The Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health was among dignitaries, invited guests, and members of the community who helped the Naugatuck Valley Health District celebrate its 40th year of service to the Valley.
A June 12 open house, ceremony, facility tours, and public health information and displays marked the milestone. The ceremony featured Commissioner Jewel Mullen’s presentation, a citation from the state legislature, and a letter of commendation from U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro.
The Naugatuck Valley Health District, founded in 1972, provides official local public health functions for Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton; it serves the 3rd largest population (126,270) among Connecticut health districts. NVHD promotes health, prevents disease and assures a safe and clean environment by means of its three core divisions: Environmental Health, Community Health, and Emergency Preparedness.
The Health District adds value by vying for competitive private, state and federal grants, such as its new three-year, $2.48 million grant to the Naugatuck Valley Emends Lead Hazards program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Health District learned in March that its proposal was among 43 funded from 180 national applications.
This information was provided by the Health District.
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