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 Connecticut Mirror: bit.ly/49D5mIY

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 She Leads Justice in expanding Paid Sick Days this session!

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.

⚠️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

🚨 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

🚨 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

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

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

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!

Having worked with Rosa I’m thrilled to be there to see her receive this award

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

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

We support our partners, Equality Connecticut and Keep The Promise Coalition, 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. Public News Service bit.ly/4aI7grV

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

Earlier this week our partners HUSKY 4 Immigrants took part in a "Day of Action" in Connecticut aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of undocumented residents. Full coverage of the event on Public: bit.ly/3Q7vioo

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 WSHU Public Radio bit.ly/3Tf9dFl

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

.@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

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

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.