YEAR IN REVIEW

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• YEAR IN REVIEW
• January 2009

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The Central CT Health District is thelocal
health department serving the towns of Berlin,
Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield

• Combined population 94,462

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CCHD Organizational Structure
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CCHD Board of Directors

• Berlin- Patricia Checko, Ray Jarema and Carolyn
  Wysocki
• Newington- Kevin Borrup, Amanda Hurwitz and (one
  vacancy)
• Rocky Hill- Judith Sartucci and Arthur Yoaps
• Wethersfield- Dianne Doot, Nancy Klatt and (one
  vacancy)
• Chairperson

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Office Locations
Rocky Hill Town Hall- Sanitarian

• Berlin Town Hall- Sanitarian

Central Office- Wethersfield Town Hall
Newington Senior Disabled Center-
Community Health Coordinator
Newington Town Hall- Sanitarians
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Highlights of Activities

• We updated our web site (www.ccthd.org).

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Highlights (continued)

• Obtained 37,210 in community health grants to
  support a variety of programs and services in
  member towns.
• Adopted a Sanitary Code providing for the
  regulation and licensure of food establishments,
  public swimming pools, motels and just recently
  salons.
• Completed a strategic planning process and
  adopted a new strategic plan.
• Updated our Community Health Report Card.

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Environmental Health Services
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Regulated Facilities

• Food Service Establishments
• Public Swimming Pools
• Motels
• Salons
• Child Day Care Centers
• Septic Systems
• Private Wells

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Regulatory Services

• Investigation of Child Lead Poisoning- new lead
  screening and investigation law in effect
• Complaint Investigations-
• Regulated facilities (restaurants, pools, motels,
  salons etc.)
• Environmental/public health hazards (substandard
  rental housing, mosquito breeding, rat
  infestations, trash accumulations, air/water
  pollution, etc.)

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Environmental HealthProgram Highlights

• Updated the Food Service License Application and
  Guidance packet for prospective food
  establishments. 
• Refined our food recall notification system to
  improve our ability to rapidly and accurately
  communicate with restaurants, stores, schools,
  day care establishments and others. 
• Provided on-site training at several food service
  establishments to improve awareness of proper
  food handling practices. 

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Community Health Screenings

• Blood Cholesterol Screening
• Senior Dental Screening
• Skin Cancer Screenings
• Blood Glucose Screening
• Osteoporosis Screening
• Vascular Screenings
• grant supported
• supported by volunteers

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Community Health Clinics

• Child Passenger Safety Checks
• Senior Dental Cleanings
• Prescription Drug Counseling
• Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Clinics
• Visit with a Nurse
• Pedicare Footcare Clinics
• grant supported
• supported by volunteers

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Community Health Education

• Blood Cholesterol Education Classes
• Health Promotion for People with Disabilities
• Obesity- Smart Dining in the District Program
• Dental Education Workshop
• Diabetes Self-Care Classes
• Asthma Prevention Program
• Mental Aerobics Class
• Meals for One Demonstration
• grant supported
• supported by volunteers

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Community Health Services

• Public health emergency preparedness planning
• Investigation of communicable diseases
  (Food/water borne illnesses such as Norovirus,
  Salmonella, E. coli Rabies Tuberculosis)
• Participation in health fairs/educational
  displays
• Guest speakers
• Articles/press releases
• Sale of bicycle helmets and radon test kits

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Current Year Budget-Expenditures956,787
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Current Year Budget-Revenue 956,787
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Thank You

• Questions?