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Director of Health:
Caroline Calderone Baisley, M.P.H., R.S.
Telephones: (203) 622-6488; (203) 622-7836
Fax: (203) 622-7770
Email: Health Department
Location: Town Hall, Third Floor
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
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Steps to Prevent Lyme Disease
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According to the CDC, Lyme disease patients are most likely to have illness onset in June, July or August. Read more.
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Free Nutrition Course Starts May 1, 2013
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The Department of Health is offering a free six-session nutrition course to help reduce your risk of heart disease. Read more.
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Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
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Unlike last year the nation is facing a flu season with a bigger punch! “Historically, the number of flu cases begin to increase and peak in January or February; however, by the end of December 2012, 41 states, including Connecticut, reported widespread flu activity,” Read more. |
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes at Second Trapping Site
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The Greenwich Department of Health was notified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health that a mosquito pool from a second trapping station in Greenwich has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Read more. |
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Greenwich Resident 2012
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Today the Greenwich Department of Health was notified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health that an elderly resident from Greenwich has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Read more. |
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Laboratory Blog
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Public health laboratory services have been available in Greenwich for over a hundred years. Follow this link to the blog "Laboratory Stories," which contains a wealth of information on the people and practices that have made the Greenwich Department of Health Laboratory what it is today. |
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First Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found in Greenwich
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The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Old Greenwich on July 9, 2012 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Read more. |
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Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
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With the warm weather comes the mosquitoes and with the mosquitoes the threat of West Nile Virus. As of June 4, 2012 the State of Connecticut has begun their mosquito trapping and testing for the virus. ... Read more
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Take Steps to Prevent Tickborne Diseases
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May 8, 2012: Lyme disease has been a public health issue in Connecticut since 1975, when it was first identified. Read more.
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Race Against Lyme 5k Walk/Run
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April 29th, 9:00am at Cove Island Park, Stamford. Raising funds & awareness for Lyme Disease research. Read more. |
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Leaf Blower Resolution
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Thank you for taking the time to express your views on the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers (“leaf blowers”) in the town of Greenwich. ... Read more
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 The Greenwich Department of Health, directed by Caroline Calderone Baisley, Director of Health, offers a vision for the new Century by providing essential public health services and guidance to local health providers in an effort to prevent disease, premature death, illness and disability in the Greenwich population. Functioning as the statutory base of local public health activities, the Department of Health will promote individual and community health; lead the community toward a healthier lifestyle and advocate for health policies that enrich the quality of life.
Toward that end, through public and political support, the Department will continue to enforce laws and regulations to protect the public's health, respond to disease out breaks and plan for public health emergencies that would require a public health response. Through collaboration with community health providers, the Department will also identify critical health needs, allocate health resources to those who need them and strive to reduce health disparities so that equal access to health care can be obtained by all.
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