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Universal Health Care Foundation @UHCF_CT

Join the fight for universal health care, because Universal Means Everybody. donorbox.org/winthefight/

Joined June 2010
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HUSKY for Immigrants is hiring a Coalition Director (FT) to join our fight to expand access to healthcare for immigrant communities in CT! 💪 ✅ Apply and review the full job description here: bit.ly/H4Idirector ⏳Applications accepted until November 8, 2024.
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Hey Connecticut, are you #VoteReady? This year, all eligible residents can vote early & in-person for the Nov 5th general election during open polling times from October 21st - November 3rd. Find your polling place location, hours & more information at MyVote.CT.gov
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.@The Bridge Project is expanding to Connecticut! This unconditional cash program will provide unrestricted cash to 500 pregnant individuals across the entire state with no strings attached. Learn more by visiting: bridgeproject.org/apply #HealthJustice
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Extremely proud of our coalition for organizing a head-turning protest yesterday at the Captiol. We mourn the bills that will liklely die, leaving lower-income residents at a disadvantage. More on the list of bills and their impact here: bit.ly/3QfF4Fh @CTNewsJunkie

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Incarceration history should NOT restrict housing. Housing insecurity directly challenges good health. Stand with us this legislative session in support of #HB5242. More on the bill at @wshupublicradio bit.ly/3Tf9dFl
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Earlier this week our partners @4_husky took part in a "Day of Action" in Connecticut aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of undocumented residents. Full coverage of the event on @publicnews: bit.ly/3Q7vioo

HUSKY 4 Immigrants@4_husky
18 Apr 2024
Listen to our voices @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems CT must continue our progress and take action this year to ensure that all all undocumented youth aged 18 and under can access HUSKY coverage
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Systemic racism is deeply rooted in the medical field.@KFF's recent report explores the connection between racism in health systems and medical mistrust. Find the full report here: bit.ly/4c0NE3V
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We support our partners, @EqualityCT and @KTPCoalitionCT, and call on legislators to pass SB370 to establish peer-run mental health respite centers that are inclusive to Queer, BIPOC, and Spanish-speaking communities. @PNS_News bit.ly/4aI7grV
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Don't miss Universal's President, Caprice Taylor Mendez on tomorrow's "Affordable Equity Panel" at the Capitol Building in Hartford, CT. Register now: bit.ly/4aEQhqv #HealthEquityWeek

'Affording Equity' Panel Discussion and Tabling & Patricia Baker Award Reception

The sixth annual state-wide Health Equity Week will be held March 30 - April 7, 2024, and will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness and discuss solutions to advance health equity in Connectic...

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Health Equity CT@HealthEquityCT
3 Apr 2024
🌟TOMORROW! 🌟 Hear from community partners, advocates, and Representative Paris, on issues needing immediate systems-level change to address affordability in our state such as medical debt, student loan debt, and other issues raised by CT residents. tinyurl.com/Affording-Equity
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Congratulations Rose! Universal Health Care's Program Lead for Health Justice Policy Advocacy is receiving @healthequitysolutions' Patricia Baker Award for Health Equity Advocacy. Join us on Thursday, April 4th to celebrate! Register here: bit.ly/3xm4H0w

'Affording Equity' Panel Discussion and Tabling & Patricia Baker Award Reception

The sixth annual state-wide Health Equity Week will be held March 30 - April 7, 2024, and will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness and discuss solutions to advance health equity in Connectic...

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Health Equity CT@HealthEquityCT
28 Mar 2024
🎊 We are pleased to announce Rosana G. Ferraro, Program Lead for Health Justice Policy Advocacy at the @uhcf_ct as this year's recipient of the Patricia Baker Award for Health Equity Advocacy. Join us on 4/4 in the Capitol Building to honor them! forms.gle/6yA8GVkigpgWCxMt9
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Patricia Baker@Patriciabaker25
28 Mar 2024
Having worked with Rosa I’m thrilled to be there to see her receive this award
Health Equity CT@HealthEquityCT
28 Mar 2024
🎊 We are pleased to announce Rosana G. Ferraro, Program Lead for Health Justice Policy Advocacy at the @uhcf_ct as this year's recipient of the Patricia Baker Award for Health Equity Advocacy. Join us on 4/4 in the Capitol Building to honor them! forms.gle/6yA8GVkigpgWCxMt9
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HUSKY aid has always had comprehensive coverage, so why isn't infertility treatment not included as health care? Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut stands for fair and equitable opportunities to be as healthy as possible, and this includes #ReproductiveHealth!
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We stand with our allies Health Equity Solutions this legislative session to pass HB 5320, a bill to increase accessibility and enforce by state accountability access to hospital financial assistance. Learn more about the bill here: bit.ly/497scaR #HealthJustice

Health Equity CT@HealthEquityCT
1 Mar 2024
🏥 Did you know? Nonprofit hospitals are mandated to provide free or discounted health services to people who meet their criteria for financial assistance. However, 45% of them regularly send medical bills to individuals qualified for assistance. ow.ly/2Tfj50Qy0jW
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We support #HB5470: An Act Concerning Rideshare and Delivery Minimum standards. Without a living wage, rideshare and delivery drivers are unable to achieve wellbeing and experience a negative impact on their health. Track the bill here: bit.ly/3TjsfKP
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🚨 Oportunidad de acción - Audiencia pública JUEVES, 3/14 - ¡Di NO a las deudas médicas en tu informe crediticio! 🚨 👉 Para más información vaya a bit.ly/SB395 📣 Tendremos un taller de testimonio MARTES, 3/12 @ 6:30pm, puede inscribirse en bit.ly/SB395Workshop
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🚨 Action opportunity - Public hearing THURSDAY, 3/14 - Say NO to medical debt on your credit report! 🚨 👉 For more information go to bit.ly/SB395 📣 Join us for a testimony workshop TUESDAY, 3/12 @ 6:30pm, you can register by going to bit.ly/SB395Workshop
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⚠️Urgent call-out for "Just Cause evictions"⚠️ Support the @ctfairhousing bill to expand eviction protection this session. Contact your representative and ask them to co-sponsor & support Just Cause #SB143. Get a script and contact info now: bit.ly/justcausecall #CTEviction
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Health inequities are a direct result of systemic racism and require MORE than just access to health care. #HealthJustice will remain unattainable until we address ongoing barriers created to prevent folks from receiving meaningful and inclusive care.
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Expanding #PaidSickDays impacts #HealthJustice by ensuring all of Connecticut's workforce can take the leave they need to heal and provide care without facing economic instability. We support @sheleadsjustice in expanding Paid Sick Days this session!
She Leads Justice@sheleadsjustice
15 Feb 2024
1.6 million workers left without Paid Sick Days? Not on our watch. Join us in demanding change! 📢 Check out our #SLJLegislativePriorities24 here: sheleadsjustice.org/what-we-… #CTPaidSickDays #SheLeadsJustice
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All renters need to be protected from eviction! Housing instability negatively impacts health and can lead to environmentally acquired disabilities. Get a full recap of last week's public hearing on housing on @CTMirror: bit.ly/49D5mIY
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