Chesprocott Health District

05/11/2023

The World Health Organization on Friday ended the emergency status of Covid-19. The declaration signals that one of the most deadly pandemics in modern history is receding. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

05/11/2023

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration Will End Today, Explains Impact on Related Services and Programs. Please click the link below for further information.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the public health emergency declaration he initially signed on March 10, 2020, in response to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic will terminate effective May 11, 2023 – the same date that President Joe Biden has directed the related federal public...

05/11/2023

There is hope. Providing 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress works. The Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day.

05/10/2023

Our Regional Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator Brian Hunt lead an Anthrax Tabletop exercise. Many disciplines including Director of Health, local emergency response coordinators, Fire Chiefs, hospitals, law enforcement and MRC coordinators attended this very informative training.

05/10/2023

Access cost free COVID testing at one of the state-sponsored testing sites listed below. No appointment is required.

Find locations to take COVID-19 tests free of charge in Connecticut

05/10/2023

The U.S. Surgeon General's Protecting Youth Mental Health Advisory

05/09/2023

05/09/2023

COVID-19 self-tests were distributed to municipalities and schools throughout Connecticut. Click this link, learn about the test brands distributed in CT.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and Connecticut National Guard oversaw the distribution of the kits, with support from regional and local emergency management teams.

Governor Ned Lamont recently announced plans to distribute three million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests in Connecticut in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during this heavy travel and holiday season.

05/09/2023

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein

05/08/2023

❗️JOIN THE MRC❗️ 🌟Save the Date 🌟MRC Orientation & Volunteer Sign-up May 23rd, 2023, 6:00pm- 7:00pm @ the Prospect Fire House 26 New Haven Rd, Prospect, CT 06712
Please RSVP at 203-272-2761, ask for Lily Pawloski or email lpawloski@chesprocott.org

05/08/2023

Our Medical Reserve Corp members, both medical and non medical, are dedicated volunteers who want to help their communities during a public health event. We’re holding an MRC orientation and hoping that you may want to volunteer. It’s not a huge commitment. You’ll learn about public health, how volunteers help their communities and make lots of friends! Hope to see you May 23rd at the Prospect Fire House at 6:00 pm!

05/08/2023

Self-care is important for your mental health.

🥰Despite life’s stressors, there are many things that you can do to maintain positive mental health, including self-care.
🌺Mental health is essential to your overall health and quality of life.
🧘When you take care of yourself, your physical and emotional health improve; you become more resilient and can find ways to manage stress in a healthy and positive way.
💗Taking care of yourself is an essential part of your mental health. What does self-care look like to you?