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Governor Activates Severe Hot Weather Prococol
FREE dental clinic: OPEN TO ALL
High Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Class Schedule
CT Oral Health Initiative Forum May 12th
Celebrate All that Public Health Does with Public Health Week
PFAS Bio-solids Investigations in Willimantic Reservoir Watershed
DPH Urges Residents to Stay Up To Date on Measles Vaccination
DPH resident survey for adults and Youth
Measles: Recommendations for Domestic Travelers to Outbreak Areas and International Travelers
Mobile Health Hubs
Free Medical Clinic @ Windham Middle School
Avian Influenza Fact Sheet
DPH Press Release: Connecticut Department of Public Health loosens consumption advisory for fish from the Hockanum River
Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Prococol
ServSafe Manager Certification Classes
DPH press release: Radon Action Month
Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Prococol
January is Radon Action Month: Free test kits from EHHD
CT DPH Press Release: Confirming Season's First Flu Deaths
Risk of eastern equine encephalitis continues: DPH Press Release
USPS offers delivery of FREE COVID-19 tests to homes
EHHD hosting seasonal vaccination clinics in 2024
Vaccination Campaign on the Right Track
DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitos in Mt. Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
DEEP Reports Case of EEE in White-tailed Deer in Connecticut
News Release: DPH announces first case of West Nile virus infection this year
FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from Recompense Cove, Freeport, Maine Potentially Contaminated with Campylobacter
On July 26, 2024 Boar's Head Provisions Co. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Liverwurst And Other Deli Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination. Big Y and Stop & Shop announced temporary closures of their Deli's. All DCP Inspectors are aware.
State Reports First Positive Mosquitoes for EEE Virus in Eastern Connecticut
April 2024 EHHD Community Assessment Executive Summary Available
DataHaven asks you to "answer the call to improve your community"
DEA Take Back Day: April 27, 2024
Environmental Health Intern - summer position opening
EHHD Community Survey: Please participate & share
Tick Study: Yale School of Public Health
EHHD Employment Opportunity: Public Health Nurse
FDA Recall: CT Oysters Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus
FREE COVID test kits: Order by Friday 3/8/24
FDA Alert: Cinnamon recall for elevated lead levels
PRODUCT RECALL: Sandford Croquet set
EHHD offering free vaccine (COVID & Flu) for children
RECALL: elevated lead content
New: Sodium Chloride damage report form for homeowners now available!
FOOD SERVICE: Safe Reopening After Power Outage
DPH press release RE: storm power outage and risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
RECALL: craft buttons / contain lead
CT reports first deaths from RSV & Influenza for 2023 flu season
Office closed in observance of Veterans' Day
EHHD offering free vaccine (COVID & Flu) for children
FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon
FEMA plans wireless alert for October 4, 2023 at approximately 2:20PM
Mosquitoes carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis trapped in Eastern Highlands Health District Towns
FREE COVID-19 test kits: ORDER TODAY
FREE Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children
Positive Mosquitos for West Nile Virus in Local Communities - EHHD Press Release
Four confirmed cases of Powassan virus infection in CT this year - DPH Press Release
Severe Vibrio Vulnificus Infections contracted from consumption of shellfish an/or exposure to salt or brackish water - DPH Press Release
Salmonella Outbreak associated with Ground Beef - DPH Press Release
Extreme Heat & Humidity Advisory: Wednesday 7/26 - Sunday 7/30
Join Our Team as an Environmental Health Inspector
Tick-borne Disease Awareness & Prevention Summer Forums Hosted by EHHD
DEEP Air Quality Index
Guidance on Measles during Summer Travel Season
CT DPH consumption advisories for certain fish species in 11 waterbodies in Connecticut
Air Quality Index & Guidance for Dense Smoke in CT
2nd Bivalent Boosters for Covid-19 NOW available for immunocompromised individuals and people 65 years and older
Changes to Farmers Market Food Vendor Licensing Requirements
Environmental Health Intern Opportunity
April 22nd National Drug Take Back Events
Sanitarian II Job Opportunity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the immediate discontinuation of use of EZriCare Artificial Tears.
