Stop Ignoring Men’s Mental Health
UConn Today sat down with Dr. Wizdom Powell, a prominent psychological scientist and director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health, to find out more about her mission to close the huge gap in men and boys mental health awareness, resources, and services. As chair of the American Psychiatric Association’s Working Group on Health Disparities in Boys […]
Dr. Wizdom Powell on Boys and Men: Changing the Narrative Series
Check out this new podcast series by the McSILVER Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Dr. Wizdom Powell, HDI’s Director, will be featured on the January 29th episode. The Black Boys and Men: Changing the Narrative podcast series brings together thought leaders from various sectors to analyze stereotypes and dispel myths concerning Black boys and […]
UNC National Health Equity Research Webcast – Moderated by Dr. Wizdom Powell
The 23rd National Health Equity Research Webcast, “The Courage to Lead: Scholar-Activism and Health Equity in Turbulent Times” will be broadcast on Friday, September 29, 2017. Panelists include Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, Dr. Andrew Curley, and Mr. Paul Cuadros. Dr. Wizdom Powell of HDI will be moderating the discussion. Register for the webcast.
New HDI Director: Dr. Wizdom Powell
UConn Today talks to the incoming HDI Director, Dr. Wizdom Powell on her motivation to tackle health inequities.
HIL Article in the Hartford Courant
The Hartford Courant published an article on Health Insurance Literacy in CT
HDI in Hartford
The Health Disparities Institute celebrates their new location in downtown Hartford. Read about the Open House here.
NEW HIL Survey Report Brief – Volume 1
A brief summarizing results of a 2016 study of health insurance literacy in Connecticut is now available. This research, led by Dr. Victor Villagra, Associate Director of the UConn Health Disparities Institute, is the first study to measure health insurance literacy among Connecticut adults enrolled in private health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. […]
Equal Coverage to Care Coalition Retreat
On Monday, December 5, HDI hosted the first Equal Coverage to Care Coalition retreat in downtown Hartford. This daylong meeting brought together community based organizations, state agencies, foundations, and insurers to discuss the changing health reform landscape and the three focus areas for statewide coalition work: Health Insurance Literacy Health System Navigation Health Insurance Simplification […]
UConn Health Journal: Fighting for Equity
A recent article in the UConn Health Journal discusses the complexities of health insurance literacy and how HDI plans to get involved. http://healthjournal.uconn.edu/2016/07/26/fighting-for-equity/
Barriers to Health Equity Symposium
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), with the UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) as a co-sponsor, hosted a health symposium – Barriers to Health Equality on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Aubri Drake, from HDI, was a featured speaker. The recording of the symposium can be viewed through CT-N.