West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District

06/10/2026

Our community health team has been enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warm weather! ☀️😎

As temperatures rise, don't forget to take care of yourself while spending time outdoors:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🧴 Apply and reapply sunscreen
👒 Wear a hat and light-colored clothing
🌳 Take breaks in the shade when possible

A little prevention goes a long way toward staying healthy and safe this summer. Enjoy the sunshine! ☀️

06/10/2026

June is National Men’s Health Month, and June 8–14 is recognized as Men’s Health Week.

This is a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and regular checkups. Encouraging men and boys to take charge of their health can lead to longer, healthier lives.

06/08/2026

🎉 Our team had a great time at Celebrate West Hartford this past weekend! We enjoyed meeting so many community members and sharing free resources on tick safety, emergency preparedness, sun protection, and more. Visitors also received giveaways and educational materials to help keep themselves and their families safe. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!☀️

06/05/2026

Healthy habits start early! 🪥✨

We loved partnering with the McMahon Wintonbury Library team for this special hygiene storytime, where young learners explored the importance of handwashing, brushing teeth, and other everyday healthy habits through stories and activities. Thank you to everyone who joined us and thank you Bloomfield Public Library!

Cleanliness Is Happiness! ✨

Health literacy starts young and is so very important to all, which is why it’s one of our major literacies of focus here at BPL. Today at McMahon Wintonbury Library, we had a fantastic time at our special hygiene storytime!

Sarah Zogu, MPH (Health Education Specialist from The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District) joined our youth librarians to teach our littlest patrons all about healthy habits. From reading books about brushing teeth and wearing clean clothes to fun activities about handwashing, it was a spotless success! 🪥👕

Thank you to everyone who joined us today! 👋

06/03/2026

This week is CPR & AED Awareness Week. Knowing how to respond in an emergency can make all the difference. Every second counts during cardiac arrest, and by learning CPR and how to use an AED, you can be ready to step in and potentially save a life when it matters most. ❤️

06/01/2026

Happy June! Here are all the fun events we have planned for this month! 🌞

05/28/2026

Residents are invited to participate in Hartford Hospital’s Mobile Mammography van that is coming to the Bloomfield Community Center, 330 Park Ave., on Tuesday, July 21, from 8am-1:15pm. Appointment spots are limited. To schedule a mammogram appointment, please call the Health District at 860-561-7901 today.

This event is offered to women between 35 and 40 who have not had a mammogram and women 40 and older who have not had one in over a year. Services are available to insured individuals, those without insurance, and those with a high deductible.

05/27/2026

May is Lupus Awareness Month 💜 A time to raise awareness, support warriors fighting invisible battles, and advocate for better research, care, and understanding of lupus.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

A reminder to move your body, challenge yourself, and celebrate the power of staying active, one workout, walk, game, or stretch at a time.