Health Alert: Do Not Eat Some Oysters; Potentially Contaminated with Campylobacter

The FDA is telling restaurants and food sellers not to serve, sell, or keep certain oysters.

Jul 30, 2024

Health Alert: Recall of Boar's Head products due to possible Listeria contamination expanded

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. is recalling all liverwurst and certain other deli meats due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Jul 30, 2024

Protecting Against Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Carry

Mosquitos can spread diseases like West Nile Virus. Here are some tips on how you can avoid their bite.

Jul 16, 2024

Mayor Ganim Issues Statement on the Passing of Mary Moran

Today, Mayor Ganim issued a statement regarding the passing of former Mayor of Bridgeport, Mary Moran:

Jul 10, 2024

Political Violence and Health

A new study shows that most American’s detest violence, yet a small but notable minority of people in the study said they would be prepared to use a gun in pursuit of their political goals.

Jul 10, 2024

The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department Receives Grant to Address Heat and Air Quality Issues in Public Housing

The City of Bridgeport’s Health & Social Services Department has been a recent recipient of the Connecticut State Department of Public Health for Local Heat and Air Quality Preparedness & Response Planning grant; counting Bridgeport as one of two cities in Connecticut who’ve received this grant.

Jul 08, 2024