Health Department

Departments

Health Department

The Health Department is committed to providing exceptional professional service to our community to improve the quality of life through the promotion of health, prevention of disease and injury, and fostering a healthy environment.

Primary Programs and Services

Environmental Health: Fostering a safe and healthful environment by monitoring health, investigating hazards and enforcement of the Connecticut Public Health Code. Performing inspections of facilities such as restaurants and salons, conducts soil testing and review plans for subsurface sewage disposal systems, and investigate complaints of public health importance.
Community Health: Monitor, investigate, and respond to reports of disease in our community. Provide outreach and education to the public, schools, businesses, and act as a resource for public health information.
Emergency Preparedness: Collaboration with our DEMHS Region 1 and regional Healthcare Coalition partners to develop plans to prepare for and respond to urgent situations such as infectious disease outbreaks, natural disaster, extreme weather or other public health emergencies.