East Shore District Health Department

East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford

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We provide essential public health services such as Building Approvals, Septic System Permits, and Food Service Permits to a population of over 69,000 residents. We are committed to improving the health and well being of our residents through programs that promote wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about healthy lifestyles.

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Public Notice: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

PUBLIC NOTICE Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Branford, LLC intends to submit a Certificate of Need Application to the Office ...

State of Connecticut announces the first West Nile Virus carrying Mosquito in the State – July 24, 2025

New Haven – The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program (MMP) announced that mosquitoes trapped in Bridgeport on June 11 ...

Preparing for Hurricanes

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. The heavy winds ...

Access Your Immunization Record

Get your immunization record through the CT WiZ Public Portal, a free service provided by the Connecticut Department of Public ...

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Information for your health

What is environmental health?

The East Shore District Health Department has an Environmental Health team dedicated to preventing illness and disease caused by environmental threats. We work with our partners at the Federal, State, and Local level to reduce or eliminate harmful environmental exposures.

Harm Reduction

At its most fundamental level, harm reduction is any practice that reduces the harms associated with a particular behavior.

Tick information

Ticks are out in force this year. Know how to protect yourself and what to do if you get bitten.