Health Information

Prevention of disease is a primary goal of public health and that is why health education is a key component in NDDH's strategy to improve the health of our communities.

Health Topics A-Z

Here are 2 essential links to a variety of Health Topics that NDDH hopes you will find informative and useful. Please remember, the facts listed are for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described, consult a health care provider.

Video Library

NDDH has available to the public, a number of health education videos:

Important Phone Numbers

For any Health Emergencies, dial 911 or your Primary Care Physician.

For Domestic or wild life exposures:

Northeast District Department of Health
774-7350

Brooklyn, Killingly, Pomfret, Sterling Animal Control Officer
774-1253

Canterbury Animal Control Officer
546-3941

Hampton Animal Control Officer
455-9482

Plainfield Animal Control Officer
564-8547

Putnam Animal Control Officer
963-6804

Thompson Animal Control Officer
923-1055

Union Animal Control
684-2810

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection – Wildlife Division
(help with wildlife exposures, emergencies, wildlife behavior questions)
860-424-3333

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Infectious Disease Division
860-509-7995

Connecticut Department of Agriculture - Canine Control
860-713-2506

Connecticut Department of Agriculture – State Vet (all species)
860-713-2504

Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators
(handles nuisance wildlife problems for a fee)
860-424-3011