Health Issues

Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne Diseases

Tick-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected tick. These diseases can be caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses, although the diseases caused by bacteria are most Read More

Intermediate Care Facilities

Intermediate Care Facilities are designed for individuals with chronic conditions who are unable to live independently, but who do not need constant intensive care. Intermediate Care Facilities provide supportive care Read More

How to Find a Doctor / How to Find Information about a Doctor – Connecticut

All physicians and health care providers must be licensed in order to practice medicine in Connecticut. Physicians who practice a particular specialty must be certified by a specialty board; they Read More

Hepatitis A /Hepatitis B /Hepatitis C

HEPATITIS A, B, and C are the most common forms of the hepatitis virus in the United States. For more information go to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or Read More

Extreme Heat Precautions and Safety Tips

If you are exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long, you sweat heavily, and don’t drink enough fluids, your natural cooling system may fail. The result may be Read More

Health Information Web Sites Compiled by the Medical Library Association

CAPHIS, the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association, has researched numerous health information websites and has compiled lists of the websites that they have screened. Read More

Health and Safety Information – Household Products/Recalls

The following link to the National Institutes of Health, https://www.nccih.nih.gov/news/alerts, provides health and safety information about household products such as bleach, pesticides, hair spray, soap, and paint. The website includes information Read More

Foodborne Illness/Food Poisoning

INFORMATION ABOUT FOODBORNE ILLNESSES General information about food poisoning and foodborne illnesses can be found on a Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection website, Food Programs: (https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Food-and-Standards-Division/Food–Standards/Food-Safety-What-Consumers-Should-Know). Information on food safety Read More

End-of-Life Care Resources

End-Of-Life Issues Some of the issues that people face at the end of their life include: What measures should be taken to prolong or end one’s life? Is there a Read More

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

Ebola Information from the State of Connecticut, visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Epidemiology-and-Emerging-Infections/Ebola-Virus SYMPTOMS: Symptoms show up 2 to 21 days after infection (although 8-10 days is Read More

DNR – Do Not Resuscitate – Orders/Bracelet

A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order alerts physicians, emergency personnel and healthcare institutions that the person named in the order does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In Connecticut, a Read More

Diabetes Prevention General Information and Resources

Could you have diabetes? Take the test. Nearly 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, and another 84 million America adults are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, according to the Read More

Childhood Obesity

Reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States from 1999 –2000 through 2017 –March 2020, obesity numbers increased from 30.5% to 41.9%. During the Read More

Breastfeeding Resources for Connecticut Families

The decision to breastfeed your infant is one of the first decisions you will make as a parent of a newborn. Breastfeeding provides the best possible nutrition for your infant Read More

Body Donation Program (Anatomical Gift)

PROSPECTIVE DONORS: Prospective donors should inform family members of their wish to donate their body. Since there is a time limit for accepting the body after death (within 48 hours) Read More

Bed Bugs

WHAT ARE BED BUGS? Bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed solely upon the blood of warm-blooded animals Bed bugs seek out people and animals, generally at night while Read More

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) Resources

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of Read More

Asthma

WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a serious health problem. When a person has asthma, their airways become sensitive and may react to smoke, pollen, dust, air pollution, allergies, and other triggers. Common Read More

Advance Directives

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. An advance directive is Read More

Dependent Definition Under Public Act 08-147

DEPENDENT DEFINITION UNDER PUBLIC ACT 08-147: HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER PARENTS’ INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP PLAN FOR UNMARRIED CHILDREN UP TO AGE 26 — https://www.cga.ct.gov/2008/ACT/Pa/pdf/2008PA-00147-R00HB-05158-PA.pdf. Connecticut law now allows parents to Read More

Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program

The following includes information from the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services: http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/cwp/view.asp?a=2513&q=313026 website. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: Program is a joint partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association – Connecticut Chapter, the Read More