Health Department

While Town Hall has re-opened to the public, the Health Department remains open by appointment only.   As a reminder, there will still be a Drop Box in the Town Hall Lobby for any materials that need to be submitted to the Health Department.  Please call 203-656-7320 to schedule an appointment (please leave a message, your call will be returned!)

A Message From David Knauf, Director of Health

Welcome to the Darien Health Department website.  It is our intention to use this space to provide you with up-to-the minute health information as well as provide conveniently available application forms for your use.  Please also see the page for the Advisory Board of Health.  Please e-mail me if you have any questions or comments.  Good Health to you!

Mission of the Health Department is to:  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.

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Please click here for the Health Department's page dedicated to Coronavirus Information.
Mask Up, Darien!  Why it is important to wear a mask in public.
 Wondering what to do about Halloween?
Click here to see guidance and recommendations from the CT Dept of Public Health for having a safe & fun-filled Halloween.

The Health Department has ADDED ONE MORE DATE for Flu Vaccine Appointments!!
Please click here to schedule your appointment for Thursday, November 5 between 11am - 12:30pm.
Please print and fill out your consent form ahead of time & bring it with you to your appointment.
If you cannot attend then, click here for alternate vaccine locations!

How to submit a tick for testing:  Click here for directions.

Annual Report: 2018-19

Quarterly Report to Board of Selectmen: October 2020

Inspection Reports for Darien Restaurants and Cosmetology Salons are available!

Community Calendar

Breaking News

• DPH recommends water conservation measures due to drought
  
• 8/4/2020: West Nile Positive Mosquitoes found in Darien
  
• Now Available: Vaping, E-Cigs & Juuling: What Parents and Teens Need to Know VIMEO presentation at the Darien Library
• DPH Press Release Summary on the Adverse Health Impacts of Vaping
• FDA Issues Vaping Injury Update
• Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2019 Released by DataHaven
• AED Locations in Darien - Click Here!
  
• Darien Health Director Speaks Out About the Potential Legalization of Marijuana in Connecticut
  
• Governor Proclaims "Environmental Health Professionals Day!"
• STDs reach record levels in CT, early data show
• CT Department of Agriculture Warns Residents About Salmonella Illness Outbreaks Associated with "Backyard" Poultry

• The Darien Health Department Presents the 2017 Community Health Needs Assessment to the Board of Selectmen

• Head Lice:  What Parents Need to Know / It's That Time of Year Again 
• Info on Bedbugs from the EPA                
• The Curious Case of Hepatitis C
• Pertussis - Whooping Cough in Darien
  

Need Immunization for Travel?  Click here to find out where to go.

CDC Health Advisories for International Travel

 NEW!

• Become a Recovery Coach & Be Part of the Solution to the Opioid Epidemic!  Please view the CCAR Training site.
  
• Are you concerned about the emotional and physical health and wellness of yourself or a loved one?  HealthyLivesCT.org provides helpful tools and information for evaluating, maintaining and regaining wellness.
• Centers for Disease Control, Weekly Feature -  Did You Know?