Naugatuck Valley

Health District
Proudly Serving: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour
February 2019 and Shelton

Newsletter
February is American
Heart Month!
The term "heart disease" refers to several
types of heart conditions. The most com-
SPOTLIGHT
mon type of heart disease in the United
States is coronary artery disease, which
Heart Month (1)
affects the blood flow to the heart.
NVHD Suggestion
Decreased blood flow can cause a heart
Box (2)
attack. You can help prevent heart disease
Blood Pressure
by making healthy choices and managing
awareness. (2)
any health conditions you may have. What
NauVel EPA “RRP”
better time than now to start
Training (3)
your journey on becoming
NauVel Grant Money (3)
healthier and taking care of
your heart health!
Practice healthy living habits
By living a healthy lifestyle,
you can help keep your blood pressure,
Contact Us At cholesterol, and sugar normal and lower
NVHD your risk for heart disease and heart attack.
98 Bank Street A healthy lifestyle includes the following:
Seymour, CT 06483
Phone: (203) 881-3255 1. Healthy Diet
www.nvhd.org Choosing healthy meal and snack options
Are you following us on can help you avoid heart disease and its
complications. Be sure to eat plenty of
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fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer
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processed foods. Eating foods low in
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saturated fats, trans fat and cholesterol and
high in fiber can help prevent high
cholesterol. Limiting salt (sodium) in your
diet also can lower your blood pressure.
“Limiting sugar in your diet can lower your
blood sugar level to prevent or help control
diabetes”.
2. Healthy Weight
Being overweight or obese increases your
risk for heart disease. To determine if your
weight is in a healthy range, doctors often
calculate your body mass index (BMI). If
you know your weight and height, you can
calculate your BMI at CDC’s Assessing Your
Weight website, https://www.cdc.gov/
healthyweight/assessing/index.html
3. Physical Activity
Physical activity can help you maintain a
healthy weight and lower your blood
pressure, cholesterol, and sugar
levels. For adults, the Surgeon
General recommends 2 hours and
30 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise, like brisk walking or
bicycling, every week. Children and
adolescents should get 1 hour of
physical activity every day.
4. Not Smoking
Cigarette smoking greatly increases your
risk for heart disease. If you don’t smoke,
don’t start. If you do smoke, quitting will
lower your risk for heart disease. Your
doctor can suggest ways to help you quit.
5. Limited Alcohol
Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can
raise your blood pressure. Men should have
no more than 2 drinks per day, and women
only 1.
source: www.cdc.gov

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 Flu Clinic:
How can we continue to improve the services we Flu shots are given at
provide to our customers? NVHD on Tuesdays by
appointment only call
As part of our overall efforts to respond to the public health needs of our 6
203-881-3255, ask for
communities, NVHD has just instituted a “Customer Suggestion Box” program. A
Kristin.
light blue or red Suggestion Box has been placed on both the lower and upper level
reception desks. As a small incentive, our “Pot of Gold” contest will end on
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, with a drawing for two $25 Stop & Shop gift cards, Insurance accepted:
to be awarded to two suggestion submitters. Aetna, Cigna,
Thank you for helping us help the community! Anthem,
Connecticare,
Medicare Part B

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer”

Immunization Clinic:
Most of the time, high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) has no obvious Vaccines for adults and
symptoms to indicate that something is wrong. The best ways to protect yourself children every Tuesday
are being aware of the risks and making changes that matter. 2:00-3:30 pm by
appointment, call
A few facts to be aware of: 203-881-3255, ask for
Many people with high blood pressure don’t even know they have it. Often Kristin.
the signs and symptoms are misunderstood.
 High blood pressure develops slowly over time and can be related to
many causes.
 High blood pressure cannot be cured. But it can be managed effectively Lead Program for
through lifestyle changes and, when needed, medication. Children: Children up
to age 6 are screened for
Source: www.heart.org
lead by their doctor.
Education, case manage-
ment, physician referral,
environmental investiga-
tions are provided for
130 is too high. Do you know your numbers? children with high lead
levels. Call Jamie for
more information,
203-881-3255.

NauVEL: Grants availa-

ble to remove lead
hazards from your home.
For eligibility and
applications call Carol at
203-881-3255.

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 EPA RRP TRAINING
The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
(“RRP Rule”) requires that anyone who works
in housing, and child-occupied facilities built
prior to 1978, for compensation, and who may
disrupt lead paint, become an
EPA Certified Renovator!
This includes:
 General, demolition, and remodeling
contractors
 Maintenance workers in multi-family
housing
 Landlords of multi-family housing
To register or for questions:
Please contact Carol or Dena at NVHD:
(203) 881-3255 cslajda@nvhd.org
Free parking on site in visitor lot
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
Seating is limited! Register soon!
The 8 hour Certified Renovator class includes
lecture, hands-on activities and a certification
exam. Note: You must attend the entire class to
be eligible for the exam.
The Naugatuck Valley Health District’s (NVHD)
NauVEL Program, in collaboration with the
Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program is
hosting an EPA Certified Renovator class:
Location: EMGC Training
412 Roosevelt Drive # 3,
Derby, CT
Date: Saturday, February 16th, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$25.00 Registration Fee (Pre-Payment Required)
and Registration Form Required