Press Releases
Ledge Light Offers Free Smoking Cessation Program in Groton-
posted 05.05.10
Ledge Light Health District is providing a free smoking cessation program at the Groton Senior Center. The smoking cessation program will begin on Wednesday, May 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Road, Groton.
Prescription Take Back Event Offers Safe Way to Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs-
posted 05.05.10
The Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold a prescription drug take back event on Thursday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Rd.
Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Effects of Underage Drinking-
posted 05.05.10
The Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold a Groton town hall meeting on preventing underage drinking at Cutler Middle School on March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Tailgating for Health and Wellness-
posted 05.05.10
To kick-off National Heart Month and Black History Month, the African American Health Council of Southeastern Connecticut is holding an Ultimate Tailgate Party on February 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in New London.
Ledge Light Offering Free Smoking Cessation Programs in New London-
posted 05.05.10
Ledge Light Health District is providing free smoking cessation programs at two locations in New London starting mid-February.
The first program will begin on Wednesday, February 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mohican Apartments on 281 State St. The second program will start on Monday, February 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Opportunities Industrialization Center on 106 Truman St.
ACHIEVE Makes Recommendations for a Healthier New London-
posted 05.05.10
Community leaders from ACHIEVE New London reported their recommendations for a healthier New London to the City Council Public Welfare Committee on November 30. The recommendations to reduce and prevent chronic disease among New London residents, follows a six month review of existing policies, systems and environmental conditions that may be impacting the city’s health.
Public Hearing Regarding the Implementation of a Permit to Discharge Regulation-
posted 10.7.09
Ledge Light Health District (District) is holding a public hearing on Thursday, October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in the main auditorium at Waterford Town Hall to discuss the implementation of a Permit to Discharge Regulation. Residents of the municipalities of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London and Waterford may attend. The purpose of these regulations is to protect the public health and welfare of residents within Ledge Light Health District. Copies of the proposed
regulation changes are available at our Groton office at 943 North Road,
online at
www.ledgelighthd.org, or by calling our office at 860-448-4882.
Written statements will be accepted if received no later than the date
of the hearing.
Former New York Jets Player Tackles the Effects of Drinking- posted 9.28.09
Dennis O’Sullivan, former NFL player for the New York Jets, will discuss the negative effects alcohol and drugs have on an athlete’s performance during a presentation entitled “Pure Performance,” at Fitch High School on Wednesday, October 7 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Underage Drinking Statistics are Focus of Community Forum
Former Jets Player Dennis O'Sullivan Keynotes Event- posted 9.28.09
The Ledyard Safe Teens Coalition will share findings of parent and teens surveys on underage drinking at a community forum at Ledyard High School on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Project Evaluator Dr. Archie Swindell will present information on both the use of alcohol by Ledyard teens and community attitudes about underage drinking.
Free Dinner for Families to Celebrate Family Day™- posted
9.16.09
Free dinner, fun activities and exciting entertainment are
all part of the Groton Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition’s
Family Day™ event, which will take place on Monday, September 28 from
5:30 to 7 p.m. at Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School in Groton.
Public Hearing Concerning Changes to Food Service Regulations-
posted 8.21.09
Ledge Light Health District (District) is holding a public
hearing on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in the main
auditorium at Waterford Town Hall to discuss changes to the District
Food Service Regulation. Residents of East Lyme, town and city of
Groton, Ledyard, New London and Waterford may attend. The purpose of
these regulations is to protect the public health and welfare of
residents within Ledge Light Health District. Copies of the proposed
regulation changes are available at our Groton office at 943 North Road,
online at
www.ledgelighthd.org, or by calling our office at 860-448-4882.
Written statements will be accepted if received no later than the date
of the hearing.
Proposed regulations can be viewed here.
A New Direction for a Healthier New London- posted
8.17.09
Ledge Light
Health District is among 10 local health departments in the United
States selected by the National Association of County and City Health
Officials (NACCHO) to advance community leadership in the nation’s
efforts to prevent chronic disease. The ACHIEVE (Action Community for
Health, Innovation and Environmental Change) Program will bring together
local leaders and community members in the city of New London for the
purpose of promoting policies, creating new systems and changing
conditions in the community to improve nutrition, increase physical
activity and reduce tobacco use.
African American Health Council Celebrates 2nd Anniversary -
posted 08.13.09
Over 90 people were in
attendance as the African American Health Council of Southeastern
Connecticut honored Dr. Joseph Gadbaw, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut at the Council’s
second anniversary celebration on August 11.
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Party Patrol Hotline
Connected in Ledyard -
posted 07.28.09
The Ledyard Safe Teens Coalition has established an anonymous
24-hour party patrol hotline at
860-464-SAFE (7233). By calling the hotline, anyone can report illegal
underage drinking parties in Ledyard. Callers have the option to leave a
message or speak to a live person.
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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.
Public Urged To Take Part In Important Health Survey - posted
09.07.06
Answer your phone during the months of September and October and you could be a part of New London County's first ever county-wide community health assessment.
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Ledge Light Health District begins a proactive campaign to reduce the likelihood of West Nile Virus transmission -
posted 09.07.06
In response to Governor Rell's directive for public health officials to intensify measures to safeguard the public from mosquito-borne West Nile Virus, especially along shoreline communities, Ledge Light Health District has begun a proactive campaign to reduce the likelihood of West Nile Virus transmission. [Read More >>]
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