INDOOR TANNING: THE DANGERS OF ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
With prom season approaching, many students are looking to get a head start on their summer tan by going to an indoor tanning salon. The following links provide information about the risks associated with indoor tanning.
A YouTube Video on melanoma entitled, "Dear 16 Year Old Me" http://dcmf.ca/
CT DPH Fact Sheet on Indoor Tanning: click here
FVHD Adopts Regulations for Salons in the Farmington Valley
The Farmington Valley Health District is committed to protecting the health and safety of the citizens of the Farmington Valley and to prevent the spread of disease including but not limited to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Yearly health and sanitary inspections are conducted on all salons of the Farmington Valley. These include hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, tanning salons as well as body piercing and tattoo parlors!
FVHD Spring 2012 Food Safety Course Schedule
WE'VE MOVED !! Our new office is located at: 95 River Road,Suite C in Canton, CT 06019-3201. Our new phone number is: (860) 352-2333, our new fax line is (860) 352-2542
Environmental
In this section you will find information regarding our food protection, sewage disposal, child day care, and public pool inspection programs.
Community
Here, you will be able to locate topics offered to prevent disease, educate the public, and help you find the services that you are looking for.
Emergency Preparedness
What is FVHD doing to prepare for emergencies? Learn about available training for volunteers, family disaster planning, and other topics related to emergencies and disasters.
Food Ratings
Have you ever wondered about the conditions in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant? Would you like to know how restaurants fare in safe food handling practices?