Health and Social Services News & Announcements

East Harford Youth Services Invites Residents to Participate in a Survey to Identify the Perception of Risk / Harm from Marijuan

East Harford Youth Services Invites Residents to Participate in a Survey to Identify the Perception of Risk / Harm from Marijuana & Vaping

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford Department of Youth Services and the East Hartford Local Prevention Council are launching a... more ››

COVID-19 Clinic CANCELLED

The COVID-19 clinic scheduled for tomorrow March 24th from 3 - 7 PM has been cancelled due to the potential for inclement... more ››

men's health

East Hartford to Host “Men’s Health is Community Health” Event

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford is collaborating with UConn Health, My People Community Services, Trinity Health of New... more ››

lead

Lead Poisoning Standards Updated in CT

Universal blood lead screening is mandated in Connecticut. All children between the ages of 9 and 35 months must be tested... more ››

Adoption of the FDA Food Code

March 1, 2023To: All Food Service Facility Owners, Operators and ManagersFrom: Laurence Burnsed, Director of HealthIMPORTANT NOTICE...

test kit

COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit Shelf-Life Extension

On January 11, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted another three-month shelf-life extension... more ››

radon

Free Radon Test Kits Available for East Hartford Residents

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Health Department has partnered with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health to offer a... more ››

mammogram

Book Your Mammography Appointment Today!

The Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute's Mobile Mammography van is coming to the Raymond Library in 2023!This service is aimed at women... more ››

Town of East Hartford Announces Community Toy Drive: Donations Requested through Tuesday, December 6

Town of East Hartford Announces Community Toy Drive

East Hartford, CT - To help brighten the holiday season for children in our community, the Town of East Hartford is conducting a community... more ››

HIV/AIDS

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month

December is HIV/AIDS awareness month.

RSV Cases on the Rise

The Town of East Hartford Health Department is advising residents that Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus, or RSV... more ››

East Hartford Health Department Offers  Flu and COVID-19 Booster Clinics

East Hartford Health Department Offers Flu and COVID-19 Booster Clinics

East Hartford, CT – The East Hartford Health Department is offering residents two additional flu and COVID-19 booster dose clinics during... more ››

drug take back

Health Department to Give Out Narcan Kits at Drug Take Back Day 2022!

East Hartford, CT-  With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, East Hartford Police and the East Hartford Health... more ››

national preparedness month

September is National Preparedness Month!

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for... more ››

Flu Season is Coming Up

Flu Vaccination Information

East Hartford, CT - While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during... more ››

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

East Hartford, CT - While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month ... more ››

East Hartford Health Department Shares Resources to Inform Residents about Preventing the Spread of Monkeypox

East Hartford Health Department Shares Resources to Inform Residents about Preventing the Spread of Monkeypox

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Health Department are advising residents to access educational... more ››

NIAM

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-... more ››

deterra

Safely Destroy Medications At Home

At-Home Drug Deactivation- A Solution to a Growing EpidemicPrevention is more than dispensing less, it's about removing the abundant supply... more ››

ihealth

iHealh COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Shelf Life Extended

East Hartford, CT - The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a three-month extension for the iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid... more ››

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