Welcome to Spring....

	Join WWHD's Target Lyme Disease at the “Bite Back for a Cure” Walk/Run on Sunday, April 6 The Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (www.TBDAlliance.org) will host the sixth annual “Bite Back for a Cure” Walk/Run on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Sherwood Island State Park. The event aims to raise funds, increase awareness, promote advocacy and support initiatives to eradicate Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Participants in the event can compete in a three mile or six mile running course, as well as a one mile loop walk....find out more>>
	Travelling Abroad? The Travelers Immunization Clinic offers vaccinations, preventive medications, counseling to prevent travel illnesses, and computer printout listing country advisories, counselor information and immunization requirements. Find out more>>
	Arsenic in Water Wells Surveys of water wells have been conducted in several New England States, including some areas of Connecticut. There is Arsenic present in very low quantities in some wells. Should we be concerned? Find out more! Arsenic and Groundwater and Health Implications [PDF] See results of a Weston Arsenic Study [PDF]
	Use Pesticides Wisely Residents are concerned about safe Pesticide use in their neighborhoods. Whether you hire a professional or purchase pesticides at the local hardware store to apply yourself, please be safe and use pesticides wisely>>
	Become a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer! The Westport Weston Health District manages and operates the Westport Weston Wilton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The team receives extensive training on preparing for and responding to public health emergencies, such as setting up and operating mass vaccination clinics, often referred to as Points of Dispensing, or “PODs”. .... find out more>>