New Car Safety Seat Guidlines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with new guidelines for car seats. The new guidelines are based on the child’s weight rather than just age. The AAP recommends that children remain in a rear-facing car safety seat for as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by […]
September is National Immunization Awareness Month
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness month (NIAM), the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reminds the public that immunizations provide critical health protection throughout the lifespan from infancy though adulthood. Immunizations are one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the20th century and are […]
Free Hepatitis A Vaccination Clinics held by CT Dept. of Public Health
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that free vaccination clinics will be held around the state in the coming months to prevent an outbreak of Hepatitis A among at risk populations. While Connecticut has not seen a Hepatitis A outbreak among at risk populations, including IV– drug users and persons experiencing homelessness, […]
New Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2018
New Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2018
GOV. MALLOY REMINDS RESIDENTS OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP THE MOST VULNERABLE BEAT THE HEAT
GOV. MALLOY REMINDS RESIDENTS OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP THE MOST VULNERABLE BEAT THE HEAT
Until Help Arrive – Free Training
Until Help Arrives is a free class for anyone, ages 13 and older, to learn the basic skills to keep people with life-threatening injuries alive until professional help arrives. You can help if you know what to do. The Eastern Highlands Health District Medical Reserve Corps will be hosting the Until Help Arrives Classes: Thursday, […]
FDA Model Food Code Update
FDA Model Food Code Update Here is a letter from the Director of Health regarding the FDA Model Food Code.
OPIOID USE: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
A Community Forum Hosted by the Second Church Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM, the Second Congregational Church of Coventry will host a community forum on the Opioid Epidemic affecting Connecticut towns which has resulted in the death of a number of Coventry residents. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show […]
Until Help Arrives
Until Help Arrives is a free class for anyone, ages 13 and older, to learn the basic skills to keep people with life-threatening injuries alive until professional help arrives. You can help if you know what to do. The Eastern Highlands Health District Medical Reserve Corps will be hosting two Until Help Arrives Classes: Class […]
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Is your asthma out of control?! Using your rescue inhaler frequently? Missing school or work due to asthma? Hospitalized or an emergency room visit in the last 6 months due to asthma? Ask your health care provider about an Asthma Action Plan and a referral to the FREE Putting on AIRS asthma intervention […]