Senator Jeffrey Gordon

National Women Physicians Day serves as an opportunity to recognize the progress over the years made by women in medicine and to encourage more women to pursue careers in healthcare.

Today also highlights the birthdate of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to graduate from a medical school in the United States in 1849.

Today is National Women Physicians Day. This day honors the many contributions of women physicians and celebrates their many achievements. A shout out to my wife, Lisa Canter, who has been a doctor for more than 33 years.

These sessions are a chance to hear updates on the latest developments from Hartford and to talk about the state issues that matter most to our communities. These events are free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend and be part of the discussion.

I’m continuing my office hours and will be hosting more in-person office hours in the 35th District, with additional virtual office hours at a later time.

I will continue fighting for affordable, accessible health care across Connecticut by pushing for accountability, transparency, and patient-first policies. No one should be left without care because of sudden decisions by large health care systems.

I formally requested that the Connecticut Department of Public Health review this situation and raised serious concerns about gaps in care, unfilled prescriptions, and the lack of a clear transition plan for patients who rely on ongoing medical treatment.

When a ProHealth Physicians office in Putnam abruptly closed, patients and staff were left with little to no notice, forcing many to scramble for new doctors, travel long distances for care, or face delays in critical prescriptions.

Join me for an open community discussion with updates from Hartford and conversations about the state issues that matter most to you, including energy cost affordability, veterans support, healthcare, public safety and other key legislative priorities.

I’m continuing my office hours, starting in Vernon and traveling throughout the 35th District! 📅Wednesday, January 21 ⏲️6:30–8:00 PM 📍Rockville High School Library 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, CT This event is free and open to the public. I hope you’ll join me!

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I will keep fighting for the residents of the 35th district to have full access to healthcare, such as labor & delivery, women’s health, cancer care, mental/behavioral health programs, preventative services, dental care, pediatric care, and a wide range of specialty care.

For too long, rural communities have seen essential healthcare services disappear because of hospital consolidation and state policies. That’s why I’m proud Connecticut has been awarded $154 million in federal funding to transform rural healthcare.

I’m grateful for the dedication of our nursing workforce. This is progress worth celebrating.

As a practicing doctor and member of the Public Health Committee, I know how vital nurses are to patient care and public health. This compact supports nurses while also expanding access to care for communities across Connecticut.

Connecticut officially joining the Nurse Licensure Compact is an important step forward for healthcare. This change increases career mobility for nurses and helps our state better respond to nursing shortages.

What to expect: • Replacement of existing 3-cable guiderail • Left lane closures weekdays, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Project scheduled through Friday, April 3, 2026 For more information, click here: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-cons…

📷 Traffic Alert: I-395 Southbound in Thompson 📷 CTDOT will begin a guiderail upgrade on I-395 southbound from the MA State Line to the Putnam Town Line starting Monday, January 5, 2026.