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 public health services such as Building Approvals, Septic System Permits, and Food Service Permits 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.
ESDHD is now offering condoms and other safe-sex supplies to the public. All supplies are available in our lobby located at 688 East Main St, Branford, CT from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday- Friday. All materials are located to the right when you enter through the front door.
What's available:
- Condom (Latex, non latex, female)
- Lubricant
- Dental dams
The Environmental Health Staff at ESDHD routinely inspect the 400+ restaurants licensed within the district as part of its food protection program. Staff conduct plan reviews for new food establishments, conduct routine and follow up inspections based on the restaurant classification, and will respond to any complaints received. For many years, local health departments throughout the State of CT conducted restaurant inspections using a State Public Health code.
Put used sharps in a STRONG-PUNCTURE RESISTANT, plastic container such as an empty laundry detergent bottle
When the container is ¾ full, put the lid on, seal it with duct tape and label DO NOT RECYCLE!!
Put the plastic container in the household trash – DO NOT RECYCLE!
Sharps should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.
Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps.