Health Department

William P. Quinn, MPH, Director 54 Meadow St. (203) 946-6999 Director William P. Quinn

The mission of the New Haven Health Department is to create a healthy environment for its citizenry and to be the peoples' advocate in promoting essential public health endeavors. To achieve this it is necessary to: ensure community involvement in conducting community assessment, program planning and development; disseminate public health information; collaborate on public-private partnership activities; ensure access to public health and medical services and quality care without duplicating efforts and regardless of one's ability financially, psychologically or socially; and, be aware of and committed to the population being served.

Quick Links

• H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Information & Current News
• H1N1 Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
• Questions and Answers about the Flu and H1N1
• Swine Flu/H1N1 Virus
• Seasonal Flu and Pandemic Flu and how to prevent getting sick
  Click Here for a Schedule of Health Department Seasonal Flu Clinic
  
• Hurricanes
• MRSA ( Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
• Information about Bedbugs
• Information about Scabies
• Information About Smallpox Questions and Answers About Anthrax and Other Bioterrorism Health Threats Recent incidents involving anthrax, a group of harmful bacteria, have caused extensive and justifiable public concern about personal and workplace safety. Click on the items below for further information.

• Questions and Answers about Bioterrorism
• Questions and Answers about Anthrax
• Anthrax Concerns: What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Letter or Package
• Learn more about the West Nile Virus: West Nile Virus (In English) El Virus del Nilo Occidental (En Español)

To find Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics near you please use the Clinic Locator below.