Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but with early detection, it’s highly preventable. That’s why we’re proud to partner with?Exact Sciences?to spread awareness and encourage regular screenings. If you're 45 or older, talk to your doctor about screening options. Screening can detect cancer early—when treatment is most effective. Together, we can save lives through prevention and early detection. Join us in raising awareness! #CommunityHealth #Health #ColorectalCancerAwareness #GetScreened

Generations Family Health Center Mobile Health Medical Services will be at Jilson Square, Willimantic, CT -Tuesday 3-18-2025 -Open To?Public All! https://lnkd.in/eDanyPHa #health?#Willimantic?#mobileclinic#Tomorrow

Supporting Perinatal Mental Health: Free Training Opportunity! Postpartum depression and perinatal mental health challenges impact countless families—yet many go undiagnosed and untreated. Join us for a?Postpartum Depression Screening Training?to gain a comprehensive understanding of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), Perinatal Substance Use (PSU), relevant legislation, and community support resources in Connecticut. Date:?Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time:?12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location:?Zoom Who should attend?? Women’s Health Providers Clinical Staff Medical Case Managers Community Health Workers What you'll learn: Current rates of PMADs & PSU Key legislation & policies Free & low-cost perinatal mental health resources Home-visiting & community-based maternal-child support programs Strategies for integrating mental health support into services Let’s work together to ensure every birthing person receives the care and support they deserve. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gA4avqUW #PerinatalMentalHealth #MaternalHealth #PostpartumDepression #PMADs #HealthcareTraining #Health “CommunityHealthCT #Connecticut

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Get Screened, Save Lives! Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but it is also one of the most preventable. Regular screenings can detect cancer early- when treatment is most effective- or even prevent it altogether. That’s why we are proud to partner with?Exact Sciences to spread awareness and encourage life-saving screenings. Community Health Centers across Connecticut are committed to increasing awareness and access to life-saving screenings, especially for underserved communities. If you're 45 or older, or have a family history of colorectal cancer, talk to your healthcare provider about screening options. Many screenings are covered by insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Let’s work together to close the screening gap and save lives! Share this post to spread awareness and encourage others to take action. #CommunityHealth #Health #ColorectalCancerAwareness #GetScreened #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth

ECHO Series on Comprehensive HIV Care! Healthcare professionals—expand your expertise in HIV care with our upcoming training series! This course will equip you with the latest knowledge on HIV prevention, treatment, and adherence support while addressing patient-centered care, workforce challenges, and language access. Topics Include: ?HIV prevention, screening & treatment ?Adherence support & continuity of care ?Addressing rural health challenges ?Opportunistic infections & comorbidities ?Community engagement & resources Sessions (Wednesdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM): March 19 – July 9, 2025 (Bi-weekly) Who Should Attend? Clinical team members & support staff Don't miss this opportunity to enhance patient care and build a stronger, informed healthcare workforce! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eMM3SkbN #ProfessionalDevelopment #HIVCare #Health #Healthcare #MigrantWorkers #ClinicalTraining

“We could always sit back at some point with the uncertainty around everything that’s happening at the federal level right now, and say, ‘This might not be a good time.’ But we don’t have that time any longer because our patients are depending on us.” - Joanne Borduas BSN, MSN, MBA, CEO of Community Health & Wellness Center.

CHC/ACT's 2025 Priorities:Advocating for a Healthier Future! To ensure high-quality care for all, we must: ?? Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to reflect the true cost of care. ?? Streamline the “change in scope” process at DSS to align with federal law. ?? Include FQHCs in the eConsults program to expand access to specialty care & reduce costs. ?? Protect 340B contract pharmacy access—a no-cost solution for affordable medications. ?? Expand State Loan Repayment Program funding to address workforce shortages. ?? Simplify health facility licensure across DPH, DCF, & DMHAS. ?? Fund Medicaid reimbursement for Community Health Workers to improve equity & outcomes.

Today Charter Oak Health Center, Inc., held a press conference highlighting the critical role Medicaid plays in our patients' lives. Our Charter Oak Health Center, Inc. President & CEO, Townsend Vernette, shared: "For us here at Charter Oak, who 50% of our patients are covered by Medicaid, it is what gives them a future story to their life." Medicaid isn’t just healthcare- it’s a lifeline for thousands in our community. #ProtectMedicaid #HealthcareForAll #CharterOakHealth #Connecticut #Health

What a week here at CHC/ACT!??From hosting a?Legislative Reception?(thank you to Gold Sponsor Quest Diagnostics)?to pushing for change at a?Press Conference?and participating in a?Legislative Hearing, we’ve been?*all in*?on making a difference. Plus, we had the chance to connect with future leaders at the?Job Fair at Quinnipiac?– so inspiring to see so much talent! It was?a busy but productive week, and we’re excited for what’s next. Stay tuned! #Advocacy #Health #CT #LegislativeAction #JobFair #Quinnipiac #PolicyMatters #MakingChange

Say No to?$880?Billion in?Proposed?Federal?Medicaid cuts! Of the?440,000 patients?we serve, approximately?260,000 rely on federal Medicaid. Any federal changes that restrict Medicaid access will have a?devastating impact?on our communities. We must stand together to?protect federal Medicaid and ensure healthcare for all. Today,?Don Thompson (StayWell Health Center)?joined?Senator Matthew Lesser & Rep. Jillian Gilchrest?to speak out against?$880 billion in proposed federal Medicaid cuts?that threaten healthcare access. Alongside Don was?Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA?(Wheeler Health),?& Dr. Joshua Jones (Wheeler Health),?they spoke on the urgent need to protect federal Medicaid funding, with?Joanne Borduas BSN, MSN, MBA (Community Health & Wellness Center) also present in support. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We must act now to protect federal Medicaid and the communities it serves. #ProtectFederalMedicaid #HealthcareForAll #AdvocacyMatters