CT’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Activated Until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17th.

EastfordTown Office Building - Lower Level16 Westford Rd, Eastford, CT 06242Friday, July 28                   12 pm - 6 pmKillinglyTown Hall172 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239Wednesday, July 26          8 am - 4:30 pmThursday, July 27              8 am - 4:30 pmFriday, July 28                    8 am - 11: 30 amPublic Library25 Westcott ...Read More >

(BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) celebrated its 50th year of preventing illness, promoting wellness, and protecting public health with an open house at its 69 South Main Street office in Brooklyn on Friday, June 30, 2023. The event was attended by NDDH staff, board members, town leaders, legislators, and community ...Read More >

BROOKLYN – Forecasts of extreme heat conditions are prompting the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) to issue reminders on avoiding heat-related illness, which is of particular concern during hot weather as high temperatures and humidity weaken the body's ability to cool itself. Click on the image below to read the full press release ...Read More >

Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends residents be cautious about exercise and outdoor activities due to the poor air quality HARTFORD, Conn.— With the unhealthy air quality from elevated levels of smoke from the wildfires in Canada, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is recommending that people with asthma or heart and lung conditions ...Read More >

(BROOKLYN) – As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) shared state and local recovery plans and next steps. The PHE, declared on January 31, 2020, eased certain laws and regulations and provided funding to address the pandemic. The end of the PHE ...Read More >

Health Department Provides Information on Rate Request and Delivery of Services (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is requesting a per capita rate increase from member towns to conduct more competitive recruitment and retention of qualified staff to deliver essential public health services.NDDH serves the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, ...Read More >

Champion of Public Health Served NDDH from 2000-2009 (BROOKLYN) – It is with great sadness that the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) shares the news of the passing of former NDDH Director of Health Patricia Beckenhaupt, RN, MPH, MS. Pat died on Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a brief illness. Pat served NDDH with ...Read More >

Health Department Offers Free Radon Test Kits for National Radon Action Month (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their families and home. Radon ...Read More >

Health Department is Working with Response Partners and Tenants to Identify Sources of Lead (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH), working cooperatively with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), is actively responding to lead hazards identified at the Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill housing complex, 58 Pomfret Street in Putnam. Lead ...Read More >

(BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health was recognized recently by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) as part of National Public Health Workers Day, observed on November 21st. Public health professionals from Connecticut’s 34 municipal health departments, 20 districts, and seven part time departments were invited to a reception at the ...Read More >