Central Connecticut Health District

Central Connecticut Health District We are the local health department for the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. We are here to serve YOU!

The Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) strives to provide the best quality service for our residents. Our main office is located in the Wethersfield Town Hall and we have satellite offices in Berlin, Newington and Rocky Hill. Our services cover three aspects of public health: Environmental Health, Community Health and Emergency Preparedness. Our Environmental Health Staff inspect your fav

orite restaurants, your local nail and hair salons, and the pool that you take your children to in the summer to cool off. Did you go out to eat recently and are suddenly feeling ill? We work hard to investigate and uncover the source of the problem. When it comes to an emergency, are YOU prepared? Our Emergency Preparedness staff teams up with local law enforcement and State workers to train and equip our towns to be ready for any kind of unexpected event. Our Community Health Staff work to obtain grants to implement programs that serve you. From free vegetable gardening classes and free dental cleanings for seniors, we strive to provide you with classes that you will benefit from. Are you unsure if we provide a service that is not mentioned here? Feel free to call us at (860) 721-2822.

Please note, our offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
06/12/2026

Please note, our offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

Symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome can range from mild to severe and often appear 3-6 hours after eating red meat.

Common symptoms of alpha-gal allergy include:
- Hives or an itchy rash
- Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Coughing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or eyelids
- Dizziness or a drop in blood pressure

When symptoms are getting worse quickly and affect more than one body part, it is called anaphylaxis. This needs immediate treatment with epinephrine.

Learn more about this allergy and how to identify these ticks: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/insect-allergy/alpha-gal-syndrome/

With the hot weather we are having, staying hydrated is more important than ever. But the type of hydration you choose i...
06/11/2026

With the hot weather we are having, staying hydrated is more important than ever. But the type of hydration you choose is also important! Here are some tips on making healthy drink choices. 🥤🥛🧃

Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol begins today and lasts through Sunday. Please take a moment to recognize the ...
06/11/2026

Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol begins today and lasts through Sunday. Please take a moment to recognize the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to manage both situations. Stay hydrated!

Starts Thursday at 10am
06/10/2026

Starts Thursday at 10am

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a multi-day stretch of severely hot and humid conditions, he is directing the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and continuing until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting www.211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1

ALERT: parents and caregivers - please take a moment to read this important information about the resurgence of a social...
06/10/2026

ALERT: parents and caregivers - please take a moment to read this important information about the resurgence of a social media trend called the "benadryl challenge".

🔥 Heat Advisory Tomorrow Heat kills more people than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes — but heat deaths don’t have to ...
06/10/2026

🔥 Heat Advisory Tomorrow
Heat kills more people than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes — but heat deaths don’t have to happen.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Check on your people.
Heat safety is life safety.

https://www.weather.gov/

⚠️ Medication Safety ReminderThe Connecticut Department of Public Health is encouraging families to safely store medicat...
06/09/2026

⚠️ Medication Safety Reminder

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is encouraging families to safely store medications containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) following recent reports of pediatric overdoses in Connecticut. Keep medications out of reach of children and teens, regularly review what medications are in your home, and use medications only as directed.

‼️Recent reports in Connecticut show a rise in Benadryl (diphenhydramine) overdoses in children and teens—including deaths.

💊We do not recommend Benadryl for routine allergy treatment. Safer, longer-acting options like Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, & Xyzal are preferred.

🗝️ Keep all medications locked up, avoid large quantities at home, and talk with older kids and teens about medication safety.

📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (24/7)

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06/09/2026

Address

2080 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100
Rocky Hill, CT
06067

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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