For a Healthy Northwest Corner
The Torrington Area Health District provides health services and information to twenty cities, towns and boroughs within the Northwest corner of Connecticut. Our goal is to promote and to protect the physical and environmental well-being of the citizens of the TAHD through direct services, wellness and promotion programs and community efforts.
This website provides information on many of our programs and services, as well as downloads for some of the necessary forms and applications for submission. We will strive to update all necessary information, as well as provide you with links to other informative sites.
This website provides information on many of our programs and services, as well as downloads for some of the necessary forms and applications for submission. We will strive to update all necessary information, as well as provide you with links to other informative sites.
Public Health Nurse Employment Opportunity at the TAHD. Click here
FLU SEASON IS HERE ALREADY!!!
BELOW IS HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THOSE SEEKING INFLUENZA VACCINATION THIS SEASON
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It's Mosquito Season! WNV and EEE precautions must be taken!
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Coronavirus Information
Dial 211 OR 1-800-203-1234 for COVID-19 information
Click Here for official Coronavirus information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Share Facts, Stop Fear
Here are the guidance documents for each of the "Sectors" as they open in the coming weeks. Click the link and find your area of interest.
Sector Rules for Reopening CT
click here for the Patio (outdoor dining) Approval
Guidance for workers in essential businesses including food service who have been exposed to COVID-19
Travel Advisory FAQ plus a link to included states
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
Information for Healthcare Professionals
Information for Daycare establishments
Information for Personal Care Establishments (hair and nail salons etc.)
Resources for Parents and Children from the McCall Center
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital FAQ about drive through testing
Some excellent guidance for Food Service Establishments on re-opening your restaurants
City of Torrington launches its new Community Update, Click HERE
Governor's office launches the 211 info-line for Coronavirus COVID 19 questions
Click here for the Governor's Executive Orders
Check often as this is evolving and changing daily
Click here for a link to the Connecticut Department of Public Health
DPH Coronavirus Info
Governor Lamont Encourages Connecticut Residents to Use the ‘How We Feel’ App to Improve COVID-19 Response. Tap here for more information
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Memory Loss Support Group
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Earn your State required Certified Food Protection Manager
(formerly QFO) certification through the CRA’s ServSafe Manager course.
Click Here for Details
Click here for the registration form
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is offering a smoking cessation class in January.
click here to see details.
Make 2020 the year you quit for good!
September is National Preparedness Month!
But this stuff is good all year long!
Click here for a great graphic on preparing yourself and your family for emergencies or disasters
Disposal of Unused/Unwanted Prescription Medication
Click here for a drop box near you!
https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Drug-Control/Local-Drug-Collection-Boxes
Click here for a drop box near you!
https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Drug-Control/Local-Drug-Collection-Boxes
Rabies
Don't handle wild animals!
Vaccinate your pets!
Click HERE for an excellent brochure on Rabies
Click HERE for information on Animal Rehabilitation
News & Events
Click on the topics below for information
2018 Changes to the Subsurface Sewage Disposal Technical Standards are available. Engineers, Installers, Surveyors, and Sanitarians may sign up for review sessions throughout CT. Click for details.
Click here for a copy of the Technical Standards for Subsurface Sewage Disposal.
Litchfield County Opiate Task Force Brochure.
The State Health Department has released this warning regarding flame retardant chemicals on children's furniture and clothing. Click Here for Information
Commit to Quit FREE Smoking Cessation Help from the State Health Department. Click here for details
Check to see if your local police station has a prescription drug drop box
The CDC has suggestions on how to dispose of your unused medications. See also the great little video above!
Carbon Monoxide Information Poster (pdf)
Alzheimer's Association website with some very good information and help-line - Click here
A nice little graphic from the CDC for Heart Month!
Litchfield County Opiate Taskforce is pleased to offer this Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resource Guide
New guidelines from the State Health Department Laboratory regarding Rabies Testing
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - State Dept. of Public Health has some great information for you, click here.
Keep Your Child from Getting and Spreading Enterovirus D68
TICKS and MOSQUITOES and BEDBUGS and Related Information
- Bedbug graphic with some good practical information. Click Here
- Zika Virus information from the CDC including Travel Advisories and how to protect yourself from this mosquito spread virus, click here
- CDC and Ct. State Health urge people to be tick aware. Powassan Virus information can be found here
- Even the Governor wants you to be Tick Aware!
FOOD AND WATER Related Information
- FDA Food Code information
- Food Service Establishments: Ice and high winds could knock out power, be sure to be "Food Wise".
- Questions about Hand Foot and Mouth Disease, Click here for a well done Q and A
- Fact Sheet on Sodium Chloride (Salt) in private wellsFact Sheet on Sodium Chloride (Salt) in private wells
- CDC offers a great little graphic for home cooking and Salmonella! Click here for the link
- Did you know there was a Global Handwashing Day? The importance of Handwashing. Everyone should read this
- Can you believe there is a National Groundwater Awareness Week? Click here for some recommendations for your well.
