Latest Uncas Health District News
Don’t wait, hydrate — the benefits of drinking more water
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones. Water has no calories, so it can also help with managing body weight and reducing calorie intake … Read more
What is the CT Syringe Services Program?
Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) are community-based programs that provide access to sterile needles and syringes, facilitate safe disposal of used syringes, and provide and link to other important services and programs such as: Referral to substance use disorder treatment programs; Screening, care, and treatment for viral hepatitis and HIV; Education about overdose prevention and safer … Read more
Back to School: Get caught up with vaccines
We are just a few short weeks away from sending our children back to school for the 2023-24 academic year. While shopping for pencils, notebooks, and school clothes may be top of mind, Uncas Health District also reminds parents to ensure their children are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations. To help parents take care of … Read more
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Within our state, the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition offers incredible resources and materials to support breastfeeding. This includes information on becoming a breastfeeding-friendly worksite and the applicable laws for employers. To learn more about the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition, please visit their website. About National Breastfeeding Awareness Month On August 6, … Read more
Wastewater-based epidemiology
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has been widely used to monitor the spread of COVID-19. We must now consider building on the knowledge acquired over the past three years to extend the use of the technique to a broad range of human health and lifestyle aspects. Widely believed to be among the most promising aspects of WBE … Read more
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