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WWHD to host Emergency Response forum on Jan. 30The recent storms of Irene and Alfred had a significant impact on Connecticut residents and tested the emergency response capabilities of towns throughout the state. WWHD will host a public forum on Monday, Jan. 30 for residents and the town’s emergency responders to discuss personal and the town’s preparedness experience....more>> |
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Find out about Radon with free test kitsThe Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) encourages all residents to test for radon in their homes. A limited number of do-it-yourself radon testing kits will be available at no charge to residents during the month of January. Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas that is formed from the radioactive decay of radium and uranium, which occurs naturally...more>> |
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Sign up for our Live Well programLooking 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 two different locations and times. Choose the workshop most convenient for you.....more>> Download Flyer>> [PDF] |
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We're recruiting study participants for a Lyme and other tickborne disease prevention study!WWHD is assisting the CT Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control to determine if tickborne diseases can be prevented with a single pesticide application to yards... Find out more!
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Download the latest brochure from the Septic Education Task Force of WestportDownload our new brochure that answers the question, "Are YOU drinking recycled wastewater" and find out all about your septic system (pdf). |
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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>> |
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WWHD has Whooping Cough (Pertussis) VaccineThe 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>> |
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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. |
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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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