Public health programs and services

Healthy people. Healthy communities. Healthy Connecticut.

It’s not enough to preserve the health of the people of Connecticut. We’re here to improve it.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) provides thoughtful health and safety programming for individuals and professionals. We equitably promote better health and prevent poor outcomes across the state of CT.

Explore DPH program and services, such as:

  • Disease, injury, and disability prevention programs
  • Infection surveillance and management
  • Environmental factors affecting health
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Individuals and families
Get access to important health programs, services, and resources for all CT residents.

Parents and children
Children have specific health needs. Find programs and resources to help ensure your kids have a happy, healthy childhood.

Providers
Find licensing and certification information, latest updates, resources to provide patients, and more.

Public Health A to Z
Browse a full alphabetical list of everything overseen by the Department of Public Health.

Disease and prevention

Get all the information to live a healthy life

When it comes to protecting your health, knowledge is power. Learn more about disease and prevention by exploring available DPH resources like:

  • Comprehensive disease guides and information
  • Prevention tips and treatment plans
  • Prevalence statistics and fact sheets
  • Additional local and national resources for patients and providers
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Featured disease and prevention programs

Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP) 

Find out about early screening for cancer and other diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, and more. Find cancer screening locations across Connecticut.

Epidemiology and emerging infections 

Learn how DPH monitors infectious diseases, investigates outbreaks, evaluates and promotes prevention, and implements disease control measures.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) 

Learn more about HAIs, which are infections that a patient can get while receiving healthcare. Many are resistant to antibiotics and other medicines used treat them, so they require specialized treatment.

Immunization program 

Get important vaccine information for providers and patients, find vaccination clinics, learn how to access immunization records, and more.

Newborn Screening Program 

Discover how screening babies at birth can help providers and parents catch genetic serious conditions early and treat them effectively.

Respiratory viral disease surveillance  

Get to know how DPH monitors viral diseases that affect the lungs and respiratory systems. These include COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Health and the environment

The world around us impacts our health

Public health isn’t just about taking care of ourselves. It’s about taking care of each other by making sure that the environment we live in is safe and healthy, too.

DPH works to prevent illness and disease that may be caused by environmental threats. We also strive to reduce or eliminate harmful environmental exposures that people may face every day.

Find out more about how the environment can affect health and what DPH is doing to keep CT safe.
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Featured health and the environment programs

Asbestos Program 

Get information about our program to reduce asbestos exposure in CT. Find education and training, consultant and contractor lists, and more asbestos reduction resources.

Climate and health  

Learn more about DPH’s efforts to ensure the health and safety of all Connecticut residents in the face of a changing climate.

Drinking water 

Find information about drinking water systems, regulations, and monitoring. Get the latest news about drinking water, advisory board information, and more.

Food Protection Program 

Discover how we work to keep CT’s food safe and reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

Lead poisoning reduction and control  

Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common pediatric public health problems. It’s also 100% preventable. Learn how parents, providers, and others can prevent lead poisoning in children.

Radon Program 

Learn about our program to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths in CT. Explore radon awareness, testing, and mitigation efforts.

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