Agencies in Hartford County

Click an agency name below to navigate to their page.

Hartford County News

All news releases from your agencies

How exciting! Thank you! RT @Olapic_Alert: Congrats @CTDPH! Go Red For Women just published your picture. http://t.co/sZlEHfG3
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 12:15 PM)
@Kayleigh_10 We had a lot more men wearing red, but they were camera shy. :)
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 12:04 PM)
Here's just a fraction of the DPH staff who wore red for #GoRed Day. @GoRedForWomen http://t.co/lYkg39om
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 11:55 AM)
Support @American_Heart during #HeartMonth and add a #twibbon now! http://t.co/2UXyxEP6
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 10:19 AM)
@WindsorLckPatch Thanks for the RT!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 8:04 AM)
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Are you wearing red today for Go Red for Women Day? Send us your twitpics!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 03, 2012 - 8:02 AM)
#Flu activity in #Connecticut is still sporadic. Check out the latest weekly flu report: http://t.co/LhUPRblO
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 02, 2012 - 9:19 AM)
@jessieolivia @Shawn_930 @chimama1961 @ImKat17 Thanks for the RTs!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 02, 2012 - 8:08 AM)
Not sure what to wear tomorrow? MAKE IT RED! Friday, Feb 3 is National Go Red Day! Help raise heart health awareness for women. Pls RT
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 02, 2012 - 7:53 AM)
@itsameashaleyy invasive strep is a reportable disease, however, reporting takes time. Strep is common during this time of year.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 3:34 PM)
Surveys are extremely important because they may be the only vehicle for teens to come forward with dating violence. - Dr. Mullen
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 3:31 PM)
Commissioner Mullen: "Just because something's common, doesn't make it normal." re: dating violence http://t.co/2ZRJgFav
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 3:29 PM)
"A relationship is supposed to be about loving, not stalking." Mayor Moccia, Norwalk
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 3:13 PM)
Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia speaks about emotional and long-term impacts of dating violence. http://t.co/MxsyOisk
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 3:07 PM)
Some of the signs at today's press conference on teen dating violence prevention. http://t.co/6WPyuDxm
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 2:48 PM)
Getting ready for Nat'l Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month Press Conference w/ Commissioner Mullen at Stamford Govt Center.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 2:46 PM)
@itsameashaleyy Strep actually is not a reportable disease, so doctors aren't required to notify us of cases. Let me see if we have any info
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 12:48 PM)
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 4 info on healthy dating, get the app on ur Droid or iPhone: http://t.co/bw2LSC45
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (February 01, 2012 - 9:28 AM)
New career opportunities for DPH just posted! More info: http://t.co/ziCaRvUH
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 31, 2012 - 8:01 AM)
National Wear Red Day is this Friday! What are you doing to celebrate? #GoRed @GoRedForWomen
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 30, 2012 - 1:17 PM)
RT @CTbfcoalition: Going back to work & planning to keep #breastfeeding? Great information from @ILCA1985: http://t.co/GFtgZIJL
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 27, 2012 - 1:08 PM)
Thx! RT @CSHHC Happy #FF @uwgnh @CTHealthCenters @CTDPH @LEAPforkids @HealthJusticeCT @CTHealth @NHV_Youth @chnctfoundation @CHCConnecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 27, 2012 - 9:41 AM)
You can access #Connecticut #cancer statistics online at: http://t.co/Ljj7U3OD
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 27, 2012 - 8:00 AM)
RT @PublicHealth: Not enough Americans are getting cancer screenings, particularly Asians & Hispanics, says MMWR study: http://t.co/OBPeqAs6
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 27, 2012 - 7:59 AM)
@APHLNews Yes! But we're not complaining, especially after the hard winter we had last year!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 6:42 PM)
RT @APHLNews: More on lab-created H5N1 --> Scientists engineer bioterror fears http://t.co/5EjrasXs #birdflu
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 3:29 PM)
Here are the updated HIV/AIDS statistics for #Connecticut: http://t.co/iVEKvNZe
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 2:42 PM)
In #Connecticut in 2009, 42% of diagnosed HIV cases had AIDS at the time of their diagnosis. http://t.co/iVEKvNZe #GetTested
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 2:40 PM)
RT @MayoClinic: USA HIV statistics: 1,000,000 people infected. 56,000 new infections annually. 1 in 5 don't know they're infected.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 2:39 PM)
In #Connecticut in 2009, 75% of diagnosed HIV cases were men. http://t.co/iVEKvNZe #GetTested
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 1:45 PM)
@itsameashaleyy I'm glad you like them! Thank you for following!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 12:01 PM)
@glezmdez Siga @CDCespanol para informacin sobre la salud en Espaol.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 11:58 AM)
Healthcare Providers:Dont forget to review pre-surgical instructions & discuss specific circumstances. http://t.co/aYcXaN9e #PreventHAIs
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 11:38 AM)
