Fairfield Health Department Conducts Free 'Know Your Numbers' Health Screenings This Month

News release from the Fairfield Health Department:

FAIRFIELD, CT — February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is encouraging all residents to take an active role in their heart health by knowing their numbers. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, yet it is largely preventable. The Fairfield Health Department is committed to providing residents with the resources and information needed to take steps toward reducing their risk.

During the month of February, the Fairfield Health Department will offer FREE “Know Your Numbers” screenings. These screenings focus on key indicators of heart health, including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar (A1c), body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. While many of these measurements are checked during annual medical visits, it’s important for individuals to know their numbers and understand what they mean. Keeping these values within a healthy range can significantly improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

The Fairfield Health Department screenings include: blood pressure, blood sugar (A1c), and body mass index (BMI).

• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

All screenings will be held at the Public Health Nursing Office located at 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield in the white portable BEHIND the senior center.

During the appointment, a Public Health Nurse will conduct a brief screening, including blood pressure, body weight, and a simple blood test to determine an individual’s A1c level. Screenings take
approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Appointments are required and can be scheduled online at:
https://book.appointment-plus.com/dj3x7vbc/?event_service_id=745 or by calling 203-256-3150. Screenings are available to adults ages 18 and older.

Lastly, “Hands-Only CPR Challenge” to make our community even safer. We are asking everyone to watch a 1-2 minute “Hand-Only CPR” training video either for the first time or as a refresher. At the one link below you can watch the video in English, Spanish or Mandarin and also let us know you did through a two question anonymous survey.

We hope you will join us in the challenge, to do so click the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemJ7aDEXoaOrKWOCbOT7pXRogdx8mXBdfAiaIeVEV3-ngJaw/viewform?usp=header.

For more information please contact Santina Jaronko, Assistant Director of Health for Community, at
203-256-3150 or sjaronko@fairfieldct.org.