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08/06/2026

Access to healthy food changes lives. As a proud REACH Hartford partner, The Grocery on Broad is helping make fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant foods more accessible for Hartford families.

Watch how this partnership is creating healthier communities one meal, and one neighborhood at a time.

07/17/2026

REACH Program | Partner Spotlight 💚

A special thank you to Joel Cruz, Director of Urban Alliance, and the entire Urban Alliance team for helping expand access to healthy food for Hartford families through the REACH program.

Watch Joel share the impact of this partnership.

07/17/2026

The REACH Program is helping Hartford families build healthier, more active lives! 💚 Watch highlights from the MOVE event, where community members came together to learn, play, and have fun.

🌫️ Wondering why the sky looks hazy or why the air smells smoky?Smoke from multiple wildfires in Ontario, Canada, along ...
07/15/2026

🌫️ Wondering why the sky looks hazy or why the air smells smoky?

Smoke from multiple wildfires in Ontario, Canada, along with 48 active wildfires across the U.S. are being carried east by the wind. As a result, smoke is affecting much of the Northeast, including Connecticut.

⚠️ Air quality across Connecticut has reached levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and pregnant individuals should take extra precautions during periods of poor air quality.

Check the air quality in you area: https://www.airnow.gov/

To reduce your exposure:
🏠 Stay indoors as much as possible.
🚪 Keep windows and doors closed, and limit outside air entering your home.
😷 If you need to be outdoors, consider wearing a N95 respirator or another type of mask to help reduce inhalation of wildfire smoke.
💧 If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activities until air quality improves.



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🌫️ ¿Te preguntas por qué el cielo se ve brumoso o por qué el aire huele a humo?

El viento está desplazando hacia el este el humo proveniente de varios incendios forestales en Ontario, Canadá, así como de 48 incendios activos en Estados Unidos. Como resultado, el humo está afectando gran parte de la región del Noreste, incluido Connecticut.

⚠️ La calidad del aire en todo Connecticut ha alcanzado niveles poco saludables para los grupos sensibles. Las personas con asma, enfermedades cardíacas o pulmonares, los adultos mayores, los niños y las mujeres embarazadas deben tomar precauciones adicionales durante los períodos de mala calidad del aire.

Consulta la calidad del aire en tu zona: https://www.airnow.gov/

Para reducir tu exposición:
🏠 Permanece en interiores tanto como sea posible.
🚪 Mantén cerradas las ventanas y puertas, y limita la entrada de aire exterior a tu hogar.
😷 Si necesitas estar al aire libre, considera usar un respirador N95 u otro tipo de mascarilla para ayudar a reducir la inhalación de humo de incendios forestales.
💧 Si es posible, evita realizar actividades físicas intensas al aire libre hasta que mejore la calidad del aire.

Stay Healthy. Stay Informed.Learn about Cyclosporiasis, how it spreads, common symptoms, and simple steps you can take t...
07/15/2026

Stay Healthy. Stay Informed.

Learn about Cyclosporiasis, how it spreads, common symptoms, and simple steps you can take to prevent illness. (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/about/index.html )

Contact your healthcare provider if you develop sudden or ongoing diarrhea.

Cyclospora Outbreak with Unknown Source: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html


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Manténgase Sano. Manténgase Informado.

Infórmese sobre la ciclosporiasis: cómo se transmite, cuáles son sus síntomas comunes y qué medidas sencillas puede tomar para prevenir la enfermedad. (Fuente: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/about/index.html )

Consulte a su proveedor de atención médica si presenta diarrea repentina o persistente.

Brote de Cyclospora de origen desconocido:
https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html

Hey Hartford, check the information that our Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam posted about cooling centers across the c...
07/02/2026

Hey Hartford, check the information that our Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam posted about cooling centers across the city. They will be open through July 5th.

It’s going to be extremely hot this week, so please stay safe, cool, and hydrated!

For more information regarding cooling center locations in Hartford, please call 2-1-1.

Awareness saves lives. Measles spreads easily through the air and can lead to serious complications. Early recognition, ...
07/02/2026

Awareness saves lives. Measles spreads easily through the air and can lead to serious complications. Early recognition, vaccination, and reliable health information make a difference. Stay informed and help protect our community.

La información salva vidas. El sarampión se propaga fácilmente por el aire y puede provocar complicaciones graves. El reconocimiento temprano, la vacunación y la información sanitaria confiable marcan la diferencia. Mantente informado y ayuda a proteger a nuestra comunidad.

More about measles/Más sobre sarampión: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html

Yesterday, three City of Hartford Supervisors, Ebony Jackson-Shaheed (Director of Health & Human Services), Jessica Four...
05/01/2026

Yesterday, three City of Hartford Supervisors, Ebony Jackson-Shaheed (Director of Health & Human Services), Jessica Fourquet (Deputy Director of Health & Human Services), and Patricia McIntosh (Deputy Director of Social Services) received the Patriot Award, presented by ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve).

This award recognizes supervisors and leaders who go above and beyond to support service members in the National Guard and Reserve through flexibility, understanding, and a strong commitment to their dual roles in service and workplace.

We are especially grateful to our service member and Epidemiologist, Daniela Babcock, whose nomination made this recognition possible.

A special thank you to City of Hartford COO, Olusegun Ajavi “Shay”, for being present to share this moment. Your presence underscored the importance of this recognition and the leadership support behind the work we do every day and the commitment and support to our service members.

Proud to be part of an organization that stands behind those who served and are still serving our community and our country.



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