What does the Health Department do?. Community Health Function Community Health Nurse and Clinic Nurse offer Health Fairs Blood Pressure Clinics At Senior.

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What does the Health Department do?

Community Health Function Community Health Nurse and Clinic Nurse offer Health Fairs Blood Pressure Clinics At Senior Center and Housing Sites

We offer CPR Classes Manchester is a Heart Safe Community

We honor Breast Cancer Awareness with our Annual Wreath Ceremony

We offer a variety of classes Nature Walk and Learn Live Stronger Exercise Classes

Living Well After School/with Rec Dept.

Environmental Health Function We inspect all food service establishments Lead Testing in houses and buildings

We keep our community safe by inspecting all public pools

We inspect the pool filters and bring water samples to the State Lab.

We also do septic inspections as well as mold inspections. Mold Inspections Septic Inspections

Health Department handles complaints from residents.

….complaints

Specialized Grant Funded Programs Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Questions? Town of Manchester Health Department 479 Main Street, P.O. Box191 Manchester CT (860) Fax (860)