Darien Health Department  

 Mission of the Health Department:  Prevent disease, by promoting a safe community and healthy environment to all residents and visitors, while upholding public health based regulations, which protect the quality of life. 

Quarterly Report to the Board of Selectmen: April 2023

 Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Connecticut Adopts the 2022 FDA Food Code. Click here to learn more.

 View Inspection Reports for Restaurants & Cosmetology Salons 

 The Beach telephone HOTLINE (203-656-7323) provides up-to-date information regarding the status of our beaches during the summer months. 

 Tick Submission Form & instruction can be found here
Local health efforts in COVID response recognized by Gov. Ned Lamont with special proclamation: 
National Public Health Workers Day

 TV79 Interview with David Knauf, Darien Director of Health, discussing Health Department activities - 12/5/2022
 Preparing for Emergencies

Region1 HealthDepartments YouTube Videos 

 Community Calendar

Breaking News  

• http://LymeDisease.org endorses the evidence-based treatment guidelines of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). To find a Lyme-literate clinician near you simply click here: https://lymedisease.org/find-lyme-literate-doctors/… #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

• Public Health Nurses Week 2023

• Water Quality Concerns? What you Should Know about Per-and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from CT DPH.

• Darien is participating in a Itinerant/Mobile Vendor Permit Reciprocity Program.  For details, click here.
  

•  See what local Health Departments look for when conducting restaurant inspections - click here

• Do you need to submit a tick for testing? Click here for directions!

•  Protect yourself from Lyme Disease: Tick Time

• Participate in Tick Survey being conducted by Western CT State University, for more info go to www.wcsuticklab.com/ticks

• Head Lice:  What Parents Need to Know
  Region 1 Public Health Video:  Head Lice

• Local Health Officials Use DNA Testing to Pinpoint Sources of Water Pollution - from the CT Examiner 12/11/2022

• Need Immunization for Travel?  Click here to find local clinics.

• CDC Health Advisories for International Travel

• Centers for Disease Control, Weekly Feature -  Did You Know?

COVID Updates

• Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration Will End on May 11, Explains Impact on Related Services and Programs

• Monthly Summary - May 1, 2023
  
• Where can I get the vaccine
  
• Where can I get tested?