Take steps to reduce the chance of illness from food. Wash hands with soap before starting & between each step in a recipe if handling different types of ingredients. Rinse produce before cutting or eating. Avoid cross-contamination: keep raw meat/fish away from ready-to-eat foods. Thoroughly cook meat/fish; & mind the 'danger zone' for holding foods.
The Eastern Highlands Health District provides local governmental public health services to the towns of Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Scotland, Tolland, and Willington, CT.
September is suicide prevention month. If you or someone you know is in crisis or just needs to ask questions, 9-8-8 is a valuable resource. 24/7 help. 24/7 answers. 24/7 professional response. You can make a difference.
September is Preparedness Month, and there are steps to take and resources to find so you and your family are ready for most any emergency. How many of these can you check off this month? Find tips, resources, lists and helpful info at Ready.gov
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EHHD works to protect the health of the community through providing a variety of environmental health services.
In an effort to promote wellness, various programs, initiatives, and resources are available through the District Health Education Program.
Developing, updating, and training on public health emergency preparedness plans help strengthen public health infrastructure.
