Monroe Health Department

02/21/2026

Please see the link below for Governor Lamont's press release regarding the upcoming snow storm. Be prepared, be safe!

https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/02-2026/governor-lamont-urges-connecticut-residents-to-prepare-for-blizzard-conditions

02/10/2026

❤️ It only takes minutes to learn a life-saving skill.
Join our Hands-Only CPR Challenge in honor of Heart Month.
Watch one short video, answer 2 quick questions, and you’re in!
📲 Scan the QR code to participate.

02/10/2026

Heart Health Month is a time to put some focus on cardiovascular health. Monroe residents 18 years or older can contact Monroe Health Department to schedule or discuss a "Know Your Numbers" appointment to check your blood pressure, pulse and A1C. Appointments are FREE and no need to fast prior. *Limited spots available, so an appointment is required.

02/01/2026

It's Heart Health Month ♥️ Heart disease is the #1 cause of death worldwide. Fairfield Health Department is holding a Hands Only 🙌 CPR Challenge.

Hands Only CPR is a simple method for bystanders to perform in a sudden cardiac arrest event in teens/adults.

See the link below for a short video tutorial, followed by two simple questions.

How many Monroe residents we can get to participate?? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemJ7aDEXoaOrKWOCbOT7pXRogdx8mXBdfAiaIeVEV3-ngJaw/viewform

In recognition of Heart Month, join the Hands Only CPR Challenge. Hands Only CPR equips bystanders with the skills to respond during a cardiac emergency. Scan the QR code to watch a brief Hands Only CPR video and answer two questions to join the challenge.

The challenge can also be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemJ7aDEXoaOrKWOCbOT7pXRogdx8mXBdfAiaIeVEV3-ngJaw/viewform?usp=header

02/01/2026

February is American Heart Month and to commemorate Monroe Health Department will be offering Know Your Numbers screenings (blood pressure, pulse and A1C). Spots are limited, so an appointment is required! Please call Monroe Health Department at 203-452-2818 to schedule. *Screenings are offered at no cost to residents 18 years or older and no need to fast prior to your appointment.

01/28/2026

Radon air test kits are still available!

01/23/2026

Be informed and prepared for the winter storm. Stay safe and warm!

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Friday, January 23, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. See Governor Lamont's press release: https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/01-2026/governor-lamont-activates-severe-cold-weather-protocol-friday-afternoon and view an ASL cold weather video message from CT Aging and Disability Services: https://youtu.be/lQz2ZMwFaGU?si=QFaMtEFbl8pghUoK

Anyone in need of assistance or a warming center location is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1.
To receive local notifications or alerts sign up for Monroe, CT Emergency Alerts through Everbridge:
https://member.everbridge.net/76589467435177/login

01/20/2026

Feeling stressed? 😬🙃🤯😰 Everyone feels stressed from time to time. If you or someone you know is in need of some extra emotional support, help is available no matter what problems or type of stress you’re dealing with: samhsa.gov/find-help

01/20/2026

Free Radon air test kits are still available. Stop in to pick up your kit! Questions? Please call the Monroe Health Department at 203-452-2818 or email health@monroect.gov and a staff member can assist you.