Health Equity Solutions

06/03/2026

A recent investigation by CT Mirror and KFF Health News highlights how medical debt continues to impact Connecticut families, often forcing people to navigate lawsuits, financial hardship, and impossible choices after seeking care.
Medical debt is not just a financial issue—it is a health equity issue.

When people delay care because they are worried about the cost, when families struggle to pay for basic needs because of medical bills, and when debt follows someone long after treatment is over, the consequences extend far beyond a hospital visit.

At Health Equity Solutions, we believe that health care should be affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone. We remain committed to advocating for stronger patient protections, transparent hospital financial assistance programs, and policies that prevent medical debt from pushing families deeper into financial insecurity.
Health care should improve lives—not create lifelong financial burdens.
Read the article:

Four in 10 US adults have medical or dental debt. CT Mirror and KFF Health News interviewed nearly 40 patients who were sued by providers.

05/07/2026

Greater Hartford and Fairfield County Residents leading and learning

This is what it looks like when community leads.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the graduates of our first Health Equity Ambassador cohort in Greater Hartford and Fairfield Country—individuals who have committed to showing up, speaking out, and building power in their communities.

They are not just participants. They are advocates, organizers, and leaders helping to shape a more equitable future.

04/27/2026

URGE YOUR LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL FINANCIAL BY PASSING SECTIONS 10-11 OF S.B. 03: An Act Concerning Affordable Healthcare.

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04/27/2026

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY AND URGE THEM TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY PASSING SECTIONS 10-11 OF S.B. 03: An Act Concerning Affordable Healthcare. Click here for messaging and tools to help you find and contact your legislator.

04/16/2026

Want to strengthen the impact of your advocacy through collective action? URGE YOUR LEGISLATORS TO PASS S.B. 496 & S.B. 03: Click here for messaging and tools you can use to find and contact your legislator.

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Health Equity Week Community Day!

04/10/2026

Health Equity Week isn’t over yet . We’re just getting started.
Join us for the FINAL two events as we continue to push forward equity, community voice, and collective action across Connecticut:
Collective Power Virtual Session
Friday, April 10 | 5–6:30 PM

2nd Annual Community Day
Saturday, April 11 | 12–4 PM
New London, CT

This week is about more than awareness, it’s about action.
Show up. Stay engaged. Be part of the movement.
🔗 Register now:
bit.ly/HEWCollectivePower26
bit.ly/HEWCommunityDay26

04/10/2026

Health Equity Week 2026 is made possible because of partners who understand that advancing health equity takes investment, collaboration, and action.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors who are helping us create space to educate, agitate, and advocate for a Connecticut where everyone has a fair opportunity to be healthy.

🔗 Learn more: hesct.org/health-equity-week-2026