DataHaven estimates that social distancing to counter the spread of COVID-19 has already saved 10,000 lives in Connecticut
by Mark Abraham April 23, 2020
Local officials throughout Connecticut congratulate residents, but stress importance of continued prevention efforts and attention to community needs April 23, 2020 For Immediate Release New Haven, CT – Residents following strict social distancing measures to counter the spread of COVID-19 have already saved the lives of 10,000 residents in Connecticut—more than the total number of deaths caused by heart disease and stroke combined each year—according to a DataHaven projection. … Read More
Newsletter: You are saving thousands of lives this week; new neighborhood maps
by Mark Abraham April 11, 2020
Subscribe, view past issues, and view the newsletter in its original format at https://mailchi.mp/387be5f7769c/you-are-saving-thousands-of-lives-this-week-new-neighborhood-maps. Analysis: You are helping to save thousands of lives this week by avoiding non-essential travel … Read More
CT's opportunity gaps: Two districts, two very different plans for students while school is out indefinitely
Connecticut Mirror March 18, 2020
[Excerpt of feature article by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, Connecticut Mirror, March 19, 2020] "Every elementary school student in Glastonbury was sent home with an iPad on the day Connecticut’s governor declared a “public health emergency” to blunt the spread of the coronavirus. On it were all the learning platforms students would need to resume learning online. Students without internet access at home were provided a connection by the district. [....]… Read More
For the Count
Daily Nutmeg March 12, 2020
[Excerpt from feature article by Kathy Leonard Czepiel, March 13, 2020] "When the nation’s first census was taken in 1790, New Haven was the 17th-most populous city in America, with 4,487 inhabitants. [....]… Read More
Greater Hartford Wellbeing Index Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in the Region
by Anonymous March 11, 2020
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.… Read More
Sowing Healthy Habits: Urban Agriculture Tackles Food Insecurity
Connecticut Health Investigative Team March 10, 2020
[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.… Read More
