Take steps to reduce the chance of illness from food. Wash hands with soap before starting & between each step in a recipe if handling different types of ingredients. Rinse produce before cutting or eating. Avoid cross-contamination: keep raw meat/fish away from ready-to-eat foods. Thoroughly cook meat/fish; & mind the 'danger zone' for holding foods.
The Eastern Highlands Health District provides local governmental public health services to the towns of Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Scotland, Tolland, and Willington, CT.
EHHD makes it easy to Know Your Numbers! Stop by one of our FREE screenings. Find details for this and other FREE blood pressure control resources in Hot Topics at EHHD.org
Space is still available for anyone who has risk factors for high blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure! Call the EHHD office for more info or find details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org Class is FREE. Home monitor is FREE. Register today!
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EHHD works to protect the health of the community through providing a variety of environmental health services.
In an effort to promote wellness, various programs, initiatives, and resources are available through the District Health Education Program.
Developing, updating, and training on public health emergency preparedness plans help strengthen public health infrastructure.
