News and Events
Take It Back Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking - May 20, 2008 - posted 04.29.08
Please join Michelle Hamilton for "Take It Back" at 5:30 pm on May 20, 2008, at the Groton Town Library. There will be a presentation by Jeff Yalden, Life Coach for MTV's reality show, "Made". Other speakers will discuss local and national statistics on underage drinking and how to hold a "Dry Teenage Party". The Youth Against Drugs Committee will also be presenting. There will be a round table discussion led by Michelle Hamilton. Join the GASP Coalition for dinner and receive gift cards to Hoyts Movie Theater or Big Y!
Space is limited! Please call
Michelle Hamilton to
register!
Take
It Back Flyer
Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP) Public Comment Sessions - posted 03.17.08
The Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP) is a regional water plan that includes towns/cities of Ledyard, Groton, Montville, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston and Waterford. Public comment sessions on the DWQMP have been set for Wednesday, March 19th at 6pm at the Ledyard Senior Center in Ledyard (12 Van Tassel Drive) and March 31st at Groton Town Annex at 7pm (134 Groton Long Point Road) in Groton. There will be an overview of the project by the contractor (Milone and MacBroom) and a chance to have your questions and comments answered. Please visit the Groton Utilities website for more information on the DWQMP.
Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Session March 19, 2008 - posted 3.06.08
The LLHD MRC is recruiting physicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dentists, registered nurses, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and any non-medical individuals who want to volunteer. It is important to have a broad group of individuals included because of the wide range of responsibilities and job roles that will need to be filled during a public health emergency. All LLHD MRC volunteers will receive the same basic training that all MRC volunteers receive across the country. This unified training system allows for integration of MRCs during an emergency that may be outside of the LLHD MRC region or for drilling purposes. Please join us for an orientation session to learn more.
Call Heather Kozlowski for more information or visit the Medical Reserve Corps section for more information and to download the invitation and application.
2008 Harry Watson Internship Applications Due by April 11, 2008 - posted 2.25.08
This competitive internship is designed to teach a high school junior or senior about public health and careers in the field. Applicants are screened by a panel of public health professionals and the position is awarded based on academic achievement, writing skills, references and an in-depth interview. The selected intern spends 6-8 weeks of the summer working with our environmental health and health education departments. Activities include preparing for and participating in health fairs and other education presentations, attending meetings with our coalition partners, conducting beach water sampling, witnessing soil testing for septic installations, learning about our emergency preparedness activities and a variety of other functions.
Call Cindy Barry for more information or visit the Harry Watson Internship section for more information and to download the application.
Helping Those In Recovery to Stop Smoking - February 29, 2008 - posted 1.22.08
Please join Michelle Hamilton for "Helping Those in Recovery to Stop Smoking" from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, on February 29th, 2008, at the Visiting Nurses Association in Waterford. There will be a presentation from Judith Cooney, Ph.D., Director, The Substance Abuse Day Program and Tobacco Control Program; and a presentation from Linda Kranitz, Ph.D., Psychology Resident from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The goals of the presentation include learning the scope and impact of tobacco use in individuals with Alcohol Dependence; understanding the myths and barriers in treating smoking cessation for substance abusers; and learning effective approaches to smoking cessation using motivational enhancement strategies. This presentation is perfect for therapists or counselors working with treatment and recovery clients.
Call
Michelle Hamilton for more
information.
Helping Those In Recovery Stop Smoking Flyer
A Community Conversation - What is the Health Status of African Americans in CT?- December 5, 2007 - posted 11.29.07
Please join The African American Health Council for a community conversation, "What is the Health Status of African Americans in Connecticut?" Guest speaker James Rawlings, MPH, chair of the CT State Branches NAACP Health Committee will present the recently released NAACP report, "A Health Status Report on African Americans in Connecticut" on Wednesday, December 5,, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at Connecticut College F.W. Olin Science Building.
Call
Kenn Harris for more
information.
African American Health
Council Invitation
Ledyard Youth Survey Community Forum - November 15, 2007 - posted 11.07.07
Please join members of the Ledyard Safe Teens Coalition (LSTC), Kerensa Mansfield, Coalition Coordinator Dr. Archie Swindell, Coalition Evaluator Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Graner, Mary McGrattan, Ledyard Resident, as they present the results of the 2007 youth survey on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ledyard High School Cafeteria. Pizza and Drinks will be provided!
Call
Kerensa Mansfield for more
information.
Ledyard Youth Survey Community
Forum Invitation
Unite for Youth - Save the Date! - posted 08.28.07
The
GASP Coalition is pleased to
announce that the Seventh Annual Unite for Youth will be held on September 27th
at the Groton Elks Lodge. Come enjoy an inspirational evening with us as
Groton Youth speak about their involvement in different community
programs and special guest speaker Ellen Grew shares some words of
wisdom from her experiences as a special education teacher. Space is
limited - pre-registration is a must! Call
Michelle Hamilton for more
information.
Unite for Youth
Save the Date Card
Ledge Light and Uncas Health Districts Awarded Grant to Provide Tobacco Cessation Programs - posted 06.29.07
Ledge Light Health District, in partnership with Uncas Health District, has been awarded a grant by the CT Department of Public Health to provide free tobacco cessation (quit smoking) programs for residents in New London County primarily those who are uninsured, underinsured or receiving Medicaid. The District will offer the 8-week “Freedom from Smoking” program developed by the American Lung Association. The program helps people learn the skills needed to quit smoking and using other tobacco products while providing a supportive group setting. Pharmaceutical quit aides such as gums, lozenges and patches will be offered through the Connecticut Quit-line.
“Tobacco use is the single most avoidable cause of death in our society and one of the most important public health issues of our time. The addictive nature of tobacco makes it very difficult to quit; our best strategy to address this public health issue is to offer tobacco cessation programs and after-care follow up" said Baker Salsbury, Director of Health for Ledge Light Health District.
The goals of the program include increasing the number of trained tobacco cessation facilitators that will accommodate the language diversity of the community and providing smoking cessation support programs to at least 100 individuals. To register for a program near you call Kerensa Mansfield at 860.448.4882 ext. 309.
Public Service Announcement Script Contest - posted 06.27.07
The
Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse
Prevention Coalition (GASP) is holding a contest for youth
(ages 12-24) to write the script for a Public Service Announcement to
educate the public about the harmful effects of tobacco or alcohol. Read
details about the contest here
. For information on the GASP Coalition contact
Michelle Hamilton, Coalition
Coordinator at 448-4882 ext. 305 or visit our
Programs section.
SMART Training for Groton Liquor Permitees - posted 06.22.07
Groton Town and City Police Departments in cooperation with the Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (GASP) and Ledge Light Health District will be conducting a campaign to reduce access of alcohol to those under 21 years of age. The program will include a SMART training for permitees, education for alcohol servers and package store employees, and continued compliance checks in liquor stores. The SMART Training will be conducted on August 8 at 8:30 a.m. for any Groton liquor permittee. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants and will be held at Groton Inn and Suites. Materials and cost of training will be provided by the GASP Coalition. For information or to register for the SMART training please contact Kerensa Mansfield at 448-4882 ext. 309. For information on the GASP Coalition contact Michelle Hamilton, Coalition Coordinator at 448-4882 ext. 305 or visit our Programs section.
2007 Harry Watson Interns Announced - posted 06.21.07
Ledge Light Health District is pleased to announce the selection of Fitch High School senior Christopher Soeller and Waterford High School junior Danielle LaFleur as the 2007 Harry Watson Summer Interns. [Read More >>]
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