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Health & Social Services

The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives.

Director of Health and Social Services Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez
Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez, DNP, MPH, MSN, RN
Director of Health & Social Services

The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives. This includes disease surveillance, outbreak response, community health education, health inspections, and policy development and implementation.

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Health and Income: Understanding the Health-Poverty Trap

The aim of the study was to look at the health and earnings of people in different income categories to see how people’s health relates to their income.

April 12, 2024

Public Health
World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, 2024

Breathe Easy: Unlocking Insights for Tuberculosis Awareness

March 24th was World Tuberculosis Day – learn about the risk factors for TB today!

March 28, 2024

Public Health
Health Alert: Oysters from Westport CT

Health Alert: Recall of Certain Oysters from Westport, Connecticut due to Norovirus

Shellfish contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems.

March 18, 2024

Public Health

May

9

Commission for People with Disabilities Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:00pm
Virtual

Jun

13

Commission for People with Disabilities Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 2024
6:00pm
Virtual

Sep

12

Commission for People with Disabilities Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00pm
Virtual

Health & Social Services