Farmington Valley Health District
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Welcome to the Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD) site! We strive to Promote health programs and policies that support good health; Prevent disease outbreaks and conditions that give rise to poor health; and Protect you from health threats-the everyday and the exceptional. Whether you are searching for information on how to protect yourself from the flu, proper septic system maintenance or the latest health alerts on food recalls, the FVHD is here for you.
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FREE Radon Test Kits
Available at the
Farmington Valley Health District
95 River Road, Suite C
Canton, CT 06019
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
We have a limited supply, get yours soon!
Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas.
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water formed from the breakdown of uranium. Levels in outdoor air pose a low threat to human health. However, radon can enter homes from surrounding soil and become a health hazard inside buildings. Radon does not cause symptoms. You can’t see it or smell it, but an elevated radon level in your home may be affecting the health of your family. Breathing radon over prolonged periods may damage lung tissue. Exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of developing lung cancer can be much higher.
You should test your home for radon:
The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Testing your home is easy to do and should only take a few minutes of your time. It’s as easy as opening a package, placing a radon detector in the basement or on the first floor, and, after 2 to 7 days, sending the detector to a lab for analysis. The lab will then send you the radon test result within a few weeks.
Available at the
Farmington Valley Health District
95 River Road, Suite C
Canton, CT 06019
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
We have a limited supply, get yours soon!
Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas.
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water formed from the breakdown of uranium. Levels in outdoor air pose a low threat to human health. However, radon can enter homes from surrounding soil and become a health hazard inside buildings. Radon does not cause symptoms. You can’t see it or smell it, but an elevated radon level in your home may be affecting the health of your family. Breathing radon over prolonged periods may damage lung tissue. Exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of developing lung cancer can be much higher.
You should test your home for radon:
The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Testing your home is easy to do and should only take a few minutes of your time. It’s as easy as opening a package, placing a radon detector in the basement or on the first floor, and, after 2 to 7 days, sending the detector to a lab for analysis. The lab will then send you the radon test result within a few weeks.
Opioid Overdoses are on the Rise
It is estimated that over 130 people die each day in the United States from an opioid overdose. Opioid overdose and addiction involves substances such as prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl. The national opioid crisis has a broad impact on the public's health and economic welfare. Opioid misuse costs the U.S. billions of dollars each year and in 2017 more than 70,000 Americans died from drug overdose.
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Get Rid of Unused and Unwanted Medications
More than half of prescription opioid users got their painkillers from a family member or friend. Click here to view of list of prescription drug drop off boxes. One of the best ways to tackle the opioid crisis is to stop it at its source. Why can't I just throw all my unwanted medication down the toilet or in the trash? |
Make the Call
If you know, or suspect, someone is having a drug overdose, do the right thing and call 911. If you know someone who uses drugs take a NARCAN (naloxone) training and learn how to administer this opioid reversal agent in the event of an overdose. What are the signs of an opioid overdose? Can I get in trouble if I call 911 or administer NARCAN to unresponsive person? What is NARCAN (naloxone)? Click the link below to see a list of NARCAN trainings in the Farmington Valley area. 
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It Could Happen to Anyone
Drug overdose can happen to any family or community and using opioids just once can result in a fatal overdose. Visit the Partnership for Drug Free Kids to learn more about how you can start the conversation with your family. Click here to visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention's Opioid Overdose Data & Statistics Page. What if my adult friend or loved one has an addiction to drugs? | ||
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Treatment Referral Routing Service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Farmington Valley Health District Annual Report
