Health Education

Programs We Offer

The purpose of our health education services is to improve the overall health of our communities. We have developed our programs with the purpose to prevent illness and disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and to have a better informed community.

 Our Health Education Programs/Services include but are not limited to: 

• Flu Prevention
• promoting frequent hand washing
• Skin Cancer Prevention
• early detection and sun safety tips
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• education on identifying sources of lead and how to protect infants and children
• Lyme Disease Prevention
• information on deer ticks, how to remove a tick safely, and how to reduce tick habitat
• General Nutrition
• general dietary guidelines provided by the USDA's MyPlate Initiative
• Oral Health
• promoting regular preventative dental services
• Information on current health concerns and emerging diseases (ex. Zika Virus)

Live Well Program

If you have an ongoing health condition like diabetes, depression, heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain or you are caring for someone with an ongoing health condition, this workshop is for you!

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management program is a free 6-week workshop. The workshop is given two hours, once a week, for six weeks, in various community settings.  This program is sponsored by the Senior Resources Agency on Aging & the CT Department of Social Services Division & the CT Department of Public Health.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation.
• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Appropriate use of medications.  
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, caregivers, and health professionals.
• Nutrition
• Making informed treatment decisions.

If you would like to know more information about the Live Well Program, please call our health educator or public health nurse at 860-661-3300 or email them at dhernandez@crahd.net , scarlson@crahd.net.