Board of Directors Special Meeting – September 30, 2024 Meeting Minutes
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: By the Numbers
As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, it’s a vital time to promote awareness, share resources, and encourage action to reduce the impact of breast cancer. We at Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD) are committed to supporting our community with the latest information and local opportunities for engagement. CDC United States Cancer Statistics
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Containers of LACTAID Milk being recalled due to unlisted amounts of almonds
The following content is from the CT DPH on September 30, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Public Health is highlighting the following voluntary recall that has being initiated by the US Food and Drug Administration: HP Hood LLC is recalling five SKUs of 96 oz containers of
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Connecticut Department of Public Health confirms season’s first influenza deaths
The following content is from the CT DPH on October 16, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn—Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, confirmed the first two deaths of state residents due to influenza (flu) for the 2024-25 respiratory viral disease season. The announcement came at a news conference this morning
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Prevention Strategies for Mpox, including Vaccinating People at Riskvia Sexual Exposure, for U.S. Travelers Visiting Countries with
The following content is from the CDC on September 23, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Summary  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to provide additional information about the ongoing outbreak of clade I monkeypox virus (MPXV), the virus that causes mpox, in
Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo
The following content is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 13, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets Hazard: The rings contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of cadmium that are prohibited in children’s products by the