Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

Learn about initiatives in your community being used to combat opioid overdoses and ways to implement harm reduction techniques to protect those suffering from this substance use disorder. This is a virtual meeting, please contact 860-785-8389 ext. 216 if interested in joining the conversation.

Mondays, 6/10-7/22 no class 7/1, 10am-12pm Live Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop for individuals with a chronic condition and/or their caregivers. Participants will learn how to manage their ongoing health issue using Acton Planning, Decision Making and Problem Solving. Topics covered include managing fatigue, healthy eating, physical activity, managing stress and difficult emotions, and communicating effectively. Originally developed at Stanford University, this evidence-based program is beneficial in helping individuals take control of their chronic condition. Program is free but registration is required. Please register at www.ccthd.org/chs, or call 860-785-8380 ext 216, or 860-258-2786

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

Mondays, 6/10-7/22 no class 7/1, 10am-12pm Live Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop for individuals with a chronic condition and/or their caregivers. Participants will learn how to manage their ongoing health issue using Acton Planning, Decision Making and Problem Solving. Topics covered include managing fatigue, healthy eating, physical activity, managing stress and difficult emotions, and communicating effectively. Originally developed at Stanford University, this evidence-based program is beneficial in helping individuals take control of their chronic condition. Program is free but registration is required. Please register at www.ccthd.org/chs, or call 860-785-8380 ext 216, or 860-258-2786

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

A half hour appointment with a registered nurse (RN) who will perform nail trimmings, callus removal, visual inspection of feet, assess bloodflow, etc. Due to liability, this service is not offered for those diagnosed with diabetes. $30 per visit. Please go to: www.ccthd.org/chs to make an appointment.

Mondays, 6/10-7/22 no class 7/1, 10am-12pm Live Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop for individuals with a chronic condition and/or their caregivers. Participants will learn how to manage their ongoing health issue using Acton Planning, Decision Making and Problem Solving. Topics covered include managing fatigue, healthy eating, physical activity, managing stress and difficult emotions, and communicating effectively. Originally developed at Stanford University, this evidence-based program is beneficial in helping individuals take control of their chronic condition. Program is free but registration is required. Please register at www.ccthd.org/chs, or call 860-785-8380 ext 216, or 860-258-2786

High blood pressure has been called the” silent killer” as it often goes undetected and untreated while causing damage to vital organs such your heart, kidney and eyes. Come join us at the Berlin library to get your blood pressure checked and learn ways you can protect your heart and health! No registration or fee required.

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

You are invited to join CCHD staff in “getting your steps in”. Go at your own pace and for as long as you like. Meet at 3:00 at Mill Pond Park at the entrance near the Town Complex.

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

A half hour appointment with a registered nurse (RN) who will perform nail trimmings, callus removal, visual inspection of feet, assess bloodflow, etc. Due to liability, this service is not offered for those diagnosed with diabetes. $30 per visit. Please go to: www.ccthd.org/chs to make an appointment.

Did you know:

New cases of hepatitis C are on the rise, particularly among reproductive age adults. Rates of new HCV infections increased by more than 60% from 2015 to 2019. And in 2019, more than 63% of HCV infections occurred among adults 20-39 years of age.

Almost half of people with hepatitis C are unaware of their infection. Testing is the first step to accessing curative treatment. Without treatment, approximately 15-20% of adults with chronic HCV infection (the infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus) will develop progressive liver disease.

Hepatitis C can be cured. Over 90 percent of people infected with HCV can be cured with 8-12 weeks of oral therapy. Treatment of hepatitis C is associated with reductions in mortality among persons with chronic hepatitis C.

The current CDC recommendation is for every adult to get screened at least once, more frequently with certain risk factors. Please come to get your free Hep C test and learn more about this virus.

Please go to: Senior Services | Rocky Hill, CT (rockyhillct.gov) or call 860-258-2700

Did you know:

New cases of hepatitis C are on the rise, particularly among reproductive age adults. Rates of new HCV infections increased by more than 60% from 2015 to 2019. And in 2019, more than 63% of HCV infections occurred among adults 20-39 years of age.

Almost half of people with hepatitis C are unaware of their infection. Testing is the first step to accessing curative treatment. Without treatment, approximately 15-20% of adults with chronic HCV infection (the infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus) will develop progressive liver disease.

Hepatitis C can be cured. Over 90 percent of people infected with HCV can be cured with 8-12 weeks of oral therapy. Treatment of hepatitis C is associated with reductions in mortality among persons with chronic hepatitis C.

The current CDC recommendation is for every adult to get screened at least once, more frequently with certain risk factors. Please come to get your free Hep C test and learn more about this virus.

Please go to: Senior Services / Berlin, CT (berlinct.gov) or call 860.828.7000

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

Learn how to improve your fitness and nutrition and sign up for our Walk this May competition!.

Learn what your blood pressure is and how to prevent high blood pressure

Ask questions about your health and medicines.

Learn about what Hepatitis C is and why you should get screened for antibodies.

Learn what resources are available to you and your family who may be suffering from a substance use disorder

Learn what your health district is doing for you and upcoming events being offered by your health district and our partners

Learn about initiatives in your community being used to combat opioid overdoses and ways to implement harm reduction techniques to protect those suffering from this substance use disorder. This is a virtual meeting, please contact 860-785-8389 ext. 216 if interested in joining the conversation.

Learn how to improve your fitness and nutrition and sign up for our Walk this May competition!

