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As she was raising children with mental health needs, Milagros Vega learned how to access multiple services in Hartford. She moved to the city from Puerto Rico 25 years ago. Now she’s caring for a grandson with similar needs. Speaking in Spanish, she said when her grandson is in crisis he can become violent. She recalled calling the Hartford Police Department to intervene and calm down or take him to a nearby hospital. “Cuando él le da la crisis se pone violento, pues yo llamo para que o lo tranquilicen o se lo lleven a un hospital.” The police arrived, but the tension only increased. ....
1:22 Connecticut has so far administered nearly half a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and workers, but emerging data on the vaccine rollout in individual towns and cities indicate early signs of inequity. It’s why local health providers, community advocates and leaders are working together to identify residents who are being missed, particularly people in underserved populations within larger cities. In Hartford, collaborators are undertaking more targeted approaches to vaccine education, messaging and accessibility. “Our communities assert to have real, honest and clear information about the vaccination distribution plans,” said Maria Lino, CEO of The Latino Way. “We are committed to drafting communications respecting culture, identities and languages.” ....