West Nile Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes Discovered In Branford: East Shore District Health Dept.

The mosquitoes were collected on July 27 in the Hosley Avenue area of Branford.

Health Dept.: Residents Reminded to Avoid Floodwater Following Heavy Rains, Storms, Especially Children

And the National Weather Service notes that heavy rain and flooding are on the way, from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday night.

Sorry, Folks, Beaches Still Closed 'Until Further Notice' Per East Shore District Health Department

It's déjà vu all over again. Branford and East Haven public beaches are closed for swimming pending bacterial test results.

Unmasking Teen Substance Risks Through Mobile 'Mock Bedroom' Walkthrough At East Shore Health Dept.

Parents: See hidden realities of youth substance use in the 'Stashed Away Trailer' mobile experience that mimics typical teen bedroom: ESDHD

East Shore District Health's Mobile Health Clinic Visiting Towns Through April With Overdose Prevention Help

ESDHD is committed to helping "reduce harm and save lives" in Branford, East Haven, North Branford, Guilford and Madison.

East Shore Health District Has Free Radon Air Test Kits For Branford Residents, While Supplies Last

Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels, which tend to increase inside homes in winter.

1 In 3 U.S. Adults Are Lonely, 1 In 4 Have No Social, Emotional Support, Health District Offers Help

Feb. 5 on the Town Green, East Shore District Mobile Public Health Clinic Van staff offer hot cocoa and a listening ear, help, resources.

East Shore District Health Department Celebrates National Public Health​ Accreditation With Pizza Party

East Shore District Health Department, serving Branford, East Haven, North Branford, is one of 5 CT health departments to get accreditation.

New Hospital May Be Coming To Branford, Company Says

The estimated capital expenditure in connection with the establishment of this facility is approximately $69,537,000.

Branford-made Laveo toilet earns "Best New Product of the Year" Award

Award received during Independent Living Expo in Melbourne, Australia

Tick Uptick: Health Dept. Says Increase In Ticks, Increase Of Lyme

There's an increase of ticks this year and increase in percentage of ticks that test positive for Lyme disease and Babesiosis: Health Dept.

Health Dept. Issues Warning After 8 ODs In Area, 1 Fatal Since April 5

4 ODs in Branford since April 5: "We believe there may be a bad batch of drugs out there." Health dept. has free test strips, Narcan.

East Shore District Health Dept. Achieved National Accreditation

Founded in 1974 and serving Branford, North Branford and East Haven, ESDHD is the 2nd local health district in CT to achieve accreditation.

Health District Reports WNV Positive Mosquitoes In Branford

The mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were collected on Aug. 1 at the Hosley Avenue site in Branford.

Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Choose CT Hospice For GUIDE Program

CT Hospice's Magnolia Program has served final stage dementia patients, but GUIDE expands services to those in earlier stages of the disease

"Tai Chi outside Harrison House"

Sponsored by Branford Historical Society 140 Main Street, Branford

East Shore District Health Hosts October Covid-19, Flu Vaccine Clinics

Covid-19 and flu vaccines will be available at clinics in Branford, East Haven and North Branford and in other nearby towns starting in Oct.

Mosquitoes In Branford, East Haven Test Positive For West Nile Virus

East Shore District Health Department confirmed the positive findings Monday, noting that the last human case was in East Haven in 2014.

2 Branford Beaches Shuttered Due To High Bacteria Levels: Health Dept

Monday's heavy rains are responsible for the high bacteria counts at two Branford beaches. Retesting is expected Tuesday afternoon.

New Branford Healthcare Center Integrates Medical, Mental Health Care

At Shoreline Family Health Care, care teams are "specially trained to identify health issues that may overlap between the mind and body."

Mammogram And Flu Clinics Being Offered By Health Department

The East Shore District Health Department is hosting the Yale New Haven Health mammogram van in November, and flu clinics through December.

East Shore Health, YMCA, Griffin Health, Hold Flu, COVID Vax Clinics

Saturday, get flu & Covid vaccines/boosters the same day, same time in E Main St. locations next to each other, the health dept. and the Y.

Branford COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb

Branford recorded 57 new coronavirus cases between April 22-28, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Heading In The Wrong Direction: Coronavirus Cases Keep Creeping Up

Branford recorded 56 new coronavirus cases between April 15-21, according to the state Department of Public Heath’s preliminary data.

Branford Back In COVID 'Red Zone' As Cases Continue To Climb

Branford recorded 30 new coronavirus cases between April 8-14, according to DPH’s preliminary data.

Town: Need A Covid-19 Vaccine, Booster Before Holiday Gathering?

Wednesday and Thursday at Canoe Brook Center, walk-in vaccine clinics and free, though limited, at-home, rapid kits are available.

Coronavirus Cases Rising, But For Now, Branford's Not In Red Zone

Branford recorded 33 new coronavirus cases between April 1 and 7, according to the state Department of Public Heath’s preliminary data.

Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits For Residents, 'While Supplies Last'

Encouraging folks to protect themselves/others before holiday gatherings by testing for coronavirus, there's a limited supply of free kits.

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Cases Of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Rising In Kids

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital is treating more patients for the syndrome. Many cases begin after a child had COVID-19, the CDC said.

Introduction to Meditation (Virtual-Zoom)

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Hospital Capacity In Branford Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in New Haven County.

We're Getting There: Branford Coronavirus Infection Rate Drops

As Connecticut’s coronavirus metrics continue to improve, Branford recorded 134 new coronavirus cases between Jan. 21-27, according to DPH.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Branford Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in New Haven County and across CT.

Health Department Asks Community To Get Families Vaccinated

The East Shore District Health Department hopes families will get vaccinated and provides "10 good reasons" why.

Branford's Coronavirus Infection Rate Remains High

CT’s coronavirus infection rate remains extremely high. Branford recorded 210 new coronavirus cases between Jan. 14 to 20, per health dept.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Branford Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in New Haven County and across CT.

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Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.