East Hampton CT - Chatham Health District

Environmental health programs run by the department include; permits for onsite subsurface sewage disposal systems, permits for public or private water supply wells, compliance inspections of food service establishments, rental housing, daycare facilities, and schools sanitation. A recreational bathing water quality monitoring program is also provided. Community nursing services are provided by contractual arrangement with Middlesex Hospital Homecare. Those services include maternal and infant care upon referral, physical exam and immunization for children up to age five through the well child clinic. Also provided are screenings for hypertension and elevated blood lead level, annual flu clinic, in-home nurse visitation, and other skilled nursing services by referral. Communicable disease reports are received and followed-up as necessary. Investigations of food-borne illness are undertaken to identify potential sources of contamination at food service establishments. Summary statistics are kept to monitor the community health status. Several Health Education/ Wellness Programs are provided. Qualified Food Service Operator training courses are routinely offered, as well as, nutrition education courses for weight management. A physical activity class for beginners to promote cardiovascular fitness is also available and sponsored through the East Hampton Parks and Recreation Department. These programs are free, or minimal cost, to residents. The department reviews all permit applications where necessary for public health code compliance, and acts directly, and as a partner with other organizations, to support public health strategic planning and program development.