History
The year the NHV Health Department was established
What is 1872
What is mandated grades for physicals and immunizations
Pre K, K, 1st, 7th, and 10th
The term for the inappropriate and excessive use of a drug, often resulting in physical or psychological harm
What is substance use disorder
Lead is commonly found in homes built prior to what year
1978
how old do you need to be to apply for a marriage license
18 years old
The first Health Officer of the New Haven Health Department
What is Dr. Samuel Henry Dickerman
The common symptoms for the early stages of COVID-19
What is fever, cough, and shortness of breath
The two most common vaccines that everyone should get annually
What is Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
The most common source of indoor air pollution.
What is tobacco smoke
Two important items to include in a family communication plan for emergencies
What is an emergency contact number. Designated meeting location.
What is the Mission and Vission of NHV
Mission - Ensure and advocate for the health and wellbeing of all new haven residents.
Vision -
Services offered in the NHV Clinic
Childhood immunizations, school physicals, STI testing
2 common illicit drugs that have been the focus of substance use prevention efforts of the NHV Health Department
What is cocaine
What is opioids
What is Xylazine
What is Fentanyl
What is Cannabis
The services provided by the NHV Health Department to address environmental health concerns in the community
What is lead poisoning prevention, addressing home health hazards, and water quality testing.
What does Vital Statistics issue
What is Birth, marriage, death and Elm City Card
The important public health initiative in the 1960s that significantly improved sanitation in New Haven
What is the Clean City Campaign
What type of study is being depicted
What is a Retrospective Cohort Study
The age and weight that a child can stop using a booster seat in CT
What is 8 years old and 60 pounds
The goal of the NHV Health Department's lead poisoning prevention program
What is to reduce childhood lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning through education, testing, and remediation.
The purpose of an "Emergency Alert System" (EAS) during disasters
What is to quickly alert the public about emergencies and provide instructions for safety
The major public health crisis that played a significant role in the early 20th century
What is the Spanish flu
What CT counties and regions are Ryan White Part A services offered?
New Haven County, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Stamford/Norwalk, Fairfield and Danbury
Lead paint hazards, tripping hazards, fire hazards, dampness and mold, electrical hazards.
What are the 5 main household hazards that Healthy Homes addresses.
The things needed in an emergency kit in case of a hurricane
What is non perishable foods, water, first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries