family Development Center, explanation of a person’s rights and access to the diabetes prevention program, the diabetes program and the prevention of lower extremity amputations for those with diabetes.
Greenwich Hospital YWCA Harmony Project Annually a Gift Card Drive is conducted to support the Greenwich YWCA domestic violence victims.  This gift card drive is sponsored by Greenwich Hospital’s Healing Environment Council.
Griffin Health Provide community healthcare providers with support services to maintain equitable access to care Support local healthcare service agencies and organizations with administrative and support services such as billing
Griffin Health Subsidize the expenses for outside counsel to provide services to patients who are no longer able to make informed decisions or when they require long term placement in another facility Ensure equitable access to legal services for individuals who lack decision making capacity or need support
Middlesex Health Cancer Center Addressing Barriers to Care for Breast Health  ABCs for Breast Health is designed to provide breast health education and promote annual breast cancer screening services among underserved women in Middlesex County, with an emphasis on black women and Latina/e women. A breast community-based lay navigator oversees this program. 
Middlesex Health Cancer Center Community Health and Wellness Day  The Community Health and Wellness Day is a combined clinic and health fair to provide access to services and community resources. It bring health screenings, clinical exams, and health education to adults with limited or no health insurance in the Middletown area. Available clinical services include: general medicine exams, prostate cancer screening, clinical breast exams and access to mammograms, access to colorectal cancer screening, skin cancer screening, access to lung cancer screening, dental cleanings, blood pressure screening, foot screenings, HIV testing, hepatitis C testing, and nutrition education.
Middlesex Health Grant Writing for Community Programs  Middlesex Health staff provide grant writing support for community based health equity programs with 100% of the grant awards provided to community based organizations. 
Middlesex Health Greater Middletown Health Enhancement Community Coalition  The Greater Middletown Health Enhancement Community Coalition (GMHEC Coalition) is a place-based initiative that supports long-term, collaborative, and cross-sector efforts to improve community health and well-being through broad, systemic change. The goal is to build healthy and equitable communities that actively work together to prevent the development of disease. Through this work, the GMHEC Coalition seeks to engage in initiatives that improve the social, economic, and physical conditions within communities that enable individuals and families to meet basic needs, achieve their health and well-being goals, and thrive throughout their lives. Middlesex Health staff participate in and provide administrative support for this coalition. 
Middlesex Health Greenlight Manhood Planning Committee  The goal of Greenlight Manhood is to create trusted and safe spaces with resource access for men of all backgrounds, prioritizing men of color, to engage in peer-to-peer supported conversations and activities about mental health and its impact to total health and well-being. The roundtables and summits focus on conversations about mental well-being, proactive lifestyles, empowering men to give themselves the greenlight to exist fully in their manhood. Middlesex Health staff is a member if the community-driven Greenlight Manhood planning committee. 
Middlesex Health Juneteenth Middlesex Health staff participate in the Ujima Alliance Juneteenth celebration in Middletown, including tabling to share health and well-being information and promote health equity.
Middlesex Health Middlesex County NAACP Health Committee The mission of the Middlesex County NAACP Health Committee is to promote, protect and maintain the health and well-being of African Americans, Latinos and all people of color in Middlesex County.; this will be accomplished by assessing health needs and advocating for health equity in order to achieve positive health outcomes.The Latine Focus Group Project is the Health Committee’s most recent accomplishment. This project is the product of a partnership between the Middlesex County NAACP, Middlesex Health, and  and community partners and members these entities serve. The overarching goals of the project were to better understand community-identified social determinants of health and other factors that negatively impact health outcomes for people of color; to strengthen the connection between people of color, healthcare organizations and community service organizations; and to support and create changes based on community-identified solutions in order to advance health equity. The 2019 portion of the project focused specifically on Black/African American residents of Middlesex County. This portion of the project focused specifically on Latino/a/e residents of Middlesex County. 
Middlesex Health PrideFest Middlesex Health staff participate in the City of Middletown PrideFest celebration, including tabling to share health and well-being information and promote health equity.
Middlesex Health SDOH Assistance  Middlesex Health assesses for Health-Related Social Needs / Social Drivers of Health in the inpatient setting, behavioral health setting and primary care setting. For those who screen positive, a referral is made to inpatient social work (for hospitalized patients). Patients who screen positive are provided information about community resources and support services and resources.
MidState Medical Center Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screenings The entry includes screenings completed between 1/1/2024-9/30/2024 (Q1 data not available) and captured at 15 minutes per screening. Included is also the cost of FindHelp platform and platform management fees. The expense of screening for health-related social needs and follow-up referrals when the following criteria are met:
MidState Medical Center Transportation Assistance Free transportation assistance provided to equity population and qualifying patients. Services allow for expanded access to care for population with low socio-economic standing to prevent forgone care.
MidState Medical Center Community Newsletter Bi-weekly newsletter including health information and resources distributed to a variety of community agencies and organizations
MidState Medical Center Medical Mission One day systemwide event  designed to deliver healthcare, social and support services to neighbors in need in the local community, concentrating on individuals who are poor, homeless, and un or underinsured. The event may include but not limited to the following: medical exams by physicians, foot washing and podiatry, behavioral health, prescriptions,  smoking cessation, child care, point  of care testing, nutrition counseling, vaccinations/flu shots, distribution of gently used coats, new shoes and reader eyeglasses.
MidState Medical Center Neighborhood Health Neighborhood Health initiative is designed to bring more health prevention services and support directly to the people and communities we serve. It’s part of Hartford HealthCare’s larger commitment to helping all people live their healthiest lives by providing more outreach and healthcare opportunities throughout Connecticut. Neighborhood Health was developed in collaboration with trusted community partners throughout the state. These groups and individuals helped determine the health needs and priorities for their residents and communities. These innovative health clinics will be adaptable, flexible, and open to feedback to ensure access to needed services and programs. Mobile “CareVans” visit and operate daytime health clinics at specifically chosen locations every week. They offer a variety of health services including screenings, mental health counseling, medical referrals, education and support. The Pfizer 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine and several other non COVID immunizations are also available.
MidState Medical Center Grants/Sponsorships MMC supports various community based not for profit organizations that align with our initiatives including: improve access to health care serve, enhance the health of the community, advance medical or health care knowledge or relieve or reduce the burden of government or other community efforts.
Norwalk Hospital Race, Ethnicity, Language (REL) Listening Sessions Fourteen community focus groups held across the Nuvance Health-CT PSAs to educate community members and elicit their thoughts and concerns regarding REL
Norwalk Hospital Inpatient Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Screening All inpatients are screened for food, housing, utility, transportation, and interpersonal violence needs upon admission.  
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Know Your Numbers (KYN) Free health screenings in local food pantries and other community locations to empower residents with information about their health status and educate them on how to reduce their risks of chronic disease
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Transportation Free transportation assistance provided to equity population and qualifying patients. Services allow for expanded access to care for population with low socio-economic standing to prevent forgone care.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center St. Vincent’s Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Embeds CHWs in the hospital to serve patients and community members in need, particularly those negatively affected by social drivers of health.
Sharon Hospital Race, Ethnicity, Language (REL) Listening Sessions Fourteen community focus groups held across the Nuvance Health-CT PSAs to educate community members and elicit their thoughts and concerns regarding REL data collection- Learnings incorporated into in-house training programs.
Sharon Hospital Inpatient Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Screening All inpatients are screened for Food, Housing, Utility, Transportation, and Interpersonal Violence needs upon admission.
Stamford Health Breast Center Grant Program Provides diagnostic (mammogram, MRI, biopsy,) high-risk consultations and other breast services to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Various grantors provide funds for this program, which serves approximately 600 patients each year.
Stamford Health Bennett Cancer Center Services Stamford Health’s Bennett Cancer Center offers no-charge transportation, food insecurity gift-cards, grants for non-medical expenses and Cool Cap treatment at no-charge programs. In FY24 over 2,600 patients who are underserved, uninsured and/or low-income benefitted.
Stamford Health Enrolling vulnerable populations into health care programs Stamford Health engages numerous community partners and events to enroll participants into private or public health insurance program. Based on state data, we believe that through these efforts, more than 100 people in Stamford are enrolled monthly.
Trinity Health Of New England Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) – Waterbury A program that has resulted in systemic and environmental change surrounding access to mental health care, poverty reduction, and lack of work in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Trinity Health Of New England Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) – Hartford The Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) supports a collaborative of 20 members who are in the implementation phase of their Community Action Plan with 3 areas of focus: Healthy Bodega project, Healthy Living Residential Model, Health Hub in the North End of Hartford.
UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital UConn Keeping Air in Connecticut Classrooms Safe $11.5 million in state support awarded to University of Connecticut to deploy effective and inexpensive build-it-yourself air filter technology to every public school classroom across the state.
UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital Improving Equity by Improving Access Dispensary of Hope at UConn Health Pharmacy makes prescription drugs more attainable
UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital Health Disparities Institute Leader on a Community Mission to Make Change Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez shares how much more we still have to learn from our community members to address pressing public health issues like health inequity.
UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital Connecticut’s Only Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center Launches New, collaborative PCD Center at Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health is advancing diagnosis and treatment for children and adults with the rare genetic condition.
Waterbury HEALTH CHAMPS Waterbury Hospital is the first Connecticut hospital to have been accepted into a national initiative to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates and decrease racial inequities in hospital breastfeeding rates.
Waterbury HEALTH Men’s Connection Program  Men’s Connections is a Pilot program that provides support for African American Fathers. 12 fathers.
Waterbury HEALTH UCONN PEP (People Empowering People) This is a 10-week parent leadership program focusing on African American and Latino parents. 12 parents.
Yale New Haven Health System We Ask Because We Care We collect and use patient demographic information to ensure we are providing health care that does not vary in quality or safety because of personal characteristics such as preferred language, race, ethnicity or ethnic background and social drivers of health.

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