Naugatuck Valley Health District Employee Directory

Government AdministrationConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees

The Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is a local public health agency serving the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton in Connecticut. Established in 1972 and based in Seymour, NVHD operates within the government administration sector and holds accreditation received in 2015, reflecting its system of public health governance and quality standards. The district focuses on preventing illness and promoting healthy living by enforcing the State Public Health Code and related regulations, conducting health inspections, investigating health hazards, and educating the public through its Environmental Health Division, while maintaining 24-hour readiness to respond to public health emergencies. NVHD’s Community Health Division oversees infectious disease investigations and implements preventive programs in collaboration with community partners and local agencies to extend healthful longevity among residents, while its Public Health Preparedness effort updates emergency plans for scenarios such as pandemics and bioterrorism through organized preparedness activities and volunteer support via the Medical Reserve Corps. The district serves a population of about 127,000 people, and its work spans community locations and partnerships to deliver public health services that address environmental health, disease prevention, and emergency readiness.

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