The local health dept. for East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington & Waterford, CT. linktr.ee/llhd
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Happy Mother’s Day! Best wishes for a safe and healthy celebration to all moms today.
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Today we celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day! 💙
Something as simple as washing your hands protects you, your family, and your neighbors.
🧼 Wash for 20 seconds
🧴 Use sanitizer when needed
🍽️ Clean your hands before and after
🌍 Healthy communities start with healthy hands!
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Follow Along with Our Spring Intern, Edna Agyeman!
Edna recently spent time in the field with Wendy Ireland, one of our Environmental Health Specialists.
Watch this short video to learn how cosmetology inspections help protect public health & ensure safe services for everyone.
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Follow Along with Our Spring Intern, Edna! Edna recently met with Danielle Holmes and learned about septic systems. Danielle is a Senior Environmental Health Specialist with 9 years of dedicated service at LLHD.
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Watch the brief video to learn more about septic systems and the important role they play in protecting public health. #InternSpotlight #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth #NPHW #PromotingHealtyCommunities
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Follow Along with Our Spring Intern, Edna!
Last week, Edna met Sara DeAngelo. Sara is an Environmental Health Specialist II with extensive certifications including Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Food Inspector, Subsurface Sewage, and Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
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Sara holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University. Through inspections, education, and outreach, Sara works to keep our communities safe and healthy.
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Ledge Light Health District retweeted
Apr 2
🚨 Food Safety Alert: Check Your Freezer 🚨
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets that may contain unsafe levels of lead.
⚠️ What to look for:
• GREAT VALUE Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets
• 29 oz. bag (approx. 36 nuggets)
• “Best if Used By: FEB 10 2027”
• Lot code: 0416DPO1215
These products were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and may still be in your freezer.
❗Do NOT eat these products
➡️ Throw them away or return them to the store
Lead exposure is especially dangerous for young children and pregnant individuals, with no safe level of exposure.
If you have questions about food safety, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854
🔗 For more information: ow.ly/yriI50YCsAb
#FoodSafety #PublicHealth #CTHealth #RecallAlert #HealthAlert
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Our office is closed until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8AM. Have a safe and healthy holiday.
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🕷️It’s Tick Week🕷️
As we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to stay aware & protected from ticks! Where are ticks found? Tall grass, wooded areas, leaf litter, and shrubs.
Thank you to our Spring Intern Edna Agyeman for creating this informative graphic.
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Follow Along with Our Spring Intern, Edna!
This week, Edna had the opportunity to learn about the Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention (GASP) alongside Senior Health Program Coordinator Carolyn Wilson.
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Through Carolyn’s leadership with GASP (@Groton_Prevents), she has been at the forefront of local prevention efforts, working to reduce underage drinking and substance use in our community.
#LedgeLightHealthDistrict #PublicHealth #InternSpotlight
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Follow Along with Our Spring Intern, Edna!
Edna got a behind-the-scenes look at food establishment inspections! She joined Ida Amador, Environmental Health Specialist II, to see how inspections are conducted & how public health professionals work to keep our community safe.
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