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.
Did you know that naloxone (narcan) is placed in or near many public AED boxes in our community? If you think someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, you can save a life! Call 9-1-1, Report an 'unresponsive person' and administer the naloxone if it could be from opioids.
Yes, that time of year when the zucchini is filling the fridge! Fruits & Veggies are healthy fuel for your busy body.
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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.
