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HVHD distributing free COVID-19 test kits for residents

For Immediate Release: As we approach 2023 celebrations, Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD)  has joined the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) in encouraging residents to get tested for COVID-19.  HVHD has partnered with their participating towns to distribute at-home test kits, which can be picked up from New Milford, Oxford, Southbury, Washington town halls, …

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HVHD Hosts a Series of Drive-Thru Clinics this Fall

For Immediate Release: Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD) will be hosting several drive-thru vaccination clinics throughout  the community this Fall. At these drive-thru vaccination clinics, HVHD will be administering Flu vaccinations and Griffin Health will be on-site administering COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccination clinics will be held on the following dates and times: According to the Center …

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HVHD Offers Sports Physicals

For Immediate Release: Housatonic Valley Health District is happy to announce a new offering, sports physicals for school-aged children, beginning September 10, 2022.  Heidi Bettcher, Community Health Nursing Supervisor noted, “Sports physicals are important to ensure that kids are being safe while having fun playing a sport. Most organizations require a sports physical because this …

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HVHD Call for Vaccinators

For Immediate Release: Housatonic Valley Health District is seeking clinical and non-clinical volunteers to join in the fight to prevent Influenza and COVID-19 this fall. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities exist, ranging from vaccinators, to check-in, to observation staff, to lend a hand at Flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics this Fall.  Flu and COVID-19 …

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Housatonic Valley MRC Awarded  

For Immediate Release: Housatonic Valley MRC Awarded  a $10,000 Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Award by the National Association of County and City Health Officials. Housatonic Valley MRC (HVMRC) is the recipient of a 2022 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Operational Readiness Award given by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).  NACCHO …

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