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.
Flu Season is HERE!
Flu vaccine available on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00
until November 19th at the District Office
350 Main Street, 2nd floor (there is an elevator)
Regular Flu Vaccine is still available however,
we are out of "high dose" vaccine for this year.
September is National Preparedness Month!
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
WEEKEND AND TEMPORARY EVENTS
Tis the Season for WEEKEND AND TEMPORARY EVENTS!
If you are planning to serve food at a temporary event you must fill out a temporary food license application found HERE.
You must apply No later than 2 weeks prior to the event to avoid a $100 late fee!
Complete instructions for setting up a temporary event can be found HERE
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.
