Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Unit

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Increasing access to high-quality healthcare

Our team works on programs and initiatives that promote healthy communities, increase equitable access to care, and address social determinants of health.

Much of this work is accomplished through innovative and strategic approaches. These involve inter-agency collaboration and partnerships across the health and human services sectors.

Key links

Community Health Worker Advisory Body 

See how this group strengthens the capacity of these professionals to promote healthy communities.

Connecticut AHEAD 

Connecticut AHEAD is a total cost of care model designed to improve population health, enhance health equity, and slow healthcare cost growth. Learn more about planning and implementation of this new federal demonstration program.

Covered CT outreach 

Learn about community agencies that can help you enroll in healthcare coverage through Covered Connecticut.

Hospital Community Benefit 

See which programs and services hospitals provide to improve health in the communities they serve.

Race, ethnicity, and language data collection 

Learn how the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) uses this data to help CT residents receive high-quality healthcare.

Family Bridge 

This pilot program in the greater Bridgeport area ensures all families with newborns get quality care for mothers and babies.

Health Enhancement Community 

Learn about these efforts to build healthy communities.

Address:  450 Capitol Avenue MS#51OHS
Hartford, CT 06134

Phone: 860-418-7001
Email: ohs@ct.gov

Hours of All Units:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed