Health and Wellness

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• CT Bed Bug Forum and Additional Information, Connecticut Coalition Against Bed Bugs (CCABB)

  The Connecticut Coalition Against Bed Bugs (CCABB) provides training and support for health departments, housing authorities, medical facilities, college and universities regarding bed bug management in Connecticut. Anyone interested in learning more can see PowerPoint presentations, newspaper articles and PDFs about bed bug reproduction, behavior and management.

  Agency: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

• Child Nutrition Programs

  Information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Special Milk Program (SMP), and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the NSLP.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Health Services Program Information Survey Reports

  Results of a yearly survey on school health services in Connecticut’s public schools.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Food Assistance - Farmers' Markets, Farms and Farm Stands

  Many Farmers' Markets and Farm Stands throughout Connecticut now can accept EBT/SNAP (Formerly known as Food Stamps). This means you will once again be able to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that arrive more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other states and countries.

• Infectious Diseases Section

  CT DPH Infectious Diseases Section

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Publications

  Useful information on a variety of health topics including arthritis, cancer, dental, disabilities, family planning, heart disease, teen driving, and more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Statistics and Research

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) offers a presentation of data and statistics for 25 of the leading diseases and illnesses affecting Connecticut's public. Some conditions covered are asthma, cancer, drug overdose, influenza, tobacco use prevention and control.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Regulatory Action Report

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) publishes quarterly a record of disciplinary actions taken against licensed individuals and organizations.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Services, Programs, Topics A to Z

  A list of health topics organized, provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Important topics covered are adoption, birth certificates, cancer, family planning, HIV/AIDS, mental health services and much more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Drinking Water Section

  Citizens can access the latest drinking water news as well as water quality monitoring schedules, source water protection, and statutes, regulations and federal drinking water rules.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Environmental Health Topics

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Food Protection Program

  The mission of the Food Protection Program provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to reduce the risk of food-borne disease by protecting citizens from contaminated food by improving the sanitary condition of food establishments.  This is accomplished by enforcement of regulations, training and education, technical consultation, special investigations and food safety promotion.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Health and Wellness Forms

  A full listing of forms regarding health and wellness in Connecticut are available from the Department of Public Health (DPH). Some examples of these forms include immunization orders, adverse event reporting, disease reporting forms and state public health laboratory reporting forms.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Connecticut AIDS Drug Assistance Program (CADAP)

  CADAP is a service that helps eligible Connecticut residents with HIV or AIDS afford the cost of medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Notices of Intent, Operational Policies, and Proposed Regulations

  These sections require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to electronically submit certain new department operational policies to the Secretary of the State for posting online, before adopting them. The submitted policies will be posted on this page as they become available.