Ledge Light Health District

08/14/2024

School Required Childhood Vaccines: CT Public Schools require that all children entering school be up to date on their childhood vaccines. For a list of the required vaccines for children entering school in 2024-25, visit our website at:
https://llhd.org/healthy-communities/preventing-communicable-disease/immunization

08/14/2024

Our District's first EEE positive mosquitoes serve as an important reminder for us all to do our part to reduce mosquitoes! Learn how at https://tiny.llhd.org/2p8bmrfs.

08/13/2024

Save the date - we'd love to see you!

08/13/2024

Stop by to see us at the City of Groton Farmers Market (Washington Park) today from 3 to 6 pm.

08/08/2024

https://llhd.org/healthy-communities/nurturing-healthy-environments/mosquito-borne-disease/

08/07/2024

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month!

Want to know why staying up to date with childhood and adult vaccines is so important? Listen to this important announcement from Dr. Paul Offit of Philadelphia Children’s Hospital. Why Children Should Stay Up To Date on Vaccines?

Paul A. Offit, MD, answers the common question from parents about changing the recommended vaccine schedule.

08/02/2024

08/02/2024

: Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Consumers with any of the recalled products in their homes should not eat them and discard them immediately or return them to the store for a refund. Refrigerators should be cleaned and sanitized to prevent the risk of cross-contamination with other products.

For additional information, please click the link below.

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07/24/2024

There are simple things we can all do to reduce mosquitoes and the risk of WNV!

07/19/2024

Stay fire safe this summer as you grill with tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

• Clean grills often & remove grease build-up.
• Keep a 3-foot safe zone around grills and campfires.
• Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.

07/18/2024

Do you live, work, play or visit Groton? Please take a few minutes to help make Groton a more bike and pedestrian friendly community! Share your thoughts in this brief survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/grotonbikeped

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07/16/2024

The spread of COVID-19 disease has increased recently! To reduce the chance of getting COVID it’s important to take precautions even during the summer.

07/15/2024

Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is in effect until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Anyone who needs relief from the heat can visit one of the following locations:

• Adult Reading Room, Public Library of New London / 63 Huntington St, New London
• Groton Public Library / 52 Newtown Rd, Groton
• Groton Thrive 55+ / 102 Newtown Rd, Groton
• Bill Memorial Library / 240 Monument Street, City of Groton
• Mystic-Noank Library / 40 Library St, Mystic
• Groton Town Hall / 45 Fort Hill Rd, Groton
• Town Hall Annex / 102 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton
• Town of Groton Police Department / 68 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton

Connecticut residents can call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to get directed their nearest cooling center. Additionally, 2-1-1 can connect anyone in need with the transportation necessary to get to a cooling center.

Please remember to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed during periods of extreme heat.

07/15/2024

07/09/2024

Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is in effect through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat can visit one of the following locations:

• Adult Reading Room, Public Library of New London / 63 Huntington St, New London
• Groton Public Library / 52 Newtown Rd, Groton
• Groton Thrive 55+ / 102 Newtown Rd, Groton
• Bill Memorial Library / 240 Monument Street, City of Groton
• Mystic-Noank Library / 40 Library St, Mystic
• Groton Town Hall / 45 Fort Hill Rd, Groton
• Town Hall Annex / 102 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton
• Town of Groton Police Department / 68 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton

Please remember to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed during periods extreme heat.

07/08/2024

Know the signs and symptoms of heat -related illnesses. Protect yourself and others when it is hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying informed.

07/05/2024

Avoid food poisoning today and all summer long by following grill safety guidelines.

✅Always use a food thermometer to check food has reached a safe internal temperature
✅ Keep the inside of a smoker at 225–300°F
✅Avoid cross-contamination by always separating raw food and cooked/ready to eat food

Explore the four steps to food safety before firing up the grill this summer: https://bit.ly/3QWfTI1

07/04/2024

07/03/2024

Our office is closed until Monday, July 8 at 8:00 AM. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

07/01/2024

Healthwatch Host Carolyn Wilson talks with her colleagues Margaret Lancaster and Lizbeth Polo-Smith about what it means to be a Ledge Light Health District Community Health Worker.

Community members who need help accessing food, safe housing, transportation, and other things that impact health might benefit from support from a Community Health Worker. For more information, please contact:

- Margaret Lancaster (Senior Health Program Coordinator, Community Health Worker, and Peer Navigator) at 860.910.0445
- Lizbeth Polo-Smith (Community Health Worker) at 860.590.7667.

Ledge Light Healthwatch Host Carolyn Wilson talks with Ledge Light Health District's Margaret Lancaster (Senior Health Program Coordinator, Community Health ...

06/29/2024

There are currently no swimming advisories or closures in effect at any LLHD-monitored beaches.

For more information and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website or call us with any questions at (860) 448-4882.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, June 24, 2024. The following areas exceeded the bacterial action level set by the State of Connecticut:

06/28/2024

Brothers’ Gathering: What’s Behind the Mask?
July 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
The Place, 74 Garfield Avenue, New London

Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/rFvHAufAx7.

Please contact Ruben Santiago at 860.590.7670 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

06/28/2024

Beach Water Results

Boardwalk Beach (Cini Park) in East Lyme is currently closed. No other closures or swimming advisories are in effect at this time.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, June 17, 2024, and all bathing water sample results were below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut.

06/26/2024

DO I NEED AN MPOX VACCINE?
JYNNEOS, the Mpox vaccine, is currently recommended for people who meet at least one of the following:

• People who engage in s*x with multiple partners, anonymous partners, or participate in group s*x; OR
• People whose partners engage in s*x with multiple partners, anonymous partners, or participate in group s*x; OR
• People who engage in transactional s*x (including s*x in exchange for money, food, shelter or other goods); OR
• People who know or suspect that they have been exposed to Mpox in the last 14 days; OR
• Anyone else who considers themselves to be at risk for Mpox through s*x or other intimate contact.

For more info or to get connected with an Mpox vaccine call 860-448-4882.

06/24/2024

06/21/2024

Raw meat and poultry can spread harmful germs to fresh produce and ready-to-eat foods — unless you keep them separate. Always cook meat and poultry until it reaches a safe internal temperature on a digital food thermometer.

MYTH: Once a hamburger turns brown in the middle, it's fully cooked and safe to eat.

FACT: Looking at color and texture is not a reliable way to tell if food is safe to eat. The only way to know that food has been cooked to a safe internal temperature is to use a digital food thermometer.

06/20/2024

Beach Water Results

There are currently no swimming advisories or closures in effect for any LLHD-monitored beaches.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, June 17, 2024, and all bathing water sample results were below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut.

Ledge Light Health District conducts weekly bathing water sampling from Memorial Day through Labor Day for the Towns and Cities of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, Old Lyme, Stonington, and Waterford.