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	WWHD offers Skin Cancer Screening The Westport Weston Health District, Robin Oshman, M.D. of Westport, and the American Academy of Dermatology team up to celebrate National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month by providing full body skin cancer screenings on Sunday, May 6, from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Health District, 180 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Screenings are free and open to adolescents and adults of all ages who are not regularly screened by their own dermatologist or physician.....more>>
	Sign up for our Live Well program 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 and the Westport Department of Human Services have partnered to offer this free six week workshop at the Center for Senior Activities, beginning April 26.....more>>
	Download the latest brochure from the Septic Education Task Force of Westport Download our new brochure that answers the question, "Are YOU drinking recycled wastewater" and fin r septic system (pdf).
	Become a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer! The Westport Weston Health District manages and operates the Westport Weston Wilton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The team receives extensive training on preparing for and responding to public health emergencies, such as setting up and operating mass vaccination clinics, often referred to as Points of Dispensing, or “PODs”. .... find out more>>
	WWHD has Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine The CT Department of Public Health Immunization Program has provided the Westport Weston Health District with a supply of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine in an effort to vaccinate all eligible individuals against pertussis (whooping cough)....more>>
	Are you ready? Download our new 12-page booklet on emergency readiness, or pick up a printed copy at WWHD or the Westport and Weston Town Halls. (pdf,3.7mb) Also, download our Emergency Information Form that you can fill out online for each family member, print and save. And our download our Emergency Checklists to help you prepare everything you'll need.
	What about artificial turf? Cities and towns across Connecticut have increasingly opted for replacement of grass fields with a form of artificial turf that uses recycled rubber tires. Questions have been raised regarding health...more>> Also, on June 18, 2008 the CDC issued a "Health Advisory" on the potential lead exposure in artificial turf....more>>
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