WHO WE ARE

Project Access-New Haven (PA-NH) was founded in 2009 by local physicians who came together to address critical health inequities and disparities in Greater New Haven . They had seen too many patients delay or forego needed medical care due to a complex array of barriers, including lack of health insurance, financial hardship, language, and transportation. These barriers were disproportionately affecting people from racial and ethnic minority groups and those with lower incomes, resulting in diminished access to care, avoidable disease progression, and poorer health outcomes in these populations.

Determined to address these gaps, our founders began meeting with healthcare providers and community leaders throughout the region to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and mobilize support for a solution. They also researched best practices used by communities across the country to address similar concerns. From these efforts, they proposed an innovative model of healthcare delivery that would provide timely access for those most in need. With the unwavering determination of our founders and extraordinary support of the Greater New Haven community, PA-NH transformed this vision into a reality.

Today, PA-NH is an integral part of our local healthcare system. We connect individuals who do not have health insurance with free medical care and provide linguistically and culturally competent support to help patients and their families overcome barriers to care, navigate the healthcare system, and access health-related social services.