CCHD & APHA invite you to join us celebrate
National Public Health Week 2026!
As we celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 9-13, 2026, we want everyone to know they can make their communities healthier, safer and stronger when people support and stay engaged with one another.
We’re encouraging everyone — public health professionals, students, elected leaders, activists and the general public — to step in and do what they can to make our community a more equitable, safe, healthy and just place. We hope you’ll join us.
Below are the activities for National public health week and how CCHD will be engaging the community each day.
At each event, you will be able to sign-up for Walk This May is our annual four town movement challenge. Get your sneakers on and join in some friendly town to town competition! Click the picture below for more information.
Monday, April 6th
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about:
The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s
Common warning signs
The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis
Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process
Alzheimer’s Association resources
Newington Senior & Disabled Center
6-7pm
To register, click HERE or call 860-785-8380 then press 216
Walk-ins also welcome
Tuesday, April 7th
Free clinical nurse and recovery service appointments
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am - 3pm
Starting April 1st
506 Cromwell Ave, Suite 202, Rocky Hill CT 06067
Blood pressure screening
Hemoglobin A1C screening
Nutrition counseling
Links to community resources
Naloxone training
Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips
Free recovery coach services
......and more.... all free for community members
To schedule your appointment, please click HERE or call us at 860-785-8380 and then press 216.
**walk-in hours no longer available due to nurse availability**
Wednesday, April 8th
Come visit our Public Health Nurse and Recovery Coaches for a pop-up naloxone training and quickly learn:
signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
how to administer naloxone (Narcan)
how to assist an individual struggling with Substance Use Disorder
local community resources
Each participant will receive a free naloxone kit to take home!
Spots still available for Sound Healing! Take some time for yourself and join us for this FREE event. Sound healing is a therapeutic and meditative program lead by Kelvin Young. Accessible to those of all abilities.
To register, please click HERE or call us at 860-785-8380 and then press 216.
Thursday, April 9th
Free clinical nurse and recovery service appointments
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am - 3pm
Starting April 1st
506 Cromwell Ave, Suite 202, Rocky Hill CT 06067
Blood pressure screening
Hemoglobin A1C screening
Nutrition counseling
Links to community resources
Naloxone training
Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips
Free recovery coach services
......and more.... all free for community members
To schedule your appointment, please click HERE or call us at 860-785-8380 and then press 216.
**walk-in hours no longer available due to nurse availability**
Friday, April 10th
Emergency Preparedness Drop - In Conversations 9am - 11am
Visit with Johnathan Butler, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the Central Connecticut Health District
In a friendly conversation, you will:
learn simple, practical ways to be ready for an emergency
gain helpful planning tips
be provided a free preparedness planning booklet
No registration required; just walk in!