Uncas Health District

03/02/2026

Free Medical Clinic in March 2026 (Willimantic) and free Dental Clinic in April 2026 (Storrs).

02/26/2026

Consumers should stop using the recalled play sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact TheKiddoSpace for a free replacement toy of at least equal value to the purchase price of the recalled play set, including free shipping. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” on the t...

02/26/2026

Recall: TheKiddoSpace Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits; The pens in the recalled children’s handwriting kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban. Get free replacement pens and refills. https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Handwriting-Practice-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban

02/26/2026

Recall: TheKiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys; The recalled children’s flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalates ban. Get free replacement toy or free USB cable. https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Flashcard-Talking-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-and-Phthalate-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-and-Phthalates-Bans-and-Standard-for-Toys

02/24/2026

We have been notified the Uncas Health District office will need to be closed due to unsafe conditions at the Uncas on the Thames Campus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/22/2026

With a major winter storm expected to impact Connecticut late Sunday through Monday, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is warning residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and heart risks linked to snow shoveling and heavy exertion.

02/21/2026

Based on the forecast, the Uncas Health District will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. We anticipate yet another storm with blizzard conditions. Prepare and be safe! Check on family and neighbors.

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Urges Connecticut Residents To Prepare for Blizzard Conditions Sunday Night and Monday Morning State Emergency Operations Center To Become Activated Sunday Afternoon 2/21/2026 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is urging Connecticut residents to prepa...

02/05/2026

Take the Hands Only CPR Challenge!

01/25/2026

❄️The Uncas Health District office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the snowstorm.

01/22/2026

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Friday, January 23, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to a blast of extremely cold air that will impact the state during this period.

This is expected to be an exceptionally frigid period, delivering some of the coldest temperatures the state has experienced so far this season, particularly overnight, when temperatures will dip into the single digits, and wind chills will drop below zero.

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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Friday, January 23, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to a blast of extremely cold air that will impact the state during this period. T...

01/02/2026

Open Enrollment for anyone looking to sign up for health and dental plans through Access Health CT has been EXTENDED until January 31, 2026. Customers can enroll in coverage that starts February 1, 2026.

Customers can also renew their coverage.

Access Health CT is Connecticut’s official health insurance exchange marketplace. Shop, compare and enroll for health insurance. Financial help is available.

12/24/2025

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-raw-oysters-linked-to-ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-almost-half-of-u-s-states-reporting-cases.html

Sixty-four people across 22 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella.