Events

Learn more about how to receive funding up to $10,000 to help remove hazards like broken stairs, mold, and more from your home.

For more information about these events, contact Madeline Romero, Community Health Worker at [email protected] or call 203-410-7023.

– April 17: Come see us at our table at “Contractor Breakfast,” 8:30am-10:30am at Grand Paint, 451 Grand Ave

– April 23: Join us for Healthy Homes Night! We’ll share more information about the Healthy Homes program. There will be giveaways and a chance to win a $150 HEPA vacuum! This event will be held at Una Iglesia Para La Ciudad, 99 East Pearl St

>Meet and Greet: 5:30pm-6:00pm

>English session: 6:00pm-6:30pm

>Spanish session: 6:30pm-7:00pm

April 1-7, 2024 is National Public Health Week!

Public health is more than just health care. It includes building communities free from pollution, with safe food and water and strong personal relationships. Come to one of our events this week to learn more about how public health can help you.

– Wednesday, April 3: Learn about how Fair Haven is preparing for the health impacts of the effects of climate change, 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Fair Haven Branch Library, 182 Grand Ave

– Thursday, April 4: Pick up free at-home COVID-19 test kits, 1:00pm-2:00pm at Key Food, 325 Ferry St

– Friday, April 5: Attend our Narcan Training Webinar, 3:30pm-4:00pm (Join Here)

– Saturday, April 6: Find information on how to prepare for emergencies, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Wooster Square Farmer’s Market at 511 Chapel St

The Health and Wellness Center at 424 Chapel St is offering free blood pressure screenings every Friday for the month of February

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so it is important to get a a screening to measure your blood pressure. High blood pressure puts you in danger of heart disease and stroke. You should get your blood pressure checked at least once a year. Visit the Health Department for a blood pressure screening soon!

– Friday, February 2, 12:00pm-4:30pm

– Friday, February 9, 12:00pm-4:30pm

– Friday, February 16, 12:00pm-4:30pm

– Friday, February 23, 12:00pm-4:30pm