Our Vision
Exceptional health and well-being for all people who work, live, learn, and play in the Farmington Valley.
Our Mission
The Farmington Valley Health District strives to
PREVENT disease outbreaks and conditions that give rise to poor health,
PROMOTE health programs and policies that support good health, and
PROTECT members of our community from health threats – both the everyday and the exceptional.
Our Values
Community Engagement & Support
Data-Driven
Equal Access to Resources
Health Equity
Partnership
Quality of Care
Who We Are
Welcome to the Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD) site! Whether you are searching for information on how to protect yourself from the flu, proper septic system maintenance or the latest health alerts on food recalls, the FVHD is here for you. We hope you find the site easy to navigate and encourage questions, comments and suggestions to be submitted on our Contact Page.
FVHD serves the towns of Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford and Simsbury. From restaurant inspections, septic system approvals, disease outbreak investigations to health education, we work hard to create a healthy and safe community for the approximate 110,000 residents of the Farmington Valley.
Our community partnerships are key to the success of your health district. By working with residents, town officials, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, schools, and local agencies and organizations, FVHD is able to meet the needs of the community.
Our Staff
The Farmington Valley Health District has a professional and experienced staff dedicated to promoting optimal health and securing a healthy environment.
You can reach our staff at (860) 352 – 2333
Kristin Olsson, RS
Registered Sanitarian
kolsson@fvhd.org
x305
Kate Glendon, MPH, CHES, CPS
Community Health Coordinator
kglendon@fvhd.org
x 324
Olivia Morris, BS
Community Health Program Associate
omorris@fvhd.org
x 319
