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CT kids ages 15 and younger now qualify for Husky health care, regardless of immigration status
Starting July 1, Connecticut's HUSKY Health program will extend coverage to children up to age 15, regardless of immigration status. Previously, this coverage was limited to children up to age 12. The program ensures that eligible children remain covered until they...

As CT HUSKY for immigrants expands, advocates push for more
On Monday morning, advocates, legislators, and residents gathered at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven to celebrate the expansion of state-sponsored insurance coverage for children, regardless of immigration status. As of July 1, the program now covers...
FHCHC, APNH, & New Haven Pride Center Collaborates to Help Provide Resources for Spanish-Speaking Community
📢 In collaboration with APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health, Prevention Services and New Haven Pride Center we're providing vital...

Over-the-counter Narcan available, but barriers still exist.
Dr. Benjamin Oldfield was featured on NBC Connecticut to discuss the importance of the availability of over-the-counter Narcan. While the opioid reversal medication is available without a prescription, buying it may not be as easy and it sounds, and Dr. Oldfield has...

Cambridge Savings Bank Supports the Expansion of Fair Haven Community Health Care with Loans Totaling Over $26 Million
Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and over $6 billion in assets, today announced that its Corporate Banking team has provided Fair Haven Community Health Care (Fair Haven CHC) with a combined $26.1 million in loans...

Fair Haven Health Community Health Care Rises And Tops Out
The Fair Haven Community Health Center celebrated a "topping out" ceremony for their new clinic building, marking a significant milestone with community involvement. Dr. Suzanne Lagarde highlighted the building's role in serving the community for the next century,...

IRIS and FHCHC hosts health fair to address backlog of refugee kids in need of physical exams
Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) hosted a pop-up clinic in our space at 150 Sargent Drive, targeting the backlog of required health exams for refugee children's school enrollment. Health coordinators Shafiullah Faizee and Rona Rohbar, both with...

Connecticut’s Morning Buzz: Fair Haven Community Health Care – Colorectal Cancer and Prevention
Dr. Lacey Whitmire of Fair Haven Community Health Care recently made an appearance on Connecticut's Morning Buzz on WTNH 8, marking a significant moment during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. As an advocate for health and wellness, Dr. Whitmire discussed the...

CARE Program awarded $3.4M to fight health inequities in New Haven
A $3.4 million CDC grant was awarded to the CARE program in New Haven. It’s a collaborative effort between Southern Connecticut State University and Yale School of Public Health. This CDC grant will help programs that focuses on access to nutrition, like Fair Haven...

Grand Pharmacy to Expand with New Fair Haven Location
Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) has purchased the property of the former Grand Apizza on Grand Avenue, a move that marks another step in expanding its healthcare services to the Fair Haven community. The acquisition will see the transformation of the...