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December 29, 2005

• State Reports First Flu Cases of the Season - Governor, Health Commissioner: Still Time to Get a Flu Shot (pdf)

December 06, 2005

• CT State Epidemiologist Named to National Health Board - Dr. James Hadler named to Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Center for Infectious Disease. (pdf)

November 23, 2005

• DPH employee named to Governor's Commission on Community Service
  Berlin resident Sarju S. Shah to begin serving immediately (pdf)

November 15, 2005

• The Commissioner’s Corner debuts on CRIS radio Deputy Commissioner Norma Gyle to host weekly radio program (pdf)

November 15, 2005

• CT DPH obesity prevention plan to be released November 18th at State Capitol (pdf)

November 10, 2005

• State Health Department Announces New Plan for Public Health Genomics (pdf)

November 09, 2005

• November is Diabetes Month: Number of Americans with Diabetes Continues to Rise (pdf)

November 07, 2005

• State to honor memory of Life Star flight nurse Jennifer Hodges of West Hartford to be remembered (pdf)

October 28, 2005

• State Health Department Urges Residents to Protect Health if their Home is Impacted by Flooding or Water Damage - Private wells that flood should be considered contaminated and be disinfected; Residents Cautioned about Mold in Water-Damaged Buildings (pdf)

October 27, 2005

• Connecticut Department of Public Health participating in Healthy Habits Showcase (pdf)

October 26, 2005

• Building a Tobacco-Free Future Two-Day Conference Focuses on Tobacco Use Control and Prevention (pdf)

October 24, 2005

• “Tools for Schools for Children’s Health” week kicks off today in Hartford as EPA provides $120,000 to improve children’s health in Connecticut (pdf)

October 20, 2005

• Connecticut residents urged to use safety precautions to prevent CO poisoning this winter (pdf)

October 20, 2005

• “Tools for Schools for Children’s Health” week kicks off in Hartford on October 24th (pdf)

October 14, 2005

• State Reports Sixth Person With West Nile Virus Infection (pdf)

October 12, 2005

• State Reports Two More People with West Nile Virus Infection (pdf)

October 06, 2005

• State Reports Third Human West Nile Virus Infection Results in Fatality Positive Birds Identified in Six Towns (pdf)

October 05, 2005

• Pratt & Whitney Cancer Study Update (pdf)

October 04, 2005

• Child safety posters available on-line from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (pdf)

September 28, 2005

• Public Health Commissioner Achieves Recertification by the American Board of Family Medicine (pdf)

September 28, 2005

• DPH Announces Expansion of its Health and Safety Training for Teen Workers (pdf)

September 23, 2005

• State Reports Birds Positive for West Nile Virus in Three Towns (pdf)

September 15, 2005

• September 20^th is “Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day” (pdf)

September 15, 2005

• September is Preparedness Month in Connecticut - Connecticut preparedness campaign designed to educate public about disasters (pdf)

September 08, 2005

• State Reports First Human West Nile Virus Infections (pdf)

September 08, 2005

• CT DPH Tools for Schools program addresses indoor air quality of Connecticut’s school buildings (pdf)

September 07, 2005

• DPH, Connecticut SAFE KIDS offering free sessions on car seats and child passenger safety - Connecticut's booster seat law takes effect on October 1st (pdf)

September 02, 2005

• State Reports Birds Positive for West Nile Virus in Three Towns Positive Mosquitoes Trapped in West Haven (pdf)

August 26, 2005

• State Reports Birds Positive for West Nile Virus in Four Towns Positive Mosquitoes Trapped in Danbury (pdf)

August 24, 2005

• August & September are peak for West Nile Virus (pdf)

August 23, 2005

• CT Department of Public Health Sponsors Bike to Work Event (pdf)

August 23, 2005

• Pike Added to Housatonic River Fish Consumption Advisory (pdf)

August 19, 2005

• Governor Rell’s Staff, Department of Public Health Meet for Update on Coming Flu (pdf)

August 17, 2005

• Pike Added to Housatonic River Fish Consumption Advisory (pdf)

August 17, 2005

• Lisa Davis named to oversee $4.9 million grant for CT Department of Public Health (pdf)

August 16, 2005

• State Reports Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus in Thirteen Towns (pdf)

July 23, 2005

• Information about West Nile Virus (pdf)

June 30, 2005

• DPH Official Receives EPA Award (pdf)

June 17, 2005

• Governor Rell, Congressman Simmons Announce $224,290 - Grant to Monitor Connecticut Coastal Beaches (pdf)

June 6, 2005

• Treating Tobacco Dependence Free Workshop Series Focuses on the Latest Treatments to Help People Stop Smoking (pdf)

June 1, 2005

• DPH To Hold a Public Health Open House on June 2nd for Edgerton Elementary Students, Parents, and Community Members (pdf)

May 27, 2005

• DPH Deputy Commissioner Norma Gyle recognized by the Connecticut Nurses Association (pdf)

May 17, 2005

• Department of Public Health and EMS Community to Celebrate EMS Week, May 15-22, 2005 - Public Health Commissioner to Recognize EMS Providers at Ceremony (pdf)

May 11, 2005

• Teen Health Issues Inspire Song Lyrics by State Students Song-Writing Students Hit Recording Studio to Perform Winning Lyrics (pdf)

April 15, 2005

• Connecticut Leads the Nation in Implementing School Indoor Air Quality Program (pdf)

April 12, 2005

• Department of Public Health Announces Grant Recipients for Biomedical Research into Tobacco-related Illnesses (pdf)

April 07, 2005

• DPH Focuses on Family Health History (pdf)

April 01, 2005

• DPH Celebrates the Connecticut Tumor Registry as part of National Cancer Registrars Week - April 4-8, 2005Quality Cancer Data is Vital for a Healthier Tomorrow (pdf)

March 30, 2005

• Examining Secondhand Smoke (pdf)

March 22, 2005

• ConnectiFIT Department of Public Health Launches Worksite Wellness Program for its Employees  (pdf)

March 22, 2005

• Diabetes Alert Day (pdf)

March 7, 2005

• Department of Public Health Announces Medical Home Training Academy (pdf)

February 22, 2005

• DPH and Community Health Network Join Together to Improve Health of Connecticut Families (pdf)

February 14, 2005

• Teen Health Issues Inspire Song Lyrics members of Award-Winning “Rascal Flatts” and Legendary “Chicago” Team Up with Connecticut Teens in Statewide Lyrics Writing Contest (pdf)

January 20, 2005

• All Connecticut Residents Now Eligible For Flu Shots - Healthcare providers should make remaining flu shots available to those still seeking protection from the flu (pdf)

January 11, 2005

• Department of Public Health Celebration to Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (pdf)

January 10, 2005

• DPH Announces Additional Flu Clinics Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Prevention to Avoid the Flu (pdf)

January 10, 2005

• Department of Public Health Urges All Connecticut Residents to Test for Radon Gas (pdf)