Health Equity Solutions

10/16/2026

Have you ever wanted to speak up about an issue affecting your community but weren't sure where to start?

Join us for Advocacy 101, the first session of the Connecticut Public Health Association's (CPHA) FREE, four-part Public Health Advocacy Training Series!

Health Equity Solutions (HES) is excited to have LaToya Tyson representing HES as a facilitator alongside the League of Women Voters of Connecticut.

This interactive training will help participants:

- Understand how Connecticut's legislative process works
- Learn how to effectively communicate with policymakers
- Build skills to develop persuasive testimony
- Discover opportunities to participate in the policymaking process

And the best part? No prior advocacy experience is needed! Whether you're a student, community member, public health professional, or simply someone passionate about making a difference, this training is for you.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Southern Connecticut State University
FREE and open to everyone!

At Health Equity Solutions, we believe communities should have the knowledge and tools to participate in decisions that affect their health and well-being.

Advocacy isn't just for experts. It's for everyone.

🔗 Register today:
https://cpha.info/Public_Health_Advocacy__Skills_for_Policy_Change

10/16/2026

Your Voice Matters. Stay Informed. Get Engaged!

Election season is an important opportunity to learn more about the issues affecting our communities and hear directly from those seeking to represent us.

Join us for an upcoming Debate Watch Party as we come together to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our communities.

At Health Equity Solutions, we know that civic participation and health equity are connected. Decisions about healthcare, housing, education, and economic opportunity affect our everyday lives.

Be part of the conversation!

🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262856144800053

10/15/2026

Better Birth Experiences Start with Stronger Partnerships!

How can doulas, clinicians, and hospitals work together to create more respectful, culturally responsive maternity care?

Join us for Session 2: Partnering for Birth Equity: How to Enhance Doula-Clinician Collaboration in Hospitals.

Drawing on insights from six educational forums held in Fairfield County birthing hospitals, this webinar will explore the opportunities, challenges, and practical strategies for strengthening collaboration between doulas and clinical care teams.

Together, we'll discuss how stronger partnerships can support families, improve communication, and advance birth equity across Connecticut.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00–1:30 PM ET

Whether you're a doula, healthcare professional, hospital leader, community advocate, or someone passionate about maternal health, we invite you to be part of this important conversation!

🔗 Register today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_liKZdLt_SwW-nS7rIavP6A #/registration

Because advancing birth equity takes all of us working together. 💜

Co-hosted by the Black Maternal Health Initiative of Fairfield County's Community Foundation and the CT Collective for Women & Girls Sponsored by Fairfield County's Community Foundation, The American Association of University Women of Connecticut (AAUW-CT), and CT Health Foundation. Birthing Justice...

10/14/2026

Hartford Residents: Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Your Community?

Health Equity Solutions is excited to recruit participants for the 2027 CARE Health Leaders Program!

Do you care about your neighborhood? Have ideas about how to make Hartford a healthier place to live? This is your opportunity to turn those ideas into action!

Through this 9-month program, Hartford residents will build leadership skills, learn about health equity, connect with neighbors, and work together to create projects that address health challenges in their communities.

✨ What's in it for you?
Leadership development and hands-on workshops
Opportunities to connect and collaborate with community members
Support to develop and implement a neighborhood health project
A stipend of up to $2,700 for completing program requirements

📍 Hartford-area residents are encouraged to apply, with priority given to residents of designated Hartford neighborhoods.

📅 Application Deadline: January 1, 2027

🔗 Apply today: https://form.jotform.com/262795518958175

📩 Questions? Contact LaToya Tyson at [email protected] or (860) 322-6738.

You know your neighborhood. You know what your community needs. Now is your chance to help lead the change! 💪🏽

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with Hartford residents who are passionate about making a difference!

10/13/2026

Connecticut Must Respond to the Moment!

Federal funding cuts are creating serious challenges for Connecticut families and the systems they rely on. How we respond matters.

Health Equity Solutions is proud to stand alongside our advocacy partners in a jointly authored opinion piece published in the Hartford Courant, calling attention to the importance of Connecticut's Federal Cuts Response Fund.

As our state navigates these challenges, we must remain focused on protecting access to healthcare, food assistance, and other essential services that support the health and well-being of our communities.

This is about more than funding. It's about people, families, and the systems that help our communities thrive.

We know that meaningful solutions require collaboration, thoughtful policy decisions, and a commitment to ensuring that residents most affected by these changes are not left behind.

Read our joint opinion piece in the Hartford Courant:

https://www.courant.com/2026/10/13/opinion-cts-federal-cuts-response-fund-must-be-used-for-this-crisis/

Together, we can continue working toward a Connecticut where everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and thrive.

Connecticut’s Governor must immediately use some of the over $250 million sitting in the Federal Cuts Response Fund for the purpose it was created, to protect the poor, disabled, and elderly from the harms of H.R. 1.

10/13/2026

We showed up for community, connection, and civic engagement!

HES had a great time supporting the CitadelofLove Hartford community event!

We spent time connecting with neighbors, sharing voter registration information, and helping residents learn where to vote.

Mark your calendar: November 3, 2026, is Election Day!

Your voice matters in conversations about healthcare, housing, education, and the well-being of our communities.

Get informed. Check your registration. Know your polling location. Make your voting plan!

Thank you, Citadel of Love, for bringing everyone together!

08/24/2026

Are you a HUSKY D member? If so we want your feedback Aug. 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register for a focus group and get paid for your time.

08/13/2026

Calling all aspiring community leaders in New London!

Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Health Equity Ambassador Program is a paid opportunity to build your leadership skills and learn how to create meaningful policy change.

As a Health Equity Ambassador, you'll:

Learn community organizing and health policy
Use your story to advocate for change
Connect with other passionate leaders across Connecticut
Help build healthier, stronger communities

No previous experience is required—just a passion for making a difference! Participants are expected to attend 8 weekly meetings.

New London application deadline: August 19, 2026 Don't wait—apply today!

07/24/2026

We’re joining advocates across the country to demand action on health care affordability. Congress has bipartisan solutions — hospital price transparency, lower drug costs, and more.

Tell your lawmakers: patients can’t wait. https://ow.ly/aJA550Zp4fU

07/23/2026

Families are drowning in health care costs — rising premiums, sky-high hospital bills, and drug prices that force people to choose between care and rent.

Congress has real, bipartisan solutions on the table right now.

Take action: https://ow.ly/aJA550Zp4fU