Health and Human Services

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• Regulatory Action Report

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) publishes quarterly a record of disciplinary actions taken against licensed individuals and organizations.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Influenza Statistics

  Influenza monitoring from a variety of sources is used by the state to track influenza virus activity. Included in the statistics are annual influenza summaries from the state of Connecticut from 2006 to 2013.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Services, Programs, Topics A to Z

  A list of health topics organized, provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Important topics covered are adoption, birth certificates, cancer, family planning, HIV/AIDS, mental health services and much more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Vital Records Office

  Statewide registry of all births, marriages, civil unions, deaths, and fetal deaths.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Resources for Local Agency Staff

  Agency Staff can find a listing of PDF documents relating to the subjects of agency outreach, financial management, certification fair hearings and more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Vital Records FAQs

  Citizens can find answers to the most frequently asked questions surround obtaining, applying for a copy of, and otherwise accessing state vital records and more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• WIC Maps and Nutrition Data

  A guide to the meaning behind the numbers of data to Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps and State & National-Level Nutrition Reports.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Asthma Action Plan (AAP)

  The Asthma Action Plan (AAP) is a written plan that one develops with their doctor to help control asthma. This includes a list of all medications with instructions with a focus on achieving long-term control and asthma management and a plan of action for when asthma symptoms arise.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Birth Certificates

  Request a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by the State of Connecticut. You may request it either by mail, online via VitalChek. If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Drinking Water Section

  Citizens can access the latest drinking water news as well as water quality monitoring schedules, source water protection, and statutes, regulations and federal drinking water rules.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Infectious & Vaccine Preventable Disease Fact Sheets

  View dozens of fact sheets about specific diseases. Fact sheets are for informational purposes only and should not be used for self-diagnosis, or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. Consult a health care provider with questions about these diseases.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSP)

  The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSP) seeks to educate citizens about heart disease and stroke through public health strategies, preventative information and resources. The focus of the program is on lifestyle and providing citizens and communities access to early and affordable detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health FAQs

  Citizens can access answers on a myriad of topics relating to the WIC Program, from general questions on the program to individual services.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Breastfeeding

  WIC supports Connecticut Mothers and families in Breastfeeding their children; the key to good health of mothers and babies, also has benefits for families, employers and the community in general. Find information on developing a plan to work and breastfeed and access to WIC nutritionists and peer counseling services.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Connecticut HIV Stats Through 2012

  Access a wide variety of Connecticut HIV statistics, including statewide data tables, graphs, maps, national HIV/AIDS strategy, community viral load, and city and county data.

  Agency: Department of Public Health