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WWHD to offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings on May 5

WWHD, 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 5, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at the Health District....more>>
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Arsenic in Water Wells

Surveys of water wells have been conducted in several New England States, including some areas of Connecticut. There is Arsenic present in very low quantities in some wells. Should we be concerned?  Find out more!

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

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.
Download PDF file from State Health Department

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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