Our projects
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Research
Evidence That Drives Change
You can't fix what you can't measure. Our research team conducts rigorous, independent studies that expose the root causes of health disparities and identify what interventions actually work.
We don't keep our findings in journals. We translate research into policy briefs, public reports, and advocacy strategies that move decision-makers to act.
Our Research Focus Areas:
Health disparities across race, income, and geography
Effectiveness of community-based preventive health interventions
Healthcare financing and access policy
Social determinants of health
Recent Publications:
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Policy Advocacy
From Evidence to Action
Research and programs can only go so far. Lasting health equity requires systems change — and that means policy. We advocate at the local, state, and national level for the funding, legislation, and structural reforms that make equitable healthcare possible for every American.
We work with lawmakers, coalitions, and community advocates to build the political will for change — and we don't stop pushing until that change is real.
Our Advocacy Priorities:
Equitable and sustainable healthcare financing
Expansion of preventive services coverage
Strengthening public health infrastructure in underserved communities
Reducing structural barriers to healthcare access
Active Campaigns:
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Community Programs
Meeting People Where They Are
The most effective healthcare reaches people in their own communities. That's why we partner with local organizations, health workers, and community leaders to bring preventive services, health education, and resources directly to the people who need them most.
Our community programs focus on prevention — because catching illness early, or stopping it before it starts, is better for individuals and for the health system as a whole.
What Our Programs Include:
Free and low-cost preventive screenings
Community health education workshops
Navigation support to connect people with available services
Training and capacity-building for local health workers
Partnerships with clinics, schools, and faith-based organizations
Current Programs:
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Current Initiatives
Active programs we are engaged in that are driving immediate impact in our communities.
Disburden: Preventing Gender-Based Violence Before It Starts
We consider gender-based violence to be a preventable public health concern, rather than merely a response to a crisis.
Disburden offers a secure, confidential environment where individuals can seek assistance, reflect on damaging behaviors, and access resources before harm takes place. The platform emphasizes early intervention, encouraging accountability and healthier coping mechanisms to foster safer relationships and more resilient communities.
Measles Prevention & Awareness Campaign
We aim to address the reemergence of measles in the U.S. through targeted community vaccination drives and rapid response initiatives.
We are collaborating with partners with local schools and clinics especially in border states to combat v.accine hesitancy through evidence-based educational outreaches
A statewide initiative to hear directly from residents about their health access experiences.
The Goal is to understand the real health challenges communities face through engaging residents, local leaders, and health workers in identifying structural barrier.
We will publish a 'Community Health Voices Report' and use findings for comprehensive policy advocacy.
Connecticut Health Equity Listening Tour
Upcoming Initiatives
Future projects currently in development to expand our reach.
National Preventive Health Intelligence and Equity Mapping
A robust nationwide, predictive, equity-focused platform that identifies gaps in preventive healthcare access, forecasts future disparities, and informs federal and state policy decisions.
Connecticut Health Equity Bridge (CT-HEB)
Filling the gaps in Connecticut's health system, CT-HEB connects underserved and undocumented communities to care, documents unmet health needs, and drives targeted policy change.
Citizens Health Initiative
Advocating for the healthcare every American deserve.
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