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(BROOKLYN) – As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) shared state and local recovery plans and next steps. The PHE, declared on January 31, 2020, eased certain laws and regulations and provided funding to address the pandemic. The end of the PHE ...Read More >

Health Department Provides Information on Rate Request and Delivery of Services (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is requesting a per capita rate increase from member towns to conduct more competitive recruitment and retention of qualified staff to deliver essential public health services.NDDH serves the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, ...Read More >

Champion of Public Health Served NDDH from 2000-2009 (BROOKLYN) – It is with great sadness that the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) shares the news of the passing of former NDDH Director of Health Patricia Beckenhaupt, RN, MPH, MS. Pat died on Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a brief illness. Pat served NDDH with ...Read More >

Health Department Offers Free Radon Test Kits for National Radon Action Month (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their families and home. Radon ...Read More >

Health Department is Working with Response Partners and Tenants to Identify Sources of Lead (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH), working cooperatively with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), is actively responding to lead hazards identified at the Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill housing complex, 58 Pomfret Street in Putnam. Lead ...Read More >

(BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health was recognized recently by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) as part of National Public Health Workers Day, observed on November 21st. Public health professionals from Connecticut’s 34 municipal health departments, 20 districts, and seven part time departments were invited to a reception at the ...Read More >

Health Department Reaches Milestone; Continues to Promote Vaccination at Standing Clinic (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH), which provides public health services for 12 northeast Connecticut towns, hit a milestone on November 1st at their standing Tuesday vaccination clinic by administering their 15,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The recipient was Pomfret resident ...Read More >

BROOKLYN - The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is ready for another busy fair season and offers fairgoers simple advice to enjoy the Brooklyn and Woodstock Fairs in a safe and healthy manner. Every year, NDDH sanitarians inspect hundreds of food establishments at both fairs. All food vendors are required to obtain an ...Read More >

BROOKLYN – The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquitoes in 17 Connecticut towns this season: Branford, Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hartford, Ledyard, Milford, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Wallingford, West Haven, Westport, and Woodstock. There are no reported human cases of WNV so far this ...Read More >

BROOKLYN – Forecasts of extreme heat conditions are prompting the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) to issue reminders on avoiding heat-related illness, which is of particular concern during hot weather as high temperatures and humidity weaken the body's ability to cool itself. For prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat, click on the ...Read More >