Category Archives: Health Matters

New in Heart Health

In 2025 the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) updated [...]

Nicotine Pouches and ZYNfluencers

While cigarette smoking may be on the decline, overall nicotine use is not. As nicotine [...]

Looking Ahead, Staying Ready Together

As we move out of winter and into early spring, it’s a natural time to [...]

Staff Spotlight: The PHEP Coordinator, Shelley A. Forker

Shelley serves as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator for the Farmington Valley Health [...]

FVHD’s Inaugural Health in All Policies (HiAP) Event: Food Insecurity Summit

On January 14th, FVHD was proud to host a Food Insecurity Summit, our first Health [...]

Behind the Scenes of Local Salon Inspections

Per the CT General Statutes, the Farmington Valley Health District is required to permit and [...]

Free Tests for an Invisible Hazard in Your Home

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless naturally occurring gas that enters homes through cracks [...]

Meet Jeremy!

The Farmington Valley Health District has a team of dedicated Environmental Health Professionals. Jeremy Shields [...]

Empowering Youth to Make Healthier Choices

The Farmington Valley Health District is proud to announce that we have received funding from [...]

Be Ready on the Road: Building a Car Emergency Kit

Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a weekend trip, or running everyday errands, emergencies can [...]