How is the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District funded?
- Each member town contributes a portion of local tax revenue
- The state of Connecticut provides $1.52 per capita funding.
- In addition the WHBHD received Preventive Health Block Grant funds from the state.
- Fees and other revenue are generated by various program activities.
How does the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District operate?
The District is a separate government entity from the member towns. It is governed through a Board of directors appointed by the elected legislative bodies of the member towns. The size of the board is population related. The District board consists of five representatives from West Hartford and two from Bloomfield.
What does local public health do?
- Prevents epidemics by working to eliminate the spread of certain diseases like measles and TB.
- Protects the environment, workplaces, housing, food and water. Enforces laws that safeguard our water, sewer and septic systems, landfills, food establishments, day care center, businesses and neighborhoods.
- Encourages health behavior through health education efforts that stress prevention and individual responsibility.
- Watches over the health condition of the community gathering information that can be used for rapid response to emergencies and for planning programs.
- Assures public health through enforcement of state, federal and local laws.
West
Hartford-Bloomfield Health District
693-C Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Ph: (860) 561-7900
Fax: (860) 561-7918
