Community Health
Health
Screenings
Health Screenings, including blood pressure and diabetes, and held throughout
the year. These screenings are generally held several times in both West
Hartford and Bloomfield. Sites usually include senior centers, town halls,
and libraries. The screenings are usually advertised in local newspapers
and senior newsletters.
Senior
Wellness Clinics
Clinics are held weekly at different sites in town. The nurse provides
monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight. Information on
diet, medications, health promotion, and general health issues is available.
Immunization
Clinics
Low cost, routine immunizations are available to residents age five and
up, and to those who work or attend school in our towns. Appointments
can be made for the weekly clinics by calling the Health District. Measles,
mumps, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, varicella,
and tuberculosis skin testing are available. In the fall, the Health District
offers flu and pneumonia immunizations to adult residents.
Communicable
Disease Monitoring
In an effort to minimize the spread of communicable diseases, the Health
District provides disease surveillance and follow-up for all reportable
diseases. Statistics are maintained on the incidence of communicable diseases
to determine trends and target future programs. The public health nursing
staff uses case management to assure that patients will communicable diseases
receive appropriate medical care.
Childhood
Lead Reporting and Management
The Health District provides consultation and education to families who
have children with elevated blood levels. In the case of lead poisoning,
the Health District works closely with families to develop a lead management
or abatement plan.
West
Hartford-Bloomfield Health District
693-C Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Ph: (860) 561-7900
Fax: (860) 561-7918
