WELCOME TO THE STRATFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
May 2012    Download food vendor applications for Main Street Festival here.   Up coming QFO class May 30th. More 2012 Qualified Food Operator classes and testing dates here.   Human Illness in Connecticut linked to Salmonella in recalled  Diamond dry Pet foods.    Opening day of the Farmer's Market coming on Monday June 25th.  Stay tune for more information.      Visit this youtube video on   "Dear 16 year old me"      Whooping cough Tdap vaccine now available @ the Stratford Health Department for a fee of $20. More information on Whooping cough (Pertusis)from the CDC. Whooping cough consent form.    DEPARTMENTS Administrative Community Health Education Community Services Environmental Health Emergency Preparedness Health Haven at Wooster School MRC  Public Health Nursing School Dental Clinic    Health Department 203.385.4090    Nursing Division 203.385.4058 healthdepartment@townofstratford.com  Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  Directions      DOWNLOAD FORMS, PERMITS LOCAL & STATE CODES  HERE       For Topics A-Z at the STRATFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENTER HERE     Attention Food Service Establishment Owners   In an effort to  streamline our inspection process establishments will no longer receive follow-up order to correct letters ordering corrections. Now, the inspection report will serve as your legally binding order to correct. Click here to read the document outlining the new procedure.     IF YOU SEE SOMETHING      SAY                   SOMETHING   Click here for a FACT SHEET for food establishments that have lost electrical or water service.   GET THE MOLD OUT Mold clean-up guidance for residences.      See the great youtube video on Bedbugs  CLICK HERE for more information on food safety during a power outage        Don't Spread the Lead video on how to remove lead safely in your home. part 1, part 2     PREPARE FOR  STORM EMERGENCIES @ READY.GOV   The WIC office at the South End Community Center in Stratford are open in Stratford every third Tuesday of the month.  For more information click here.       AFTER THE STORM CLEAN-UP AT YOUR HOME      MEDICAL RESERVE CORP    JOIN NOW!       Radon tests kits @ the Stratford Health Department are $10.  These tests are quick and easy for homeowners to use.  Results are sent to you free within two weeks of submittal! Special needs registration form and instructions click here     Fact sheet for food establishments during power outages here     Working for a Healthy Community: A Message from the Health Director   Got cholesterol? Well, it might not be New Year’s, but I need to make a few changes in my personal life because I have recently learned that I have high cholesterol! February is American Heart Month and is as good a time as any to make even small changes to my lifestyle, especially if we have other factors in our lives that put us are at risk for heart disease or stroke. Did you know that one in every three deaths is the US is associated with cardiovascular disease and that heart disease is the third leading killer of women?   Get your numbers! Get your cholesterol screened.    Take action! I went to see my doctor for my annual exam where she said I shouldn’t put off taking cholesterol-lowering medications anymore. I’m now taking a statin. And I’ve started wearing a pedometer to see if I’m close to getting in 10,000 steps every day (I’m not). I’m also writing down most things that I eat so I can see where I can do better…it’s a start.   Follow us on Face Book where we are issuing tips and hints every day on ways to promote healthy eating and active living. I’ve started wearing a pedometer and found it really is a challenge to get 10,000 steps in!   As always, call us with your ideas, concerns or suggestions on how we can better serve the public health at 203-385-4090. We look forward to hearing from you.   In Health,   Andrea L. Boissevain, MPH   Our Mission We are committed to improving the quality of life of Stratford residents through the promotion of health, prevention of disease and by ensuring a clean and safe environment.   Principles that Guide our Services Responsive, Flexible, Respectful, Fair, Non-judgemental, Sensitive to Cultural Differences, Timely & Efficient, Creative, Innovative, Resourceful, Industrious & Productive       mobilt bredband