Forum in Derby sheds light on women's issues

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto, left, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, center, and Teresa Younger, Executive Director, Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, participate Wednesday in a roundtable discussion about women's issues at Derby City Hall.

DERBY - Healthcare and Connecticut Women was the subject of an invitation-only roundtable by women for women I covered Wednesday at City Hall.

It was part of a series of forums co-hosted by Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Teresa Younger, Executive Director, Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut.

More than 30 women attended the forum and several spoke candidly about their concerns and challenges caring for children and aging parents, while pursuing careers.

The discussion was a good one, and demonstrated to participants they all face similar challenges on a daily basis.