Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

10/28/2025

📢Fun event alert! Join our friends at Community Health & Wellness for their Comedy & Cocktails event, Saturday November 15th - and support the health of the communities in northwestern CT! Purchase tickets here: https://donorbox.org/events/814121/steps/choose_tickets

10/24/2025

Connecticut has a chance to strengthen its health care system through new Rural Health Transformation Grant funds: ensuring every resident has access to quality, affordable care. Community Health Centers are ready to lead the way. Community Health & Wellness National Association of Community Health Centers

Read the full op-ed:

We recommend that CT direct rural health transformation resources toward strengthening the health care workforce and investing in telehealth and health technology.

10/17/2025

Our Chief Strategy Officer Deb Polun participated in the Connecticut Association of Healthcare Executives session on HR 1 this week. Connecticut's health centers need a robust workforce to continue to provide high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all people - regardless of ability to pay. Together with Connecticut Hospital Association & CT Association of Health Plans, we discussed how to weather the many federal changes coming, leverage the Rural Health Transformation Grant, and create a healthier Connecticut!

09/26/2025

CHC/ACT and CT's health centers are working with CT Department of Social Services and others to generate ideas for the new Rural Health Transformation Program.

Community Health & Wellness CEO Joanne Borduas tells Connecticut Mirror that her area of the state could benefit from "things like tax credits or loan repayments or something that incentivizes them to say, ‘Yes, I want to go to this very far northwest corner" of Connecticut.

CT could get at least $500 million over the next five years, starting in 2026. The grant was part of President Trump’s 'big beautiful bill.'

09/18/2025

September's newsletter is here! - featuring CHC/ACT's Emergency Preparedness work, free trainings, and spotlighting our sponsor ROJO Workforce!

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09/05/2025

September is National Preparedness Month! 🛑
Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. This month, we’re reminding everyone to:
✔️ Make an emergency plan
✔️ Build a supply kit
✔️ Stay informed with reliable alerts
✔️ Talk with your family about preparedness
Taking small steps today can make a big difference tomorrow. Visit Ready.gov to learn more.

09/01/2025

Happy ! We love our almost 5,000 CT health center employees, who serve 452,000 patients each year!

Today, we celebrate your contributions to the health of people across our state. Your dedication, passion, and commitment are what keep health centers on the forefront of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care - available to all people, regardless of ability to pay.

YOU make health centers

08/28/2025

CHC/ACT proudly announces our new **Diamond Sponsor** Luro Health!

Luro is working in partnership with Community Health Centers like CIFC Health to combat obesity and make communities healthy.

We are enormously grateful for this important work! - and for their partnership and support of CT's health centers.

National Association of Community Health Centers

08/12/2025

New Training Opportunity!

Join us for a practical, hands-on session on the latest cervical cancer screening guidelines — including the emerging use of self-collected HPV testing.

✅ Learn how health centers are implementing this innovative option
✅ Hear real-world examples from early adopters
✅ Get strategies for engaging patients in screening conversations

🗓 Date: Friday, September 26 | ⏰ Time: 8:00–9:00 AM EST
👥 Who Should Attend: All health center staff!

🔍 By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:

Explain updated cervical cancer screening guidelines & self-collection’s role

Describe implementation steps & lessons learned

Engage patients in informed screening discussions

Address screening challenges in priority populations

Register today! https://chcact.zoom.us/meeting/register/dLBGF27WSM6CfBfe46_BLQ

08/09/2025

Announcing Our Diamond Sponsor: Wipfli! 💎

We’re honored to welcome LLP, one of the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation, as CHCACT’s Diamond Sponsor! With over 2,900 associates in 48 offices and a client base of more than 84,000, Wipfli brings deep expertise and tailored solutions to our health centers.

Here’s how Wipfli supports Community Health Centers across Connecticut:

Strategic Financial & Operational Support
Wipfli offers specialized healthcare consulting services, including revenue cycle optimization, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, strategic planning, and outsourcing support—empowering centers to run efficiently and sustainably.

Tailored FQHC Solutions
Their FQHC practice provides strategic planning, rate-setting guidance, UDS reporting, audit support, outsourced CFO services, and IT compliance—aligning with the unique needs of Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Leadership, Analytics & Digital Growth
Wipfli strengthens centers by offering leadership development, board education, digital strategy, cybersecurity, and data analytics support to help Community Health Centers thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.

Together, we’re building resilient, future-ready health centers that can deepen access and impact across every corner of Connecticut.

🔗 Learn more about Wipfli: www.wipfli.com

08/08/2025

CHC/ACT Welcomes Alera Group as a Partner in Community Health!

We’re proud to announce our new partnership with Group, one of the nation’s leading independent insurance and financial services firms, dedicated to helping organizations protect what matters most.

Alera Group brings expertise and resources that directly benefit Community Health Centers across Connecticut by:

✅ Managing Risk Through Specialized Healthcare Coverage
Their Healthcare Liability team offers malpractice and professional liability coverage tailored for health centers, clinics, and healthcare providers—protecting both the organization and its dedicated staff.

✅ Delivering Strategic Risk Management & Cost-Saving Tools
With innovative solutions like Coverage GPS, AuditRate™, claims advocacy, and benchmarking analytics, Alera helps health centers optimize insurance coverage, improve operational efficiency, and control costs.

✅ Supporting Long-Term Stability and Growth
Through their national-local service model, Alera combines nationwide resources with personalized local support. They offer comprehensive employee benefits, retirement planning, and financial guidance—helping health centers recruit, retain, and protect their workforce.

This partnership reflects CHCACT’s commitment to building strong, sustainable health centers that can focus on what they do best: delivering high-quality, accessible care to communities across Connecticut.

🔗 Learn more about Alera Group: www.aleragroup.com

08/08/2025

CHCACT Welcomes Quest Diagnostics as a Partner in Community Health!

We’re excited to partner with Quest Diagnostics, a leader in diagnostic information services, to strengthen care for communities across Connecticut.

Quest provides timely, accurate testing and actionable insights that help health centers and providers deliver the best possible care—from routine screenings to advanced diagnostics.

Through this partnership, we’re working together to expand access to high-quality lab services, support preventive care, and empower patients to take charge of their health.

🔗 Learn more about Quest: www.questdiagnostics.com