Press Releases - 2023

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• 4/4/2023 Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani wishes DPH staff a happy Health Equity and National Public Health Week

• 2/10/2023 Medicare Part D eliminates recipients’ out-of-pocket costs for all ACIP-recommended vaccines

• 12/8/2023 Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani's Hanukkah message to DPH employees

• 8/17/2023 National Listeriosis outbreak being traced to “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups

• 10/22/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses lead prevention safety

• 9/22/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health encourages residents to obtain free COVID-19 test kits which will be available online starting next week

• 3/10/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health orders the evacuation of residents from Waterford skilled nursing facility

• 9/5/2023 DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani reminds residents to take necessary precautions during September summer heat event

• 9/28/2023 DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitoes Carrying EEE in Mt. Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest

• 9/13/2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approves updated COVID-19 vaccines

• 8/29/2023 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence winners announced - Putnam Connecticut health clinic receives Gold Award

• 1/4/2023 Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses the importance of radon testing as part of National Radon Action

• 3/13/2023 Governor Lamont proposes legislation expanding access to high-quality maternal health services

• 5/10/2023 Governor Lamont announces Connecticut’s COVID-19 public health emergency declaration will end on May 11, explains impact on related services and programs

• 11/20/2023 DPH recognizes Public Health Thank You Day