EHHD celebrating National Public Health Week April 6-10. Community support + dedicated public health professionals = Healthier Communities!

Parks, open space and complete streets are all Public Health issues. Removing barriers to active lifestyles and recreation build healthier lives! This is Public Health in ACTION!

EHHD public health nurses will be at the Bolton Senior Center April 24, May 7 & May 14 with free blood pressure screening. Find details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org Stop by, say 'hi' & know your numbers! No age or residency requirements.

The EHHD environmental health team works closely with the CT DPH to protect residents and assure safe water: well installation, septic systems, childhood lead poisoning program, and bathing water testing all impact safe water in our community!

Update: Dino Shaped Chicken Nuggets Confirmed Safe ✅ The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted the April 1 alert for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets (“Best If Used By: Feb 10 2027”). Follow-up testing by New York State

While local public health departments help promote and provide vaccines in the community, other aspects of public health are key to creating the vaccine and tracking data to inform the process. Public Health Works.

Please help spread the word that transportation is available for the CT MOM dental clinic (Windham & Tolland county residents)

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Christian Duborg from @cwcseo about how housing affordability & food access connect, and share ideas on improving food and housing systems in CT. 📆 Wednesday, April 15 ⌚️12 PM – 1:30 PM 🥪 Lunch provided 🔗 bit.ly/HousingJustice…

You might have seen the promotions before, but did you notice that they recently announced TRANSPORTATION is AVAILABLE to residents in Windham & Tolland Counties? Keep spreading the news. Everyone deserves dental care. #PreventionMakesUsStronger

Spring is a great time to Know Your Numbers! Take good care of your health. Let us help. Free blood pressure screenings coming up in Mansfield and Bolton. Find details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org

Know an undergrad student who lives in the EHHD area this summer? We have a great opportunity for them!

This weekend. EOSmith High School in Storrs. Doors open at 7am. No residency requirements. Need more info? call 800-688-9372 or find the details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org

Mpox is still circulating—and close, intimate contact can put you at risk. 🛡️ The mpox vaccine is safe and effective, with over 1 million doses given. Most side effects are mild or short-lived, like arm soreness or body aches. Getting vaccinated is a simple step to protect

We will be in Bolton starting next week for blood pressure screenings. Stop by and know your numbers!

Don't miss out on great community resources and opportunities! Find all the details in the EHHD Hot Topics on our homepage today!

Join our team this summer! The EHHD is looking for a university student who would like to have their hands in local public health this summer! Find all the details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org

So many opportunities to know your numbers! EHHD will be in Bolton and Mansfield with this free service. No age or residency requirements. Find details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org