Please scroll down for graphics NEW HAVEN, CT, July 2, 2021 – New results from DataHaven’s ongoing statewide survey show that access to and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines remained prevalent throughout Connecticut last month. Despite the state’s relatively high vaccination rate, 1 in 5, or about 500,000, adults in the state still have not received the vaccine. … Read More
Grant will allow United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut to improve health and wellbeing of residents
New Britain Herald June 27, 2021
The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut will be building a framework for health data collection through a $100,000 grant that was awarded by Data Across Sectors for Health. Led by the Illinois Public Health Institute and Michigan Public Health Institute, the Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH) grant will help United Way with its health data collection and measurement to improve the overall health and wellbeing among state residents.… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Mark Abraham, info@ctdatahaven.org, 203.500.7059, www.ctdatahaven.org Connecticut Residents Urged to "Pick Up the Phone!" for Largest-Ever Town-Level Survey on Quality of Life and Recovery from COVID-19: Over 75 Leading Foundations, Hospitals, and Local Agencies Join DataHaven Initiative… Read More
What We Talk About When We Talk About Affordable Housing
WNPR Public Radio March 26, 2021
[Excerpt from article by Ali Oshinskie, CT Public Radio] Affordable housing is the subject of a number of bills in Connecticut right now. But what do we really mean when we talk about "affordable housing"? That conversation could start with a question much like the one asked by State Senator Dan Champagne at a virtual Planning and Development public hearing last week.… Read More
Committee Debates Housing As A Human Right Bill
NBC Connecticut March 5, 2021
[Excerpt] "The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our perception of housing as a basic need. The legislature’s housing committee debated legislation Thursday to make sure people don’t get evicted and are able to access housing. “Many believe that housing should be a human right and we know at least the ability to have housing is one of the strongest predictors of people's quality of life,” Mark Abraham said.… Read More
Statewide action needed to ensure vaccine equity
CT Mirror Viewpoints February 23, 2021
[Op-ed by Mark Abraham and Yusuf Ransome] President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination plan aims to provide 100 million shots during his first 100 days in office. To achieve this plan of reaching what researchers call herd immunity —when a large part of the population has become immune to a virus or disease— requires people in the most vulnerable communities to have unprecedented access to immunizations.… Read More
