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http://www.ct.gov/ 

The official State of Connecticut web site

http://www.cthealth.org/matriarch/default.asp 

CT Health is the state’s largest independent, philanthropic organization dedicated to improving lives by changing health systems

http://www.cthealthpolicy.org/ 

Non-partisan research and educational organization dedicated to improving access to affordable, quality health care for all Connecticut residents

The toolbox provides valuable tips about how to get involved in the political process.

COHI (Connecticut Oral Health Initiative) 

Through advocacy, coalition building, and education COHI works to create a public conscience that results in oral health for all

Emergency Care for Children in HUSKY A: 2007 Study

http://www.ctkidslink.org/pub_detail_454.html 

The report states that “Children who used emergency services for any diagnosis and for treatment of ambulatory care-sensitive conditions were most likely to be infants and preschool age; they were most likely to be Hispanic and from Spanish-speaking families.”

http://cthealthnotes.blogspot.com/2009/04/2009-ct-health-disparities-report.html 

The report defines health disparities as “avoidable differences in health that result from cumulative social disadvantage.”

http://www.melvilletrust.org/ 

Concentrates its efforts on finding and fighting the causes of homelessness

http://www.universalhealthct.org/ 

Works to engage residents and communities in shaping a health system that provides universal access to quality health care and promote health in Connecticut