Westport Weston Health District
Public Health Services and Information for Our Communities
Looking for a new lease on life? Want to age successfully and in comfort? Do you want to be a take-charge kind of person? Then LIVE WELL is right for you! The Westport Weston Health District will offer Live Well, a free six week workshop at the Westport Center for… Read more“LIVE WELL IN WESTPORT”
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“Costumer Service Satisfaction Survey”
Every month the Westport Weston Health District publishes a calendar of events that highlights programs, health screenings and clinics that are offered to the community. Our goal is to promote healthy life style choices through education and counseling. To see a list of events, please click on the following link… Read more“Westport Weston Health District’s Monthly Calendar”
Do you have concerns about falling? The Westport Weston Health District, in partnership with the Westport Weston Family YMCA, will offer A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to decrease your fear of falling and increase your activity levels. Participants learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for… Read more“A Matter of Balance”
Whether you’re a weekend gardener or an avid hiker, pet owner or parent, you’ll benefit from hearing the latest research on tick-borne disease prevention. This program covers the complete “tool box” of protective options along with early symptom information. Everyone new to Connecticut will benefit from learning more about Lyme… Read more“How to Stay Safe From Ticks and Still Enjoy the Great Outdoors”
The misuse and abuse of prescription medication and opioid-based drugs has increased significantly over the years to become a public health concern in Connecticut. Between 2009 –2014, there were nearly 2,000 accidental and unintentional opioid involved deaths that occurred in 152 of Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns. The demographic breakdown… Read more“The Opioid Crisis Hits Home: Stories from Connecticut”
The CDC reports that flu activity continues to increase throughout the nation and is wide-spread in Connecticut. The Westport Weston Health District still has vaccine available and if you have not received your annual flu vaccination, you are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible! Mark Cooper, Director of… Read more“Flu Cases On The Rise”