Naugatuck Valley HD

Accredited public health entity for Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, & Shelton. We are committed to improving quality of life for all we serve!

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Are you currently pregnant? Have you given birth in the last two years? The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center is recruiting participants to share their experiences with an aim to better understand the experiences of individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Insights gathered will help inform research and future efforts to support maternal health in our community.

See the flyer for more details.

For questions, contact Summaya Multany at [email protected]

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to alert clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense). The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time. As a precaution, this Health Advisory summarizes CDC recommendations for U.S. health departments, clinical laboratories, and healthcare workers about potential Ebola disease case identification, testing, and biosafety considerations in clinical laboratories.
Read more: https://t.co/1YSeiVwzeP

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On May 18, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that 18 recently repatriated U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship were requested to remain at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility through May 31, 2026, which would be the 21-day mark of their monitoring period. Since the passengers disembarked from the ship, three additional cases of hantavirus have been identified — one each in France, Spain, and recently, Canada.
CDC has issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were repatriated to Nebraska from the ship. The orders were signed by CDC's Acting Director and issued under the Public Health Service Act and implementing regulations (42 CFR parts 70 and 71). Quarantine is a public health measure, available at the federal, state, and county level, and used as necessary to protect communities.
CDC will continue to coordinate with state and local health authorities as we work together to come up with the best solutions to protect the health and safety of these passengers.

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Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks? Don't swallow water at the pool or splash pad!

Follow CDC's steps for healthy swimming to help protect yourself and those you care about from illness at the pool: https://t.co/BFT7Jkydxa

#HealthyandSafeSwimmingWeek

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Highlights from rapid risk assessment of #hantavirus cluster linked to MV Hondius:
🔸 The public health risk has been reassessed with the most current information available, and the global risk remains low.

🔸 The risk for passengers and crew who were onboard the cruise ship remains moderate, as individuals exposed prior to the implementation of control measures may still develop illness during the incubation period and should therefore be closely monitored.

🔸 While additional cases may still occur among passengers and crew members exposed before containment measures were implemented, the risk of onward transmission is expected to be reduced following disembarkation and the implementation of control measures.

Read more https://t.co/mbhs53Nq7T

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Following confirmation of Ebola cases in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda, CDC is supporting response activities including surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and outbreak containment efforts.
While the current risk to the American public remains low, CDC is working closely with international partners to monitor the situation and help prevent further spread of the disease.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids and is not transmitted through casual contact or through the air. Full Statement: https://t.co/JvwyQGOtif

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Remember: There is no health without mental health! #MentalHealth is just as important as physical health, and asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world 🌎 alone.

#MentalHealthMonth #MHAM2026

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Happy National Nurses Week, especially to NVHD's Public Health Nurse Kristie D'Averso, RN! 🤩

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Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn't heal, a change in a mole, or any of the ABCDEs of melanoma. Read more about symptoms of skin cancer: https://t.co/m7tgEHvXuq

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If you need or want fentanyl test strips, we can provide them for free, no questions asked.

If you are looking for Narcan or other resources, we are more than happy to help you.

Please contact our Navigator, Austin, at 203-881-3255 x 128 or email [email protected]

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Addiction can happen to anyone, but with treatment & support, #RecoveryIsPossible. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse, help is available. Help yourself & share to help others this National Fentanyl Awareness Day: https://t.co/jTAO1Q7SjI

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Staying active can help you feel better, function better, and sleep better. Try just 10 minutes today—your mind and body will feel the difference.

➡️ From walking to yard work, it all counts. You don’t need to be perfect — just start with one.

#StartWithOne #PhysicalActivity

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Naugatuck Valley Health District is offering a free 1-hour evidence-based suicide prevention training called QPR on Friday, May 8th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. See flyer for details. Register online: https://t.co/VM0IxUiXRW.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac release an oil, urushiol, when the leaf or other plant parts are bruised, damaged, or burned. When the oil gets on the skin an allergic reaction, referred to as contact dermatitis, occurs in most exposed people as an itchy red rash with bumps or blisters. When exposed to 50 micrograms of urushiol, an amount that is less than one grain of table salt, 80 to 90 percent of adults will develop a rash. The rash, depending upon where it occurs and how broadly it is spread, may significantly impede or prevent a person from working. Burning these poisonous plants can be very dangerous because the allergens can be inhaled, causing lung irritation.

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It's #WorldImmunizationWeek! Now is a good time to talk to your healthcare provider to be sure you are up to date on #pneumococcal vaccination.

🩹Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for adults 50+ and those 19-49 with certain underlying medical conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes and chronic heart disease.
Learn more: https://t.co/YIN2bxifU9 (In partnership with @Pfizer)

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We are at the 2nd Annual Collaborative Health Fair at 199 N. Main Street in Ansonia today, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Stop by, check out the local health and safety vendors and be sure to say hi to Emilija and Vanessa!

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Today is National DEA Drug Take Back Day and communities across the country are working together with their police departments to collect unused or unwanted medications to safely destroy them. Start your spring cleaning by dropping your unneeded medication at a site near you!

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⚠ DATE CHANGE! ⚠

NVHD and the @UConn Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Class of 2027 will transform part of the Derby Greenway Trail parking lot into a temporary pop-up park from 10am-4pm on Friday, April 24, 2026 and you're invited!

A pop-up park is a temporary space that is quickly put together to bring plants, learning, and community activities into places like parking lots, streets, and trails.

We will have different types of landscapes set up, educational resources, information and demonstration of the Valley Air Quality Monitoring Program's PurpleAir sensors, and free giveaways!

A special thank you to Cheshire Nursery Garden Center and Florist and Courville Nurseries for their generous donations to this event!

We hope to see you there!

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Today’s event at Ansonia Nature Center was a great way to kick off a week of Earth Day celebrations! 🌱🌎💧

Lisa and Austin engaged in thoughtful conversations and gave away free items like environmentally safe medication disposal pouches, reusable utensils, biodegradable wildflower seed packets, frisbees, hot/cold packs and stress balls.

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Amy Durand, Registered Sanitarian and Kristie D’Averso, Registered Nurse attended a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Outbreak Response Training today, April 15, 2026, at the West Hartford Town Hall.

Thank you to West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District for coordinating a great training!

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Every year during National Public Health Week, NVHD recognizes a stand out employee.

The 2026 Naugatuck Valley Health District Distinguished Service Award was presented to Carissa Caserta, MPH, Assistant Director of Community Health Services, in recognition of her exceptional dedication, loyalty, and commitment to the community and Health District. Her positivity is contagious and uplifting!

Congratulations, Carissa!