New London Tube: Thames River Apartments Heart Health

This week's pick for a New London-related video on YouTube asks for your support in improving the health of residents at the Thames River Apartments on Crystal Ave.

The Ledge Light Health District - with support from the , the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut, and the residents and "Teen Night" participants at the Thames River Apartments - put together this proposal for the Health Justice CT Challenge. The organization, which aims "to raise awareness about the issue of racial and ethnic health disparities" in Connecticut, is offering $10,000 to the proposed program receiving the most votes. The "TRA Heart Health" proposal is one of the top five finalists.

In the three-minute video, Ledge Light says a 2011 survey showed that 20 percent of the residents in the apartments have had a heart attack. The proposal seeks to install automatic electronic defibrillators in each of the apartment buildings and offer three CPR training and certification courses for any interested residents.

The other finalists include Summer of Solutions Hartford's proposal for a local food garden in Hartford; Planned Parenthood of Southern New England's proposal for the establishment of a Spanish language sex education program; the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut's idea of a text message campaign to publicize public input in health care reform; and the provision of referrals, materials, and screenings for students at Norwich Adult Education.

Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 16, and you can cast your vote here.

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