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Month: January 2015

Dr. Uwe Reinhardt, Princeton Health Economist

Dr. Uwe Reinhardt, Princeton Health Economist

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with renowned Princeton Health Economist Dr. Uwe Reinhardt about the roll out of the Affordable Care Act which he says is doing what it was intended to do; expand coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. Dr. Reinhardt discusses the inherent challenges in creating sustainable health reform due to the vast complexities of the American health system and warns we are heading towards a 3-tier health system in this country

A Look Back at Danbury’s First Holiday Party!

A Look Back at Danbury’s First Holiday Party!

Priti Shah, the Americorps member based out of Danbury, was instrumental in organizing Danbury’s first annual Children’s Holiday Party. She wrote this post to share about the event’s success! On December 12th, 2014, Danbury CHC held its first annual Children’s Holiday Party. Instead of having a staff gathering to celebrate the holidays, staff decided to use their collective efforts to give back to the community. The event was an opportunity for CHC children to take pictures with Santa, make ornaments and…

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Esther Dyson, Founder of HICCup

Esther Dyson, Founder of HICCup

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with angel investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, cosmonaut and founder of numerous tech enterprises including her latest venture, HICCup.co. Dyson, who is known as one of the most influential women in the tech industry has since turned her attention to improving “health, not health care”, and discusses HICCup’s 5-year, 5-city competition called “The Way To Wellville” in which cities compete to improve overall population health.

Dr. Briggie New Publication with His Daughter

Dr. Briggie New Publication with His Daughter

At CHC, we’re proud of all our staff who provide great care and who get opportunities to write about their research and experiences. Sometimes, getting published can carry special meaning, like it has for Cliff Briggie, one of our therapists in Meriden. Dr. Briggie’s daughter, Alexis Briggie received a request from a prestigious publisher and invited her father to join her. Together they wrote a chapter in a new book, The Behavioral Addictions going on sale this month. The Behavioral Addictions…

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