Eastern Highlands Health District - Preventing Illness and Promoting Wellness for Communities in Eastern Connecticut

Andover
Ashford
Bolton
Chaplin
Columbia
Coventry
Mansfield
Scotland
Tolland
Willington

Sun Safety

Skin Cancer Prevention Program

This program, which is supported by a Preventative Health Block Grant administered by the State Department of Public Health, provides free training sessions on how to prevent skin cancer from over exposure to ultraviolet rays. It is offered to daycare providers who receive certificates of participation upon completion of the program. The program is also available to all ages of students, community groups, employees and other interested individuals within the District. Sun Safety packets are also available for EHHD community or school functions. Please contact the office at 860-429-3361 for more information.

EPA Sun Safety Action Tips
SunWise for Kids
EnviroFlash UV Index provides free UV Index information in the location of your choice. This service provides email notifications about UV Alert days as well as next day UV Index forecasts.