Press Releases
World Asthma Day
The Uncas Health Distrit is pleased to participate in a worldwide initiative for the chronic illness, Asthma, on World Asthma Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2008. 
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Progresso Soup Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Connecticut’s Department of
Consumer Protection food inspectors will be checking stores statewide to ensure that Progresso Italian Wedding
Soup, 18.5oz cans and 15.25 oz microwavable bowls, produced by the General Mills Company, are removed from
sale. read more
California Firm Recalls Beef Products
Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., a Chino, Calif., establishment, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 143,383,823 pounds of raw and frozen beef products that FSIS has
determined to be unfit for human food because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection. read more
Pedestrian Safety 
In the United States, more than 4,700 pedestrians died from traffic-related injuries in 2003, and another 70,000 received nonfatal injuries. On average, a pedestrian is injured every 8 minutes, and killed every 2 hours. read more
January is Radon Action Month
Norwich - The Uncas Health District is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Connecticut Department of Public Health and The American Lung Association of Connecticut in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their homes and families. ...read more
2007 CPSC Lead-Related Recalls
Thus far, 2007 has proven to be a busy year for the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) with regard to lead hazards. During 2006 there were 20 lead-related
recalls total. So far in 2007 there have been 89* recalls, 2 statement, and
1 warning issued. Twenty-five (25) of the recalls involved children's jewelry. read more
Ground Beef Recall
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2007 – Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., a Wyalusing, Pa., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,084,384 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. read more
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department develops MRSA Toolkit for Middle & High Schools that may be helpful in responding to questions about MRSA and schools.
This toolkit has been designed to help prevent and stop or reduce the spread of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections in middle and high schools. It contains educational materials targeted to the school health team, athletic directors/coaches, custodians, athletes / students and parents.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections (MRSA): MRSA Facts for Schools
Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) infections have been around for a long time, causing mild to severe illness. MRSA is a kind of staph infection that may be more difficult to treat but is otherwise the same as a “staph infection”. Mild infections may look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage. More serious infections may cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or surgical wound infections. read more
Education, Early Detection Vital for Survival
NORWICH - Early detection is key to survival rate when it comes to breast cancer, a disease expected to cause about 40,460 deaths in women in 2007. Education is crucial. ...read more
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October 21-27, 2007
Norwich – News this summer that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled millions of toys after determining they contained excessive amounts of lead recently elevated the issue of childhood lead poisoning in the United States. In fact, the CDC estimates nearly half a million children living in the U.S. have blood lead levels high enough to cause significant damage to their health. ...read more
Breast Cancer Session Breaks Language Barrier
NORWICH - Nancy Gan learned a new word in English Tuesday. Mammogram. There’s no reason for the 28-year-old Chinese immigrant to know the word — conventional medical wisdom recommends women go for the annual test starting at 40. ...read more
TOPPS Ground Beef Products Recall – Possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
Norwich (8.1.07) – The Uncas Health District is reporting the voluntary expansion of a September 25, 2007, recall from the Topps Meat Company, LLC, in New Jersey. A total of 21.7 million pounds of frozen ground beef products is being recalled because it may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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State Reports Human West Nile Virus Infections in Danbury and New London
Governor Rell Urges Precautions
Hartford (8.3.07) - The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that a resident of Danbury and a resident of New London tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. ...read more
State Reports Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus in West Haven
Hartford (8.2.07) - The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in West Haven on July 24, 2007 have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). ...read more
State Reports Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus in Stamford
Hartford (8.8.07) - The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in Stamford on July 30, 2007 have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). ...read more
2007 CPSC Lead-Related Recalls
Thus far, 2007 has proven to be a busy year for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) with regard to lead hazards. ...read more
State Issues Advisory Regarding Asbestos in Art Clay
Hartford (8.1.07) - The Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Education recently issued a letter to public and private schools advising them to stop using art clays that might have asbestos contaminated talc added to them.
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Mohegan Tribe Supports Efforts of Uncas Health District –
Donation to support Unintentional Injury Program
Norwich (5.7.07) – The Mohegan Tribe recently awarded $5,000 to the Uncas Health District. The funding will support on-going unintentional injury programming in Norwich, Montville, Sprague, and Bozrah. ...read more
Uncas Health District Awarded $20,000 Grant
Susan G. Komen Foundation to fund breast health education and outreach
Norwich – The Susan G. Komen Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to the Uncas Health District at an April 4th ceremony in Hartford. ...read more
NORSAP Coordinator To Attend Conference
Norwich (2.6.07) – Ben Locasto, Coordinator of the Norwich Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (NORSAP) will attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) 17th Annual National Leadership Forum on Feb. 12-15, 2007 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. ...read more
Septic System Changes – Uncas Health District to provide technical support
Norwich (1.2.07) – The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Environmental Engineering Program released Technical Standards Revisions on January 1, 2007. The changes included definitions, location of the Subsurface Sewage Disposal System (Septic System), piping, design flows, tanks ...read more
