Ctnow.com-Hartford Courant Contact Information: Nancy Schoeffler The Hartford Courant 285 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06115 Phone: (860) 241-6200 1-800-524-4242 Email: schoeffler@courant.com Web: http://www.ctnow.com/ |
 Health section of the Hartford Courant newspaper contains new stories that originally ran in the print edition and links to other national health care sites. |
The Center for Women's Health in Connecticut Contact Information: Telephone: 877-477-0008 Email: custserv@gotomydoc.com Web: http://www.gotomydoc.com/ doc/cfwhealth/home/ |
The Center for Women's Health in Connecticut provides health care for women. This site is a companion for their patients, but it also offers information on pregnancy, mid-life, health and wellness. |
Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network Contact Information: Alberta L. Richetelle, Program Director Telephone: (860) 679-4055 Email: richetelle@nso.uchc.edu Web: http://library.uchc.edu/ departm/hnet/ |
Healthnet: Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network was initiated by the library of the University of Connecticut Health Center in January 1985. The purpose of Healthnet is to help make consumer health information available to Connecticut's residents through their local public libraries.
Healthnet programs and services include:
· Training of public librarians in medical reference tools and techniques; · Reference assistance to help public librarians answer consumer health questions from the public; · Identification and evaluation of sources of consumer health information, including books, pamphlets, audiovisuals, on-line and CD-ROM databases, and Internet resources; · Preparation of subject bibliographies on consumer health topics; · Consultation on collection development related to consumer health information; · Consultation on developing and presenting community health programs at local public libraries; · Publication of a newsletter to keep librarians informed of new consumer health information issues and resources; · Development of publicity programs and materials to promote public libraries as sources of consumer health information; · Special projects to help public libraries develop consumer health information collections and services. |
Preventive Medicine Center H. Robert Silverstein, M.D., F.A.C.C. Medical Director, Preventive Medicine Center 1000 Asylum Avenue Suite #2109 Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 549-3444 (800) 789-PREV Web: http://prevmeddctr.org |
A non-profit holistic health organization dedicated to the reversal and prevention of virtually all diseases simultaneously. The Web site has articles on diet, exercise, medicines, disease, and alternative care. |
The Connecticut Children's Health Project is a statewide resource providing training, information, advocacy, and monitoring of data related to children's participation in the HUSKY Program. |
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Connecticut Clearinghouse Contact Information: The Connecticut Clearinghouse 334 Farmington Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 1-800-232-4424 1-860-793-9791 Email: info@ctclearinghouse.org Web: http://www.ctclearinghouse.org/ |
The Connecticut Clearinghouse is the state's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. We are part of Connecticut's Prevention Infrastructure and designated by the national Center for Substance Abuse Prevention as the state's RADAR network center. |
Connecticut Association for Human Services Contact Information: Connecticut Association for Human Services 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Suite 4030 Hartford CT 06106-2201 Telephone: (860) 951-2212 Fax: (860) 951-6511 Email: info@cahs.org Web: http://www.cahs.org/ |
Founded in 1910, CAHS is an independent, nonprofit public education, research and policy development organization committed to decreasing poverty, neglect and inequality in Connecticut. A key strength of CAHS is our ability to work in coalition with others. We bring together diverse interests - concerned citizens, policy makers, human service providers, corporate leaders, labor leaders, academics, state and municipal organizations, and religious organizations - to help ensure that all state residents have the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. |
Mental Health Association of Connecticut, Inc. Contact Information: Mental Health Association of Connecticut, Inc 20-30 Beaver Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Telephone (In-State): 1-800-842-1501 Telephone (out-of-state) 1-860-529-1970 Email: mntlhth@tiac.net Web: http://www.tiac.net/users/ mntlhlth/INDEX.HTM |
The Mental Health Association of Connecticut, Inc. is a statewide, private, non-profit agency dedicated to the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental illness, and improved care and treatment of persons with mental illnesses. Among the program and services are: · A statewide toll-free telephone number providing Connecticut residents with access to referrals to mental health clinics and private practitioners. · Pamphlets on a wide range of mental health topics available and distributed to support groups, businesses, at health fairs and as requested by the general public. · Support groups which provide emotional support and information in order to empower and encourage members to become informed consumers. · Children's initiatives which provide advocacy, education, and support to children with mental health needs and for their families. · Advocacy and support for public policies which are responsive to the needs of people with mental health problems as well as the general public. · Residential, psychosocial rehabilitation and supported employment services for people with mental illness. |
United Way of Connecticut Infoline Contact Information: United Way of the Capital Area 30 Laurel Street Hartford, CT 06106-1374 Phone (860) 493-6800 Fax (860) 493-6809 Web: http://www.infoline.org/ |
Operates Infoline, a help by telephone service that links callers to appropriate help and coaches them through crises. The also hold events and educational seminars in the local area. The Infoline has specialized services for childcare, children's health, birth to three, and Husky health Infoline. |
State of Connecticut Office of Health Care Access (OHCA) Contact Information: 410 Capitol Avenue MS#13 HCA PO Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: 860-418-7001 Fax: 860-418-7053 Consumer Education Line: 1-800-797-9688 Web: http://www.state.ct.us/ohca |
Established in 1994, the Office of Health Care Access (OHCA) oversees Connecticut's health care delivery system to ensure that access to quality health care is made available in a fiscally prudent fashion. OHCA assists consumers who have questions about the cost of their hospital treatment or their financial obligation for hospital care. OHCA also provides a handbook with indepth information about health insurance contracts, financial assistance options for health care and/or health care services, and hospital billing information. |
