2007 Archived News and Events
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State DSS Rx-Xpress Bus to visit Groton - posted 06.21.07
Groton Human Services will be hosting the State Department of Social Services Rx-Xpress Bus on Tuesday, June 26 from 9:30am-12:30pm. The bus will be in the parking lot at the Groton Human Services Building, 2 Fort Hill Road, and will offer eligibility screenings for a variety of state assistance programs including Food Stamps, HUSKY medical insurance, Medicare Rx, Medicaid and ConnPACE prescription assistance. Clients will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Kick the Tick Poster Contest Winners Announced - posted 05.18.07
As part of the Lyme Disease Awareness Month celebration, we invited middle schools in our service area to participate in a 'Kick the Tick' Poster Contest. There were over 200 entries in this very close competition! The winning poster will be featured on the front page of a special Lyme Disease Awareness insert from The Day.
Poster Contest Winners:
1st place -
Naomi Hutchins, Ledyard
Middle School
2nd place -
Rachel Adams, Ledyard
Middle School
3rd place -
Sandra Albus, Cutler
Middle School
Facts, Figures and Focus - New London County Community Health Status Assessment - posted 02.28.07
Last fall the partners in CHAMP (Community Health Access Management Program) contracted with the Center for Health Planning Policy and Research at the University of New England in Maine to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the residents of New London County. A conference announcing the results of the study will be held on April 5th at the Mohegan Sun. [Read More >>]
Ledge Light Health District appoints new Director of Health and Deputy Director - posted 01.27.07
The Ledge Light Health District Board of Directors is please to announce the appointment of Baker Salsbury, MPH, MSW, MHSA as Director of Health, effective February 21, 2007. The Board is also please to announce the appointment of Stephen Mansfield, MPH, RS as the Deputy Director, effective February 1, 2007.
Go Red for Women - National Wear Red Day is February 2, 2007! - posted 01.19.07
Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men AND women? The good news is that heart disease can be largely prevented. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on February 2, 2007 - National Wear Red Day. By joining together with thousands of others across the county and wearing red on this day, you'll help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.
Go Red for Women empowers women with knowledge and tools so they can take positive action to reduce their risks of heart disease and stroke and to protect their health. For more information visit the Go Red for Women Site today! Learn more about cardiovascular disease in our Healthy Living Section and about our new Celebrate Health Program that focuses on cardiovascular disease education and prevention in African-Americans.
Connecticut QuitLine helps Tobacco Users Quit for a Healthy New Year - posted 01.08.07
The State of Connecticut
Department of Public Health encourages all tobacco users to call the
Connecticut QuitLine for free help at 1-866-END-HABIT (1-866-363-4224).
The CT QuitLine offers free information and cessation support from
professionally trained Quit Coaches and is open seven days a week from 8
AM to Midnight. For more information about tobacco cessation, visit our
Healthy Living Section or
read the press release about the QuitLine here:
Connecticut QuitLine
Information
Give Kids A Smile Day - posted 01.03.07
Friday, February 2nd is the
2007 Give Kids A Smile Day. New London County dentists will be offering
one time free dental care to the county's children who are uninsured and cannot
afford dental care. There are a limited number of treatment spots
available - call 860.448.4045, ext. 353 today to register. Download the
Give Kids A Smile Day information here:
Give Kids A Smile Day Flyer
