Public Health Services and Information for Our Communities
The Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) announces its upcoming events including, “Let’s Chat” series. 1/30/2020 Weston Library Lobby: Blood pressure screening. Time:10am to 1pm 2/13/2020 Weston Library: Hypertension educational class. Time: 11:30am to 2pm 3/5/2020 Weston Library: Let’s Chat “What is emotional trauma?” Presented by The Rowan Center’s Director… Read more““Let’s Chat” Events”
Novel Coronavirus: update Mark A.R. Cooper, Director of Health for the Westport Weston Health District stated today that the Health District continues to closely monitor the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)…. Read more“Novel Coronavirus Update”
The Westport Weston Health District is actively monitoring the Coronavirus situation and is prepared to work closely with the State Health Department and CDC to contain it should the virus be found in Connecticut. Although a few cases have been identified in several countries, including the USA, currently the majority… Read more“Westport Weston Health District Monitoring Coronavirus”
Mark A. R. Cooper, Director of Health for the Westport Weston Health District, announced today that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory indicating that influenza activity remains high and can cause severe disease in some people. It is not too late to get the flu vaccine; the… Read more“It’s Not too Late to Get the Flu Vaccine”
Mark A. R. Cooper, Director of Health for the Westport Weston Health District announced today that the State of Connecticut has found no additional virus isolates from the most recent mosquito pools collected across the State at the end of October. The State has completed its mosquito trap collections for… Read more“UPDATE: West Nile and EEE Virus”
Click link below for more information. Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments to Safely Reopen after a Power Outage
The misuse and abuse of prescription medication and opioids has become a real public health concern in Connecticut. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. It is important to understand that many opioid addictions and… Read more“The Opioid Crisis Hits Home: Stories from Connecticut”
Have your cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked with our office nurse for only $30. For an additional $25 you can meet with the Director of Clinical Care for a brief discussion and to calculate your *ASCVD risk with recommendations to present to your primary care provider. *Note: Atherosclerotic… Read more“New Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Services Offered”
The Westport Weston Health District has been keeping a close watch on all outbreak news (in and outside our state) and has been advising vaccinations for prevention. Measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world. A yearly estimate of 10 million people are infected with measles with… Read more“Measles Update”
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals caused by infection of the brain and spinal cord. In domestic animals and people, infection with the rabies virus is nearly always fatal. In the United States, where rabies in dogs has been largely eliminated, rabies is still widespread in wild life populations,… Read more“Rabies Information”
When traveling outside the United States, you must take certain precautions to ensure the safety and health of you and your family. The Westport Weston Health District can assist you in determining your need for immunizations and preventive measures before you travel. The Health District Traveler’s Immunization Clinic offers vaccinations,… Read more“Traveling Abroad Or Need Immunizations?”
The loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food, knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Mark A.R. Cooper, Director… Read more“FOOD SAFETY DURING POWER OUTAGES”
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to… Read more“10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution”
The Town of Westport has developed a new customer service survey for all Land Use Departments including Building, Conservation, Engineering, Planning and Zoning and the Westport Weston Health District. Westport is looking for feedback on peoples’ experience related to the permitting process. The survey is anonymous and will be treated… Read more“Customer Service Satisfaction Survey”
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most common infections found in the United States. More than 19 million men and women are affected each year. In the United States, the overall medical costs associated with STDs are estimated to be approximately $14 billion annually. Although STDs are more… Read more“STD’s Are Still Prevalent Among Teens and Young Adults”