About Us
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 a twelve member Board of Health and functions as an independent entity of government. Our office is located at 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100 in Rocky Hill in the St. Francis Care Building. Our hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Vision Statement
Healthy People in a Healthy Community
Mission Statement
The Central Connecticut Health District is committed to improving the quality of life in our communities through prevention of disease and injury, fostering of a healthy environment, and promotion of the health of our residents.
Purpose of a Public Health Agency
prevent epidemics and the spread of disease
protect against environmental hazards
prevent injuries
promote and encourage healthy behaviors
respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery; and
assure the quality and accessibility of health services
10 Essential Public Health Services
Conducts and disseminates assessments focused on population health status and public health issues facing the community
Investigates health problems and environmental public health hazards to protect the community
Informs and educates about public health issues and functions
Engages with the community to identify and address health problems
Develops public health policies and plans
Enforces public health laws
Promotes strategies to improve access to health care services
Maintains a competent public health workforce
Evaluates and continuously improves processes, programs, and interventions
Contributes to and applies the evidence base of public health.
Our values as a public health agency
As a health district we work for and are accountable to the public. Therefore, individually and as an agency we strive for excellence and will demonstrate:
Integrity~ We will be honest, ethical and responsible in our interactions with the public and each other.
Transparency~ Our decisions will be made openly and information made readily available to the public.
Evidence-based practice~ We believe that policy and practice should be guided by scientific evidence.
Respect~ We will demonstrate compassion and acceptance, honor confidentiality, and preserve dignity.
Social justice and diversity~ We believe that everyone’s health matters equally, and that services and solutions must be accessible, affordable, and appropriate for all.
Teamwork~ We will communicate, coordinate, and collaborate within our agency, with other organizations and with the community.
Innovation~ We will support staff in creative and progressive problem-solving and service provision.
Personal and Professional Development~ We will support personal and professional growth through the advancement of knowledge and experience, the delegation of responsibility, and the recognition of individual and team accomplishments.