EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY – In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the following procedures will be in place until further notice: Clinical Services – All routine services SUSPENDED/CLOSED Travel Clinic – SUSPENDED/CLOSED Flu Shots – Not available at this time Tick Submissions – No tick submissions will be… Read more“Westport Weston Health District Update”
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Attention All Westport Applicants
ATTENTION ALL WESTPORT APPLICANTS The Town of Westport will soon be requiring all land-use applications and plans to be submitted digitally. Paper submittals will no longer be acceptable once the Town goes public with the new program. Please begin to prepare for this change. The Health District will be transitioning… Read more“Attention All Westport Applicants”
Rabies Information
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals caused by infection of the brain and spinal cord. In domestic animals and people, infection with the rabies virus is nearly always fatal. In the United States, where rabies in dogs has been largely eliminated, rabies is still widespread in wild life populations,… Read more“Rabies Information”
STD’s Are Still Prevalent Among Teens and Young Adults
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most common infections found in the United States. More than 19 million men and women are affected each year. In the United States, the overall medical costs associated with STDs are estimated to be approximately $14 billion annually. Although STDs are more… Read more“STD’s Are Still Prevalent Among Teens and Young Adults”
The role of Agriculture in Health
Over time, farmers have shifted their cropping patterns, as well as the type of foods and quantity they produce. While more foods are available year-round, both because more is produced and because traders bring them in, a “nutrition transition” has occurred with increased consumption of processed foods that provide more… Read more“The role of Agriculture in Health”