Radon Awareness Presentation at the Bentley Memorial Library, Bolton has been postponed until January 30, at 6:30PM
EHHD Closed Monday, Jan 16th for MLK Day
Public Hearing Notice
Kids Flu vaccine clinic in Scotland CT
Winter Tick Activity
Lead Recall - Stashables Finger Skateboard Ramp Sets
Private Well Testing Workshop - Monday Nov 28th
Important information regarding RSV
Changes to Private Well Testing Laws - CGS Sec. 19a-37
Coventry Lake Algae Bloom - Public Health Advisory Terminated
Coventry Lake Public Health Advisory August 5 2022 UPDATE
Updates on Coventry Lake Algae Bloom
Town of Coventry: Coventry Lake Announcement 7/22/2022
EHHD: Public Health Advisory for Coventry Lake 7/22/2022
CT DPH Announces State's 1st Monkeypox case
Letter to Cosmetology Businesses
CT DPH Updates Drinking Water Action Level for Per And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
CT DPH Confirms Year's Second Case of Powassan Virus
Job Opportunity - Environmental Health Inspector
Public Hearing Notice -Proposed Eastern Highlands Health District Sanitary Code, Section 5, Barbershop, Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Nail Salon and Spa
Connecticut Department Of Public Health Confirms Year’s First Case Of Powassan Virus
Narcan Administration Training 5/12/2022 Virtual (Zoom)
Community Health Needs Assessment: YOUR input needed
Important information for owners and operators of barber shops, nail salons, hair salons and other cosmetology
Connecticut DPH And DEEP Issue Advisory For Fish Caught In The Hockanum River
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Position
Food Service License Renewals - Important information
4/26/22 Snack & Learn about Heart Health - Tolland
5/10/22 Snack & Learn about Heart Health - Willington
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE
Masking Call to Action
State of CT Initiative to distribute home test kits - Frequently Asked Questions
Health Advisory: Lower Bolton Lake is experiencing a blue-green algae bloom
Important Information for Food Service Establishments
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Hot Topic of the Day
Employment opportunity
FY 21/22 PROPOSED BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Drive-through Flu Clinic - Nov 7th
Guidelines for Private Well Users in times of Drought or Low Precipitation
COVID Data
Job Opening: EHHD Public Health Nurse
COVID-19 Testing Events
Employment Opportunity
COVID-19 Prevention Flyer
ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE!
Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2020
COVID-19 Myths
Guidance for Reopening Restaurants
Guidance for reopening Salons and Barbershops
How to Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home for Frontline Healthcare Workers
COVID-19 Symptom Management
CDC's DIY CLOTH FACE COVERING INSTRUCTIONS
30 Days to Slow The Spread
Guidance for Taking Care of Someone with COVID-19
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health:Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation
Letter to Barbers, hairdressers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians
COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Providers
15 DAYS TO SLOW THE SPREAD
Important information for Food service establishments
COVID-19 Information for Food Service Operators
Household Planning for COVID-19
Eastern Highlands Health District COVID-19 Prevention
Preventing the Flu is in Your Hands
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
2019 Novel Coronavirus
GOVERNOR LAMONT TELLS RESIDENTS STATE CLOSELY MONITORING FOR POSSIBLE CASES OF CORONAVIRUS
Free Radon Test Kits 2019-2020
Public Forum - Cosmetology Businesses: Save the date!
Connecticut DPH reports First Influenza Deaths of 2019-2020 Season;Urges Residents to Get a Flu Shot
DPH Now Reporting a Total of 38 Vaping-Related Lung Injury Cases
Intern opportunity
DPH Confirms 4th case of Measles in CT for 2019
Rabies Advisory 10-23-2019
Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Opportunity 10 26 2019
Press Release: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Update
DPH Announces Second Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
CT Department of Public Health reports two additional cases of Severe Lung Injury related to Vaping
Connecticut Department of Public Health Advises CT Residents to Continue to Take Extra Precaution to Prevent Contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis
DPH Cautions State Residents To Take Extra Precautions to Avoid Mosquitoes
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Activity in the Area
Opioid Misuse, Abuse and Overdose Presentation in Tolland
Prescription Drug Take Back Event
MRC Training Opportunity - Disaster Training
Job Opportunity - Sanitarian
The Importance of Vaccinations
Recruiting Now! Medical Aid Station Team
Sanitarian position available
Drug Take Back Day
Free Community Narcan Training
Environmental Health Inspector opportunity
National Public Health Week
MARCH 10-16 MARKS NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK – CT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE PRIVATE WELL OWNERS TO TEST THEIR WATER
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Chief Sanitarian Position
Public Hearing
Proposed Budgets & Fee Schedule for FY 2019/2020
Free Radon Test Kits from EHHD
2 Flu Clinics being held in December
Romaine Lettuce Health Alert
NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK IS OCT. 21-27
Access Health CT Open Enrollment Info Session
Until Help Arrives and See Something, Say Something Trainings
2018 Flu Clinics
National Drug Take Back Day Event - 10/27/2018
CTDPH update on West Nile Virus
Lower Bolton Lake Blue-green algae bloom
New Car Safety Seat Guidlines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
September is National Immunization Awareness Month
Free Hepatitis A Vaccination Clinics held by CT Dept. of Public Health
New Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2018
GOV. MALLOY REMINDS RESIDENTS OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP THE MOST VULNERABLE BEAT THE HEAT
Until Help Arrive - Free Training
FDA Model Food Code Update
OPIOID USE: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
Until Help Arrives
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Planning for Care & Protecting Your Assets as You Age
RESCHEDULED - Technical Standards Training
Preventing the Flu is in your hands!