@TarStarr Thanks for the feedback! We'll see what we can do!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 9:55 AM)
RT @TIMEHealthland: Driving with friends: why it's so dangerous for teens | http://t.co/YYIVwvEZ
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 8:54 AM)
We're looking for feedback! What do you think of our tweets? Do you find them informative? What is/isn't useful? Let us know!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 26, 2012 - 8:04 AM)
Siga @CDCespanol para informacin sobre la salud en Espaol.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 3:41 PM)
RT @healthfinder Give your child low-fat milk or water instead of juice. Itll help keep your childs teeth healthy: http://t.co/U5cqThNy
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 3:05 PM)
D leche o agua en vez de jugo a su hijo. Ayudar a mantener sus dientes sanos: http://t.co/hUZlAyFo (via @healthfinder)
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 3:04 PM)
Did you know that you can get a list of long-term care and nursing homes in #Connecticut online? Here's the link: http://t.co/YlqQCL0R
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 2:09 PM)
@TarStarr Thank you! What do you think of our tweets? Do you find them useful/informational?
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 1:51 PM)
RT @healthychildren Study found only 25% of kids use sunscreen! Important, even in winter. These tips can help http://t.co/nBIXujQa
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 1:16 PM)
RT @fema: #safetytip: Teach your children how and when to call 9-1-1 or your local emergency medical services number for help.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 12:07 PM)
RT @fema: Ensee a sus hijos cmo y cundo llamar al 9-1-1 o al nmero de emergencias mdicas locales para ayuda.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 12:06 PM)
RT @womenshealth Key to healthier fried foods may be type of oil used in a country. Spain uses olive & sunflower oil. http://t.co/aI4lioL7
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 11:07 AM)
Employers: #Connecticut Labor Dept. Offers Seminar on New Paid Sick Leave Law. Registration deadline: Jan 29. Info: http://t.co/J3ekTvky
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 10:01 AM)
RT @CDCgov: Whooping cough can be serious, especially in infants. Vaccination now recommended during #pregnancy. http://t.co/QmtfEdRj
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 25, 2012 - 7:42 AM)
RT @HealthForecast: Researchers found some lung #cancer & colon cancer patients still smoked after diagnosis (via @CNN) http://t.co/nOAQcI7X
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 5:00 PM)
RT @CDC_Cancer: What's the most important thing you can do to help prevent cervical #cancer? Get screened regularly! http://t.co/Q5X3XiJy
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 4:11 PM)
Healthcare Providers:Dont forget to review pre-surgical instructions & discuss specific circumstances. http://t.co/aYcXaN9e #PreventHAIs
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 3:37 PM)
@pierrepetrelli Thank you for all of the RTs and helping to spread the word on health!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 2:15 PM)
Are you looking for #publichealth info for #Connecticut ? Ask us on Twitter and maybe we can help! You can also call (860) 509-8000.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 2:12 PM)
Environmental Sanitarian exam now open for those interested in working as a sanitarian for the state of #Connecticut. http://t.co/Gwk0tm6E
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 1:37 PM)
RT @PHEgov: First Responders: Learn abt best tools to help in chem emergency b/4 disaster strikes. Comparison chart @ http://t.co/M98iIeqD
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 1:15 PM)
@6ustav01 MANUAL DE CONNECTICUT DE PRONTIDO PARA EMERGNCIAS http://t.co/nAP0NqIH
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 12:26 PM)
The latest "#Connecticut Epidemiologist" is out! This edition: Changes to reportable diseases for 2012 & more. http://t.co/XzVvGfbn
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 11:23 AM)
RT @CDC_DrCPortier: What is environmental justice? Find out in this new #CDC video: http://t.co/9pkY0435
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 10:27 AM)
Are you using a smartphone? You can easily get health info on a number of topics from @CDCgov 's mobile site: http://t.co/8Kijzc4h
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 9:22 AM)
RT @femaregion1: Here are the best sources for #wx alerts: http://t.co/967BHWsi
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 8:49 AM)
RT @MayoClinic: Healthy snacks can complement ur weight-loss plan. Here are creative & healthy ways to satisfy hunger. http://t.co/988QMOFF
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 24, 2012 - 7:47 AM)
RT @TIMEHealthland: Study: Teens are not being safe in the sun | http://t.co/sIffNyk5
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 4:45 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Thank you, Heang, for inviting me to host! #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM)
@CTHealthCenters My pleasure! Tweet you next week! ;)
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM)
@CSHHC Thank you all! I'll see you all in Twitterland! #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:59 PM)
Thanks to those who participated in this week's tweetchat! RT @ahynes1: Next week: Oral health and Give Kids a Smile day. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:59 PM)
@ahynes1 Yes! I enjoyed it! I hope to join future ones as well! #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:58 PM)
