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If you live in Branford, East
Haven, or North Branford, the East Shore District Health Department
(ESDHD) is your local health department. ESDHD provides essential
local public health services to a population of over 70,000
residents. We are committed to improving the health and well being
of our residents through public health programs that promote
wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about
healthy lifestyles.
The district was formed in June of 1974. We presently employs six
full-time and three part-time employees serving our three
communities. The ESDHD receives guidance from a town appointed board
of directors. Branford and East Haven have 3 members each while
North Branford has 2 board members. Each board member is appointed
to 3 year terms, and each town is allowed 1 representative per
10,000 population....
The District programs are primarily funded by town per capita
contributions, state operating grants, preventative health block
grants and other grants, and fees collected for permits, licenses
and services. Public health services are offered directly to
residents by the health district staff or indirectly through
relationships with other local agencies.
HEALTH DIRECTORS NOTE
We know that many agencies are planning and preparing for emergencies to help all residents deal with power outages, heavy rains and floods, hazardous material incidents, disease outbreaks and even terrorist attacks. We must be prepared collectively for emerging and rapidly spreading diseases such as influenza and SARS, as well as agents of bioterrorism.
However, emergency preparedness is also an individual responsibility.
This website includes suggestions to help prepare you, your family and your home for emergency conditions. I hope you benefit from the information provided here. We plan to use this website to keep you informed on many current public health issues.
Directors of Health, Region 21
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Email:info@esdhd.org
| 14 Business Park Drive | Branford, CT 06405 | Phone (203)
481-4233 Fax (203) 483-6894 |
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