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 […]
2 Flu Clinics being held in December
EHHD is participating in the STATE FLU VACCINATION DAYS to bring you TWO (2) SATURDAY OPTIONS to receive your flu shot. Click HERE for additional information.
Romaine Lettuce Health Alert
Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK IS OCT. 21-27
NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK IS OCT. 21-27: DPH URGES PARENTS TO TEST YOUNG CHILDREN FOR LEAD, KNOW AND FIX LEAD HAZARDS AROUND YOUR HOME
Access Health CT Open Enrollment Info Session
Access Health CT is hosting a Healthy Chat at Tolland High School on Wednesday, October 24th from 6:00-7:30pm. This is an informational session where current and potential Access Health CT customers can come learn about the Open Enrollment period, plan options, financial help and tips to stay covered. The event is free and light refreshments […]
Until Help Arrives and See Something, Say Something Trainings
Two Free Training on One Night – Tuesday, October 17 from 6-9pm With Until Help Arrives you will 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. If You See Something, Say Something is a brief training to raise your […]
2018 Flu Clinics
National Drug Take Back Day Event – 10/27/2018
AHM Youth and Family Services is hosting a free collection and safe disposal of unwanted medications event. Saturday, October 27th, 2018 10am – 2pm at RHAM High School – 85 Wall Street, Hebron , CT This service is FREE and Anonymous. No Questions Asked. Medication must be in original containers, with name crossed out The […]
CTDPH update on West Nile Virus
Four More Human Cases of West Nile Virus Identified in Connecticut
Lower Bolton Lake Blue-green algae bloom
HEALTH ALERT(pdf) Lower Bolton Lake is experiencing a Blue-green algae bloom. Cell count results were 207,000/ml on September 4, 2018. This is significantly higher than the 100,000/ml guidelines recommended by the State Department of Public Health. At these cell count levels, direct exposure to algae tainted water by way of ingestion, inhalation, or contact with […]