East Shore District Health Department
Welcome
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.
Summer Health & Safety Tips
DPH reports rise in cyclosporiasis cases statewide with link to national outbreak
State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus in Milford
Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol From Tuesday Through Sunday
stay informed
Information for your health
What is environmental health?
The East Shore Health District 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.