Flu Clinic in Coventry - Sat. Feb. 17
Free Flu Shots - Sat. Jan 27
Flu Season Intensifying, DPH Strongly Recommends Flu Shotfor CT Residents Who Haven’t Received One Yet
Free Radon Test Kits from EHHD
Tips to Stay Safe in Cold Weather
Carbon Monoxide Safety
SEVERE COLD ALERT
October is Breat Cancer Awareness Month
Flu Season Information and Upcoming Clinics
Protect your Health Around Animals
GOV. MALLOY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS PROVIDE STORM PREPAREDNESS TIPS AS HEIGHT OF HURRICANE SEASON APPROACHES
FDA MODEL FOOD CODES ARE COMING
Free Private Well Water Testing
Fee Schedule FY 17-18
Some Private Wells in Connecticut Test High for Naturally Occurring Arsenic, Uranium
State Mosquito Monitoring Program Begins Testing for Mosquito-borne Viral Diseases
Commit to Quit Program Aims to Snuff Out Tobacco Use in Connecticut
“BLAST” Away Your Risk For Lyme Disease!
JOB OPENING: Sanitarian I /Environmental Health Inspector
“IF I CATCH IT, CAN I EAT IT?” - CTDPH Annual Fish Advisory
Intern Position opening for Summer 2017
With Major Winter Storm Forecast for Tomorrow, DPH Warns of Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes
National Groundwater Awareness Week: March 5-11
Join the Conversation:The Opioid Epidemic: Our Communities, Our Concern
Generation Found: A free screening of the film about addiciton and recovery
DPH- Time to test for Radon
CT Ranks 3rd in Overall US Health
EHHD Annual Report 2015-2016
Upcoming Community Flu Clincs hosted by Visiting Nurse & Health Services
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 - NEW FEE SCHEDULE
Job Opportunity: EHHD Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
What Connecticut Residents Should Know About Zika Virus and Mosquito Management
Free Lyme Disease Awareness EveForum on May 22nd, 2016
EHHD Releases a "Healthy Communities Toolkit"
Information regarding Lead in Drinking Water
February is National Heart Health Awareness Month
DPH Update on Zika Virus
Radon Awareness: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health and Home
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: A Life Saving Gift!
Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season
Tips For a Healthy and Stress Free Holiday Season
Test
2014-2015 Annual Report now online
Childhood Conversation Club: Free Classes for Kids!
American Diabetes Month: Information to Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Breast Cancer Awareness
Hurricane information from the Department of Public Health
Power outages: Guidelines for Food Service Establishments
Breast Cancer Awareness
Click Here to Learn Where You Can Get Your Flu Shot
2015 EHHD Community Flu Shot Schedule and Locations
WNV Update: 5 Human Cases Reported in the State
DEEP Announce 2nd Round of Good Deals for Good Neighbors Program
With Hot Weather, Risk Of West Nile Virus Continues
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Tips On Eating Right and Keeping Your Family Healthy
Residents Urged To Avoid Mosquito Bites Due To Increase In Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Flu Season Preparation Information
Stay Safe in the Heat! Click Here for Information on Avoiding Heat Related Illness.
