Hot Topic Archives
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Archived Hot Topics
- RECALL: Nara Organics Infant Formula
- Free PFAS Well Water Testing for Eligible CT Residents
- CT reports first case of measles in 2026
- PRESS RELEASE: Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol
- Blood Pressure Resources & Self-Monitoring Class Schedule
- Healthy Forests=Clean Water Workshop & Field Tour
- Job Openings: Join our Team!
- Celebrate All that Public Health Does with Public Health Week 2026
- Clean Water Festival
- Free Medical Clinic – March 7-8
- Job Opening: Assistant Director of Health/Sanitarian II
- Mobile Health Hub Schedule
- CT Mission of Mercy FREE Dental Clinic
- Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol For Friday Afternoon
- Cold Weather Snap and Finding Warming Centers through 211- ADL video
- Free Blood Pressure Screenings
- Public Hearing Announcement
- Healthy Resolutions: Start Here
- CT DPH reports measles case in Fairfiled County
- Flu & RSV cases increasing: DPH Press Release
- Product RECALL: Lead exposure
- CT DPH Vaccine Guidance Regarding Respiratory Viral Illnesses
- EHHD Employment Opportunity: Public Health Nurse
- Dental access for HUSKY & uninsured: Your voice is requested
- Seasonal Vaccine Clinic Schedule 2025
- Governor Activates Severe Hot Weather Prococol
- FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
- FREE dental clinic: OPEN TO ALL
- 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
- 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
- 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