Planning for Care & Protecting Your Assets as You Age
e are living longer and needing more care as we age. It’s important to understand the types of care that are available, how you can pay for them and how to protect your assets from long-term care costs. This workshop is designed for people in their 50’s and 60’s who want to be informed and […]
RESCHEDULED – Technical Standards Training
The Technical Standards Training event originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Mansfield has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Mansfield Technical Standards Training Event: Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Training time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Mansfield Town Hall Council Chambers, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT. On-Site parking will be […]
Preventing the Flu is in your hands!
Flu viruses are spread from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it & then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. The most important step in preventing the flu is be getting the flu shot […]
Flu Clinic in Coventry – Sat. Feb. 17
The Eastern Highlands Health District is partnering with Hartford Healthcare at Home to offer flu shots for kids age 3-18 and adult (18+) from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Coventry High School Cafeteria, 78 Ripley Hill Road, Coventry, CT 06238. Please be aware that this flu clinic will be unable to provide flu shots for any children under […]
Free Flu Shots – Sat. Jan 27
Connecticut Flu Vaccination Day Saturday, January 27th As the flu is widespread in Connecticut, the Department of Public Health is designating January 27, 2018, as Flu Vaccination Day. Since the start of this year’s flu season, in Connecticut over 615 people have been hospitalized with confirmed cases of influenza and 21 people have died including […]
Flu Season Intensifying, DPH Strongly Recommends Flu Shotfor CT Residents Who Haven’t Received One Yet
HARTFORD – The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that this year’s flu virus has thus far been particularly severe among people aged 65 and older, with that age group accounting for 70 percent of all patients who have been hospitalized with influenza. In addition, DPH reports: A steep increase in the number […]
Free Radon Test Kits from EHHD
January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the US. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium, and is found in rock, soil & water. While radon in outdoor air poses […]
Tips to Stay Safe in Cold Weather
Hartford – In extreme cold temperatures, exposed skin can become frost bitten in just a matter of minutes. When the extreme cold hits, it is important you do what you can to stay warm. Here are some things you can do to help beat the cold: • Dress in layers. This helps keep […]
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless & deadly gas. During natural disasters such as blizzards & ice storms, or when electricity is off for long periods of time, people turn to other sources of power & heat such as gasoline-powered generators, charcoal grills, gas ovens and fireplaces/wood stoves. For the Carbon Monoxide Fact sheet, […]
SEVERE COLD ALERT
Gov. Malloy Activates State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Through Next Tuesday A List of Shelters and Warming Centers Across Connecticut Can be Found by Calling 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in anticipation of temperatures over the next several days that are forecast to be bitter cold with negative wind […]