Community Health Services

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Upcoming AHD Programs Cholesterol Screening – Thursday December 7th 9:00am -11:00am. Lipid profile and glucose $30.  Call 203.227.9571 ext. 235 to book an appointment.

Matter of Balance – We’re excited to offer this 8 week-long program in early 2024. The goal is to reduce fear of falling and improve activity levels through group discussions, role playing and exercise training.  Led by our AHD RN and APRN each week, the 2 hour-long class will be held at the Health District at 180 Bayberry Lane. Call for more information and to sign up.  Ask for Vanessa Hurta, APRN at 203-227-9571 ex 235.

Dates: Thursdays January 4, 2024- February 22, 2024 from 10-12 pm

Traveler Vaccination Services Please Note:  As of 6/1/2023, the travel consultation is $75.  For families traveling with the same itinerary, the first family member is $75 and each additional family member is $40. The vaccine fee schedule is noted in the Travel Packet and prices are subject to change. See fee schedule here

We offer vaccinations recommended for international travel as well as prescription medications to prevent malaria, altitude sickness, etc. Clinic staff will provide consultation on current guidance. Services include vaccinations, preventive medications, counseling to prevent travel illnesses, and a computer printout listing country advisories, consular information and immunization requirements. Available vaccines include Typhoid, Rabies Pre-exposure, Polio Booster, Meningococcal disease, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A and B, along with general adult immunizations boosters. We also issue Yellow Fever certificates, as well as prescriptions for malaria pills, altitude sickness, and antibiotics as needed.

  • Fees payable by cash, MasterCard/Visa or personal check.
  • If an appointment is cancelled, the cancellation must be made within 24 hours, or an office visit charge will be issued.
  • The ideal time to call to book an appointment is 3 to 4 months before date of departure.
Sexually Transmitted Infection/HIV Counseling & Testing Open to all regardless of age or residence. Confidential testing available. $20 fee. Screening available for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV.
Annual Flu Vaccinations Please call to book an appointment. Currently accepting the following insurance plans: Medicare B, Aetna, Cigna, and Connecticare.
Blood Pressure Checks
Free
Routine Immunizations
Routine immunizations and vaccine boosters are available for adults and children. Cash, check, and MC/V accepted.
Home Safety Assessments This is a free service offered to residents. A member of the Health District staff will visit your home to determine if any safety concerns exist. Some of the items on the checklist include: lighting, flooring, footwear, fire protection, stairways, and water temperature. At the completion of the visit, the homeowner is given a copy of the completed home safety and risk assessment with the findings and any recommendations.