Town of Madison Health Department

03/17/2026

📣 FREE radon in air test kits are available in limited quantities while supplies last at the Madison Health Department.

To educate yourself more about Radon visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health:

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/environmental_health/radon/2021/DPH-Basic-Radon-Facts-2021.pdf

03/16/2026

⚡️⚡️ Attention Restaurant Owners & Operators ⛈️⛈️

Flood watch & power outages are anticipated across the state.

If you should lose power:

• Report the power outage to the health department : 203-245-5681

• Make note of the time the outage occurred & how long the establishment was without power

• Know whether perishable foods were in the danger zone (above 41 degrees and below 135 degrees for more than 2 hours)

• Voluntarily discard foods in the danger zone after 2 hours - do not use/serve even if you cook/reheat them

• Wash, rinse, sanitize any surfaces that came in contact with foods that were in the danger zone for more then 2 hours

• Do not connect portable generators or begin using alternate water source without approval from the health department

• Purchase fresh food only after power has been restored & equipment has returned to proper temperatures

• Remain closed until you are able to operate at appropriate measures

• Follow any additional state guidance

Please call the office with any questions or concerns !!

☎️ 203-245-5681

Stay safe ☔️

03/12/2026

Friendly reminder: septic tank maintenance is essential for a healthy home! We’ve recently received several calls regarding pump-outs.

01/07/2026

Happy New Year from the Madison Health Department!

Please note that our contact information has recently been updated. Visit our webpage to ensure you have the most current ways to reach us.

We also want to make residents aware of a recent federal change to the childhood vaccination schedule. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will scale back national recommendations for certain routine childhood vaccines, shifting more responsibility to parents and individual providers rather than maintaining unified national guidance.

In response, Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, issued a statement reaffirming Connecticut’s continued commitment to evidence-based vaccine guidance to protect children and our community.

01/07/2025

🏡 January is National Radon Action Month!

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that could be present at harmful levels in your home. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States.

Protect your health—testing your home for radon is simple and can help prevent unnecessary exposure.

📍 Madison residents: Pick up a FREE radon test kit at the Health Department while supplies last!

Learn more about radon and how to reduce your risk: EPA National Radon Action Month

January is national radon action month. Here you can browse activities in your area and view the results of those activities.

12/10/2024

Good morning, Madison! 🌟 We're excited to reconnect with our wonderful community as we bring the Madison Health Department's page back to life! With the holiday season in full swing, we want to share helpful tips and updates to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. 🎄

As gatherings increase, remember that staying up-to-date with your flu and COVID vaccinations can help protect everyone this season. Also, don’t forget to practice food safety while preparing your festive meals—wash hands often, cook thoroughly, and store leftovers properly!

We'll be sharing more seasonal health tips, local updates, and resources in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned, and let’s make this season merry, bright, and healthy together! 💙

04/01/2024

April in Connecticut brings warmer weather and springtime beauty.

For public health professionals, April is also an important time when we recognize Health Equity Week and National Public Health Week.

03/26/2024

“The Invisible Shield” series starts tonight in case you don’t have it on your watchlist.

The Invisible Shield series explores the hidden public health infrastructure in America that saves lives every day.

03/15/2024

Consumer Alert: FDA recalls specific oysters from Connecticut that were potentially contaminated with Norovirus.

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers of a Recall of Certain Oysters from Westport, Connecticut Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

03/08/2024

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health alert regarding certain ground cinnamon products that contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.

The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products listed above because samples of these products were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

02/27/2024

Madison Health Department has partnered with the CT DPH Radon Program to promote radon awareness, testing, mitigation, and radon-resistant new construction (RRNC) throughout the state to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths in Connecticut.

Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels.

Contact our office for free radon test kits (while supplies last).

09/25/2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that households will be able to order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov starting on Monday, Sept. 25.

Claim your FREE COVID-19 tests today!
https://www.covid.gov/tests

Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.