DPH Circular Letter - Sewage Tank Covers, Risers & Safety Devices
Summer 2015 Health and Safety Tips
FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015
Behavior Health Risks Among Eastern Highlands Adults, 2011-2013
Water System Advisory Committee
2014 Tolland County Community Health Needs Assessment
Press Release - Sun Safety Awareness
EHHD Observes Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Safe Drinking Water Workshop
Intern Opportunity
The Eastern Highlands Health District Community Health Action Response Team receives a $100,000 grant from the American Planning Association through its Plan4Health program to combat two determinants of chronic disease—lack of physical activity and lack o
2015 Technical Standards’ Seminars
National Groundwater Awareness Week!
DPH Issues Tips to Safely Remove Snow
Blizzard Preparedness Information for Residents and Restaurants
Town of Mansfield Press Release 1/26/15
DPH offers Free private well water testing
DPH - Time to test for Radon
January 15, 2015: Public Hearing
Food Safety During the Holidays
DPH - Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning
GOV. MALLOY: STATE LAUNCHES EBOLA INFORMATION WEBSITE
Water System Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Water System Advisory Committee Meeting - Agenda
Private Well Water Testing
DEEP Grant Program Aims to Replace or Remove Inefficient Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces
Ebola - Questions and Answers from CDC
DPH - Insect Repellents
State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus
Press Release - Smoke Free Environments
Press Release - Self Blood Pressure Monitoring Program
DPH Summer Safety Tips
DPH Safe Gardening Fact Sheet
Press Release - Medical Reserve Corps
Press Release - EHHD acquires Hybrid vehicles
IT RFQ FAQs
Tips to Safely Remove Snow
Test your home for Radon
DPH Issues Tips to Stay Safe in Cold Weather
DPH Reminds Residents of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Septic Installers School
Septic Smart Week September 23-27
DEEP Closing Camp Grounds in Pachaug State Forest
Protect yourself from West Nile Virus and EEE
Healthy CT Forums
Pomegranate Kernel Recall
Heatwave Means Poor Air Quality Expected for Tuesday June 25th
Outdoor Workers Reminded to Keep Heat Stress in Mind
Play It Safe In The Sun
EHHD RFQ - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN UPDATE/ASSESSMENT
DEEP Forecasts Unhealthy Air May 30-June 1
DPH: Take Steps to Prevent Tick Bites
DPH Issues annual fish consumption advisory
National Public Health Week 2013
CT DPH recommends tesing for arsenic and uranium in private well wather
After the storm...
Free Flublock Clinic
FLU INFORMATION
Food Safety During the Holidays
VNA Clinics
Guidance for setting up temporary potable water hydrant
October 30 Press Release
Guidance from the State of Wisconsin on Toxic Blue Green Algae Blooms
Lower Bolton Lake Blue-green algae bloom
VNAEast Health Screenings & Clinics August
VNAEast Health Screenings & Clinics September
REGULATED COMMUNITY SURVEY
COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNER SURVEY
Parents, Teens & Tobacco
CT DPH announces The Connecticut Efficient Healthy Homes Initiative
Fee Schedule - Effective July 1, 2012
DPH Issues Health Issues Tips to Stay Safe during the Warm Weather
Smoking Cessation Program offered to residents of Ashford and Willington
Radon Month: Test Your Home!
Moth Ball Warning
January 2012 VNAEast Health Screenings Schedule
Family Health History FREE on-line tool
Food Safety during the Holidays
Winter Storm Alfred Recovery Update
Find a Local Flu Clinic
West Nile
Hurricane Recovery Information for Residents
Hurricane Recovery Information for Food Establishments
Action Institute Agenda & Registration
Action Institute Information Request
Nathan Hale School SRTS Survey
Southeast School SRTS Parent Survey
ADVISORY CONCERNING FLOODING AND WELL WATER
RECALL NOTICE: Reduced Fat Jiffy Peanut Butter
DPH issues warning on hair straightening products
FREE Radon Kits
New Vaccine Requirements for Children in Day Care - Effective January 1, 2011
Flu Clinics
Daycare or Group Home Inspection Application (PDF)
Application & Guidelines for Temporary Food Service Event - Farmers Market (PDF)
Engineered and Non-Engineered Plan Review & Approval Requirements (PDF)
Staking Verification Memo for Engineer Designed Systems (PDF)
How to Sign Up to Be a Volunteer
Farm to Table Dinner
Hurricane Sandy Information