About Us

Standing L-R, Gregory Mattus, Rebecca Drew, Eileen Knapp,

Brigid White, Linda Bantell, Tamara Liberatore, Judye Torpey,
Hilary Norcia.  Seated L-R, Cheryl Kissinger, Nancy Brault,
Paul Hutcheon, Edward Malik.

 

The Central Connecticut Health District is the local health department serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. The District formed in June 1996 with the Towns of Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. Berlin joined the District in June 1998 and Newington is the newest member town effective July 1, 2006. The District is overseen by an eleven member Board of Health and functions as an independent entity of government. Our main office is located in the Wethersfield Town Hall with satellite offices in Berlin, Newington and Rocky Hill. Each satellite office is staffed by a Sanitarian. Satellite office hours are limited as the Sanitarians spend most of their time in the field.

Vision Statement

Healthy People in a Healthy Community

Mission Statement

The Central Connecticut Health District is committed to preserve, protect, promote and improve the quality of life in a healthy environment through the prevention of diseases ongoing health education opportunities and the enhancement of the well being of its citizens.

10 Essential Public Health Services

1. Monitor health status to identify community health problems.
2. Diagnose and investigate identified health problems and health hazards in the community.
3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
4. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
7. Link people to needed personal health services and ensure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
8. Ensure a competent public health and personal health care workforce.
9. Assess effectiveness, accessibility and quality of personal and population-based health services.
10. Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.