Water stands as one of our planet’s most precious resources, vital for sustenance, sanitation, health, and beyond. Each year on March 22, World Water Day serves as a global reminder to champion the responsible stewardship of water and ensure access to safe water for all. From agriculture to healthcare, water plays a pivotal role in […]
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Join us in celebrating Groundwater Awareness Week, a vital initiative dedicated to educating communities worldwide about the importance of preserving and protecting groundwater resources. Through informative events, workshops, and outreach efforts, we strive to raise awareness about the critical role groundwater plays in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and providing clean drinking water for millions. Together,
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The following content is from the CT DPH on March 1, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn—The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has adopted and recommends the COVID-19 isolation guidance that was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday. This updated guidance recommends that those who have COVID-19
The following content is from the State of Connecticut’s Governor’s Office on October 2, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Free Discount Card Enables Consumers To Receive Savings on Certain Prescription Drugs (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that effective today, Connecticut residents can now enroll in a newly
The following content is from the CDC on March 1, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and
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The following content is from the CT DPH and CDC COCA Now on February 1, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. There has been a recent increase in measles activity internationally and in the United States. Healthcare providers should be on alert for patients who have: (1) febrile rash illness and symptoms consistent with measles (e.g.,
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The following content is from the CT DPH on January 19, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) that Bright Farms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, NJ farm and distributed
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The following content is from the CT DPH on January 23, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety Division and the Connecticut Department of Public Health are warning the public about cookies sold at Stew Leonard’s grocery stores in Danbury and Newington that contained
The following content is from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 25, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Recalled Yaomiao Red Rhinestone Silver Tiara Name of Product: Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras Hazard: The rhinestones embedded in the recalled tiaras contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead
