News and Events
Go Red for Women - National Wear Red Day is February 2, 2007! - posted 01.19.07
Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men AND women? The good news is that heart disease can be largely prevented. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on February 2, 2007 - National Wear Red Day. By joining together with thousands of others across the county and wearing red on this day, you'll help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.
Go Red for Women empowers women with knowledge and tools so they can take positive action to reduce their risks of heart disease and stroke and to protect their health. For more information visit the Go Red for Women Site today! Learn more about cardiovascular disease in our Healthy Living Section and about our new Celebrate Health Program that focuses on cardiovascular disease education and prevention in African-Americans.
Connecticut QuitLine helps Tobacco Users Quit for a Healthy New Year - posted 01.08.07
The State of Connecticut
Department of Public Health encourages all tobacco users to call the
Connecticut QuitLine for free help at 1-866-END-HABIT (1-866-363-4224).
The CT QuitLine offers free information and cessation support from
professionally trained Quit Coaches and is open seven days a week from 8
AM to Midnight. For more information about tobacco cessation, visit our
Healthy Living Section or
read the press release about the QuitLine here:
Connecticut QuitLine
Information
Give Kids A Smile Day - posted 01.03.07
Friday, February 2nd is the
2007 Give Kids A Smile Day. New London County dentists will be offering
one time free dental care to the county's children who are uninsured and cannot
afford dental care. There are a limited number of treatment spots
available - call 860.448.4045, ext. 353 today to register. Download the
Give Kids A Smile Day information here:
Give Kids A Smile Day Flyer
District Re-Licensure - posted 12.04.06
District licenses for food service establishments, vendors/caterers, lodging establishments and public pools expire December 31, 2006 and must be renewed prior to January 1, 2007 in order for your establishment to be in compliance with the Public Health Code. Re-licensure packets have been mailed to all establishments in the District and include an application and information on applicable statutes, regulations and fees. If you have a question about licensing, please contact Steve Mansfield, Assistant Director, Environmental Health Services.
An important part of re-licensure for class III and IV food service establishments is verifying that you have a designated alternate on staff. The District's CAFE Program can help!
CDC Announces National Influenza Vaccination Week - posted 11.21.06
Every year, 5-20% of the population becomes infected with influenza virus. More than 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized from influenza complications and about 36,000 people die from influenza. Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza and its severe complications.
To help raise awareness about the important of influenza vaccination the United States, the CDC has designated November 27th-December 3rd as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). For information about influenza vaccinations - including high-risk population guidelines and information about local 'flu clinics', please visit our Flu Info page in our Healthy Living section.
SMILES Newsletter Released - posted 10.30.06
The SMILES Oral Health Collaborative is pleased to announce the release of SMILES Outlook, its first annual report to educators and health professionals in Southeastern Connecticut. The newsletter provides information and results from Smiles on the Move and Brighter Smiles, the county's two In School Dental Programs developed and implemented by SMILES' partners. By partnering federally qualified health centers with New London County public schools, SMILES has made it possible for children to receive dental cleanings, x-rays and sealants without leaving school. For more information, please visit the SMILES page in our Programs Section. Read the SMILES Outlook Newsletter here:
GASP Coalition Highlighted - posted 10.19.06
In the October 12, 2006 edition of the Mystic River Press, the Incumbent's Corner featured Town of Groton Mayor Harry Watson, who highlighted the work of Ledge Light Health District's GASP Coalition and Drug Free Communities Programs. Mayor Watson discussed the exciting work done by the coalition, and the renewal of our federal Drug Free Communities Grant and our new grant from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to conduct a program to prevent underage drinking. Read the full text of the article here:
Mystic River Press article (posted with permission of the Mystic
River Press)
Retirement Announced - posted 10.11.06
Director of Health Francis 'Sam' Crowley has announced his plans to retire in early 2007 after 10 years of dedicated service to the District. The Ledge Light Health District Board of Directors is currently seeking applications for the successor Director. If you have an MPH degree, 5 years of experience in public health and a desire to lead a great team of public health professionals in providing services to our residents, please apply today!
New Website Launched - posted 10.02.06
Thank you for visiting Ledge Light Health District on the web. We have worked to make our new site easy to navigate and filled with lots of helpful information about the District and public health. You can find tips on healthy living, download the forms needed to apply for permits, register a complaint or request and find out about our programs - all from the comfort of your home or office! We welcome your comments or suggestions about the site – please email Jennifer Muggeo, Assistant Director, Administration/Finance. The next phase of our site redesign will include more interactive features, including access to property records and email alerts – stay tuned!