Did you know:

New cases of hepatitis C are on the rise, particularly among reproductive age adults. Rates of new HCV infections increased by more than 60% from 2015 to 2019. And in 2019, more than 63% of HCV infections occurred among adults 20-39 years of age.

Almost half of people with hepatitis C are unaware of their infection. Testing is the first step to accessing curative treatment. Without treatment, approximately 15-20% of adults with chronic HCV infection (the infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus) will develop progressive liver disease.

Hepatitis C can be cured. Over 90 percent of people infected with HCV can be cured with 8-12 weeks of oral therapy. Treatment of hepatitis C is associated with reductions in mortality among persons with chronic hepatitis C.

The current CDC recommendation is for every adult to get screened at least once, more frequently with certain risk factors. Please come to get your free Hep C test and learn more about this virus.

Please go to: Senior & Disabled Center | Newington, CT (newingtonct.gov)

or call 860-665-8778

CCHD will be holding a “community conversation,” and residents and community stakeholders of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield are invited! On Monday, April 1st and on April 18th we will be talking about public health’s role in addressing mental health issues in our community and we want to hear from YOU!

This Meeting will be offered virtually and at the Central Connecticut Health Districts Main office at 2080 Silas Dean Highway, Rocky Hill, CT. Please see our Public Health Week’s web page to find the virtual link for this meeting.

A screening mammogram ONLY will be available for women who have no current symptoms or breast problems. Diagnostic mammogram, needed to evaluate a breast problem or revisit a previous abnormal finding, will NOT be available on the mammogram van. (If a woman is in need of a diagnostic mammogram, Hartford Health care can help to arrange this specialized mammogram at a different location). Grant funding is available for patients who do not have insurance and are interested in having a mammogram on the mobile mammogram van.

Please call 860-785-8383 ext 216 for registration, or if you have any questions.

PATIENT ELEGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY:

Patients between the ages of 35- 39 need one mammogram performed during this time. After age of 40, early detection tests are carried out annually.

· Women 35 years of age and older.

· Last mammogram was more than one year ago and was normal/negative.

· Patients who had a diagnostic breast work-up at the last mammogram with negative results and who received a recommendation to return in 12 months.

· Patients who had a breast biopsy or surgery more than two years ago and have been told everything is clear/benign and they can resume annual routine screening mammograms. Or patients who have had a breast biopsy less than two years ago, but have had a normal screening mammogram since. In either case, the report must be available to the technologist before the patient has a mammogram on the van.

Who should not be scheduled to have a mammogram on the van:

· Prior breast surgery: Unless the above criteria regarding breast surgery are met, the patient should have their screening mammogram at a diagnostic facility.

· Pregnancy: Wait 6 months after childbirth or 6 months after finishing breastfeeding.

· Breastfeeding: Wait 6 months after breastfeeding is terminated.

· Previous breast cancer: Patients who have a history of breast cancer should be referred to a diagnostic facility.

· Symptomatic patients: Patients with breast lumps, masses, calcifications, focal pain, etc.

· Abnormal breast exam: Any patient with an abnormal breast exam should be referred to a facility that offers diagnostic testing and has a radiologist on site.

· Any patient requiring a six-month follow-up or additional views from the last mammogram must be scheduled at a facility with a radiologist on-site to evaluate the films.

Preparing for your visit:

Please do NOT apply underarm deodorant, powders, ointments, or creams to your chest area on the day of your scheduled exam. These products can show up on the images.

A two-piece outfit is preferable since you only need to undress from the waist up. Please remove all jewelry and other items to avoid possible interference from metal fasteners in clothing.

If there are prior mammograms, it is essential to have films from the last mammogram for comparison. If the films are not available, a baseline mammogram will be performed. You will be asked to sign a form permitting us to obtain your prior mammograms for comparison review.

Join our health educator & public health nurses for an interactive 1.5 hour class covering how diabetes occurs in the body, and how to change your diet and lifestyle to decrease your risk. This class is free of charge. Please bring the nutrition label from your favorite food! Registration required. Limited seats available. Please register at www.ccthd.org/chs or call us at 860-785-8380 x 216

Join our health educator & public health nurses for an interactive 1.5 hour class covering how diabetes occurs in the body, and how to change your diet and lifestyle to decrease your risk. This class is free of charge. Please bring the nutrition label from your favorite food! Registration required. Limited seats available. Please register at www.ccthd.org/chs or call us at 860-785-8380 x 216

Join Central Connecticut Health District for our Community Overdose Education & Naloxone (Narcan) Training Event!

At this event, you will learn:

-Overdose prevention strategies

-How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose

-How to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone

-The role of harm reduction in the opioid public health crisis

-The Good Samaritan Law

Registration is required, and seats are limited.

Please go to: www.ccthd.org or call us at 860-785-8380 x 216 to register 💜

A half hour appointment with a registered nurse (RN) who will perform nail trimmings, callus removal, visual inspection of feet, assess bloodflow, etc. Due to liability, this service is not offered for those diagnosed with diabetes. $30 per visit. Please go to: www.ccthd.org/chs to make an appointment.

CCHD will be holding a “community conversation,” and residents and community stakeholders of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield are invited! On Monday, April 1st and on April 18th we will be talking about public health’s role in addressing mental health issues in our community and we want to hear from YOU!

This Meeting will be offered virtually and at the Central Connecticut Health Districts Main office at 2080 Silas Dean Highway, Rocky Hill, CT. Please see our Public Health Week’s web page to find the virtual link for this meeting.