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Childhood Lead Poisoning

Any house or apartment built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Most homes built before 1960 contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint produced before 1960 contains higher concentrations of lead than Read More

How to Dispose of Prescription Medicines and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products

In the past, flushing medication down the toilet or the sink had been recommended because it was quick and easy. Scientists are finding antibiotics, hormones and other drugs in sewer Read More

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as natural gas, Read More

Emergency Response Systems

TYPES OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS: Devices used for emergency response systems (also often known as “Personal Emergency Response Systems” or “Medical Emergency Response Systems”) can range from cell phones given Read More

Firearm Safety / Children and Gun Safety

Children and Gun Safety Every household can take the following precautions to help protect their children and the community from gun violence. Talk with your child about guns. Stress the Read More

Connecticut Child Passenger Safety Seat/Adult Seat Belt Laws

The following was taken from SAFE KIDS CONNECTICUT. Child Passenger Safety Laws in Connecticut has been revised: Effective October 1, 2017, new law, CT HB6956 has been implemented. Visit this link to Read More

Call Before You Dig

The following is summarized from the EVERSOURCE website: https://www.eversource.com/Content/general/residential/safety/call-before-you-dig If you are a contractor working on a site or a homeowner working around your own home, be aware that digging Read More

Prenatal Care/Infertility Issues

Getting Good Care The best start to having a healthy baby is to see your healthcare provider before you get pregnant. Once you’re pregnant, your health professional will have you Read More

Pregnancy

Being pregnant is a time filled with a lot of emotions. You may be excited, shocked, or scared. If you think that you might be pregnant, you should see your Read More

Preconception

Preconception is the time before you become pregnant. If you are thinking about having a baby, you should seek Preconception Health Care to begin the process of managing conditions and Read More

Becoming a Parent

Parenting will be the most important job you will ever have. It can be an exciting time, but can also be hard. There is a lot to learn about taking Read More

Interconception

Interconception is the time between the end of one pregnancy and the beginning of the next one, when the mother and father should make sure they are in good health Read More

Wildlife Rehabilitators

Wildlife Rehabilitators are Authorized to Handle sick, injured or orphaned mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. Dealing with Distressed Bears, Coyotes Read More

Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator

What is a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator? The Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator provides assistance to homeowners experiencing nuisance wildlife problems. These conflicts typically include wild animals damaging crops, livestock or Read More

Low Cost Veterinarian Services – Connecticut

The Fox Memorial Clinic, located at the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, provides veterinary care to animals whose owners are in financial need. Also provides veterinary services to the public Read More

Giving Up a Pet – Connecticut

If you are thinking about giving up your pet, call the Connecticut Humane Society. The mission of the Humane Society is to find homes for pets whose owner/s can no Read More

Black Bears in Connecticut/Report a Black Bear Sighting

Black Bears have established a presence in Connecticut, in recent years, even in heavily populated residential areas. Here are a few facts about bears from the Connecticut Department of Energy Read More

Animal Protection Laws in Connecticut

Anti-Cruelty Statute Summary A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals and/or pets if the person: Overdrives, overloads, overworks, tortures, deprives of necessary sustenance, mutilates or cruelly beats or Read More

Animal Assistors/Service Animals

What is a Service Animal? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to Read More

Animal Assisted Therapy

DEFINITION Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment. AAT is designed to improve a patient’s social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning. AAT Read More

Organ and Tissue Donation

How to Become a Donor: Declare your wish on your driver’s license or photo ID card, if you are going to the DMV to obtain or renew your license/identification. Join Read More

Humanitarian Aid in Times of Disaster

The following information is summarized from an article, “Guidelines for Appropriate International Disaster Donations” by the Center for International Disaster Information. Offering Aid – Most Effective Way to Help Cash Read More

Charity Registration

WHO MUST REGISTER A CHARITY The following is summarized from the website of the Public Charities Unit of the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Charities/Public-Charities The Connecticut Solicitation of Read More

Charitable Giving – Connecticut

PUBLIC CHARITIES UNIT IN CONNECTICUT The Department of Consumer Protection is responsible for administering the Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act. Most charities who solicit contributions in Connecticut must register Read More

Veterans Medical Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, clinics and hospitals provide a range of medical and mental health services to eligible veterans. Information on medical facilities in Connecticut can be Read More