@CSHHC Only a few minutes left in our tweetchat. Any final thoughts? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:55 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT But it's hard to get the followers engaged. Most of them are passive users. I know they see the info thru bit.ly. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:54 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT We've more than doubled our followers over the past year, so I like to think that people find our content useful. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:53 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT @cthealthcenters What's worked best for you in getting people engaged? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:50 PM)
@CSHHC It has so many resources, but a lot of our local partners aren't aware that it's there. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:50 PM)
@CSHHC For risk communication we set up a site to share resources. http://t.co/r8vgBeJ8 #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:49 PM)
@CTHealthCenters We use SM largely for educational purposes. Not so much networking. We try to engage people, but it's tough. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:48 PM)
Check out this iPhone app to find a health center near you! http://t.co/M3nn6SmH
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:47 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Thanks!
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:46 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Do your organizations use social media as an educational tool, a networking tool, or both? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:45 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Bear with me, folks. This is my first time moderating a chat... :) #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:44 PM)
@CTHealthCenters Very good point. Similar to what CL&P has for outages. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:43 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT There's just so much out there. It's just a matter of finding it, and SHARING it! #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:42 PM)
@CSHHC That is too cool! I'm definitely promoting that app after the chat! #hcsmct Any other good health apps?
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:41 PM)
@CHCConnecticut RT @CTDPH I believe HRSA has an app to find CHCs. #hcsmct ---> So maybe it's a question of us promoting it. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:40 PM)
@CTHealthCenters Hmmm...maybe that's something I could explore. I think a lot of people aren't aware of all of the services. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:39 PM)
@CHCConnecticut Do you think an app to locate CHCs would be helpful for people? Would it maybe reduce the burden on ERs? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:38 PM)
@CHCConnecticut Interesting. How could CTDPH use mobile apps? What are some ideas for apps that we could create? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:37 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT It's a start. There's always more work to be done. :) #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:36 PM)
@CHCConnecticut I think mobile apps are a great way to reach people! What does your app do? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:35 PM)
@CHCConnecticut Is there a way to measure how often people use the app? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:34 PM)
@ahynes1 Does anybody know about creating mobile applications for use on Androids and iPhones? #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:33 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Having ways to measure reach is very important so you can evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:32 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Even tho there was no power, social media was also a way people go info. This was measured thru bit.ly click-thrus. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:31 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT We have heard from people who received messages from the reverse 911. That seemed to work well. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:31 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT There were about 2,500 ppl I believe in the Text4Baby database in CT. Measuring is hard. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:30 PM)
@ahynes1 I'd DEFINITELY be interested in PodcampCT! Social media is rather new to us here at DPH. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:28 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT @CTHealthCenters We also used @text4baby to get CO messages out during the October storm. S/O @text4baby #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:28 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT @CTHealthCenters During the October storm, we provided messages to locals to send using reverse 911. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:26 PM)
@CTHealthCenters Yes! I have printed out lists of contacts, and in our preparedness guide, we encourage residents to do the same. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:24 PM)
@ahynes1 We follow EVERYBODY back so that we can interact with people with private accounts and allow them to DM us. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:23 PM)
@ahynes1 We have quite a few local politicians following us. Not sure which ones specifically. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:23 PM)
@CSHHC I'll see what I can do about that! #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:22 PM)
@HealthJusticeCT Shelters can be located by dialing 2-1-1. Some are temporary, some are permanent. #hcsmct
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut (January 23, 2012 - 3:22 PM)

Hartford County Exclusive Content

Exclusive posts from your agencies

My Government Emails in Hartford County

Email updates from your agencies

Hartford County RSS Feeds

RSS Feed updates from your agencies

Hartford County Tweets

Twitter updates from your agencies