Chesprocott Health District

11/08/2025

This past Thursday, our Director of Health and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator dropped off food drive donations at the Prospect Community Center to help support neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Thanks to the generosity of our staff and community, we collected and donated over 80 items to help meet the growing need. 💙

11/07/2025

Today, November 7, 2025, has been proclaimed Environmental Health Professionals Day in Connecticut!
We’re proud to celebrate our incredible Environmental Health team — Geno, Scott, Jasmine, and Phyllis — for their hard work keeping our communities healthy and safe. Thank you for all that you do every day!🌎💚

11/06/2025

Our Community Health team is excited to be at the Elim Park Health Fair today! We’re sharing healthy recipe cards, raising awareness about diabetes prevention, and offering free blood pressure screenings.

11/05/2025

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection reports that wind advisories are in effect for our region from 7–10 PM tonight through 8 AM Thursday.
Winds are expected to reach 20–30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH, which may cause scattered power outages.

Please secure outdoor items, charge devices, and use caution when driving. Stay tuned for updates as conditions may change.

11/04/2025

Chesprocott Health District is at Wolcott High School and Cheshire High School giving out flu vaccinations to voters! No appointment necessary—just bring your health insurance card and photo ID. We’ll be here until 3 PM at both locations. Stay healthy this season!

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

Stay Safe and Have Fun, from the Team at Chesprocott Health District!

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10/31/2025

IMPORTANT RECALL!!! BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug makers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-causing chemical.

New Jersey-based Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and drugs distributor Amerisource Health Services issued voluntary nationwide recalls earlier this month of more than 580,000 bottles of various strengths of prazosine capsules, according to the FDA.

Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure. It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.

Those who do take the medication are advised to contact their pharmacy to determine what to do with the remaining quantities, Teva said. Teva also said it sent recall letters to its customers with instructions for returning recalled product.

10/30/2025

Cannabis edibles can look just like regular candy 🍬, but the effects are anything but sweet. This Halloween, keep kids safe by checking their treats and staying alert. 🎃

10/30/2025

🩺 Did you know? Taking medicine correctly starts with understanding your label. Look for dosage, timing, and interaction warnings—and never hesitate to ask your pharmacist or doctor for clarification. Questions save lives.

10/30/2025

We have been getting a lot of inquiries lately as to which food products we might be in need of.

If you are out shopping and would like to purchase some food to donate, we thought we would provide a short list of food products that would be helpful. Low-sugar Cereal is a top priority for us currently. Generally, “normal” size vs "jumbo" size food items work better for our clients.

For the non-perishables, you can stop by in person or drop it off in our 24/7 drop-off box at our front door.

Our 24/7 outdoor drop-off box does not allow for someone to donate perishable food items. If you are interested in helping us stock up on those types of items (fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, chicken cheese, butter, etc.) Purchase some of the items yourselves -or- purchase a gift-card from one of our local grocers (which would allow us to purchase what we may need).

You can stop by any Monday or Tuesday between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM to drop the items off and we can refrigerate or freeze immediately.

10/30/2025

Yesterday Chesprocott Health District partnered with Cheshire Academy to provide flu vaccinations for students and staff! Together, we successfully vaccinated over 200 members of the Cheshire Academy community — helping to keep everyone healthier this flu season.

This marks the beginning of a great new partnership and collaboration between Chesprocott and Cheshire Academy, working hand in hand to promote wellness and protect our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this clinic a success — here’s to a healthy season ahead! 🍎💪