Towards Health Equity in Connecticut: The Role of Social Inequality and the Impact of COVID-19, is a comprehensive new report that summarizes five broad social determinants of health and discusses how various groups of people are affected by their opportunities in each category. Each section begins with general comparisons of many groups across several indicators, and ends with an example of how those social circumstances relate to a specific health outcome.
Jun. 18, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
[Excerpt from feature article by Peggy McCarthy, C-HIT]
Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic.
May. 17, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy, Health
In 2018 and 2019, the Greater Waterbury Health Partnership (GWHP) assessment examined indicators related to health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and social factors. This 2020 report is an executive summary of the full assessment, which makes extensive use of many data resources from DataHaven and other sources, including the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey and CDC 500 Cities program.
Apr. 25, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing
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Analysis: You are helping to save thousands of lives this week by avoiding non-essential travel
Apr. 11, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
The Hartford Foundation is committed to supporting the availability of high quality, impartial research to inform action on a host of issues that are critical to the region as well as our own priorities, strategies and operations. We are excited to share the highlights from the Greater Hartford Community Wellbeing Index 2019 to build a shared understanding and promote dialogue on the challenges and opportunities we face as a community.
Mar. 11, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
[Excerpt from feature article by Jodie Mozdzer Gil, March 11, 2020]
In cities throughout Connecticut, urban farms and community gardens are sprouting up to address a significant health challenge: Many people don’t have access to enough food or access to healthy food.
Mar. 10, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Health