Meriden Health Talk
Your trusted source for health tips and timely updates from the City of Meriden Health and Human Services Department. Meriden Health Talk provides expert insights on a range of topics, including disease prevention, seasonal health and local updates and alerts. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to town, we’re here to keep you informed, empowered, and connected.
Episodes
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, in honor of National Food Safety Education Month, we're talking about an important responsibility of our Environmental Health Department: inspecting food service establishments throughout the City of Meriden.
Food service inspections are an essential part of protecting public health. They help ensure that food is prepared, stored, handled, and served safely, and they play a critical role in p...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about Overdose Awareness Day!
We are just a few days away from International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember the lives lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief experienced by families and loved ones, and raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery. It is also an opportunity to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and remind our community that p...
Attention Meriden residents, we have received notice from the CT Department of Public Health that mosquitos trapped on August 5, 2026 by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in Meriden have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Meriden's trapping and testing site is Falcon Park. So far this year, 16 towns and cities in Connecticut have had mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus.
West Nile virus is a leading mosquito-...
Hello Meriden! Welcome back to another episode of Meriden Health Talk, your local department of health and human services’ bi-weekly podcast that provides our residents insight on a range of topics, including prevention, seasonal health information, and local updates and alerts.
Meriden has been hit with quite a bite of rain recently and today we want to talk about flash floods, which can affect our community during a period ...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about how to prevent heat-related illnesses this summer.
While many people enjoy spending time outside during warm weather, extreme heat can quickly become dangerous if we are not prepared. Knowing how to stay cool, stay hydrated, and recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses can make all the difference.
Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses too much...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about 4th of July celebrations!
The Fourth of July is a time for backyard barbecues, fireworks, parades, and spending time with family and friends. While it is one of the most anticipated holidays of the summer, especially this year because we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, it also comes with increased risks of injuries, foodborne illness, and impai...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we would like to remind barbershop, hairdressing and cosmetology shop owners and massage establishments owners about their license renewal that is due to our Environmental Health Office on or before June 30, 2026.
Chapter 70-3 of the Meriden City Code requires all barbershop, hair salon, and nail salon owners to complete an annual license application and fee each year on or before June 30.
On...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about hurricane preparedness in honor of the start of hurricane season!
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, with activity typically peak between August and October. While Connecticut may not experience hurricanes as often as states down south, our communities - including Meriden - can still face significant impact from tropical storms and hurricanes including...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about how you can protect yourself, your family, and your community this summer from illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes.
Tip #1 Dump Standing Water Mosquitoes only need a small amount of water to lay their eggs. One of the most effective ways to reduce mosquitoes around your home is to eliminate standing water. Take a few minutes each week to:
- Empty flowerpot saucer...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we will hear from Rhonda Knight, Early Childhood Coordinator for Meriden Early Start on how to help your child transition smoothly from preschool to kindergarten.
Good morning families, this is Rhonda Knight, Early Childhood Coordinator with the Early Start Program in Meriden, and today I want to share 3 quick tips to help your child transition smoothly from preschool to kindergarten.
Tip num...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about rodent prevention.
The Department of Health and Human Service's Environmental Health office is responsible for investigating complaints of rodent activity in our city. Often, calls will come in to our office for reports of mice indoors - in this case we will partner with the Housing Department's Code Enforcement staff to correct this indoor housing condition.
...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we have special guest, Victoria George from Rushford in Meriden in honor of National Prevention Week.
Hi everyone, I am Victoria George, Prevention Professional and Licensed Professional Counselor for Rushford, Meriden; and co-leader of the Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition.
What is National Prevention Week? May 10 through 16 is National Prevention Week, a week dedicated to raising awaren...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme is See the Person. Support the Journey. The theme highlights the importance of
- Noticing early signs of mental health concerns
- Strengthening the support around us, and
- Responding with care and compassions during challe...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about tick prevention!
Ticks are tiny arthropods that feed on blood, and they can carry diseases that affect humans and animals. Ticks are found worldwide in humid, wooded, or brushy areas, typically clinging to tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter while waiting for a host. They are common in residential yards, especially near woods, and are active during spring, summer, and fal...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, Natalie Gill, Community Services Supervisor, for the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services is here to talk about the Renters' Rebate Program.
The Renters’ Rebate Program, which runs from April 1 to September 30 each year, is a state program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apar...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, our Early Childhood Coordinator, Rhonda Knight, is joined by Alisha Simpson-Watt, Executive Clinical Director & Founder of Collaborative ABA Services, LLC for a special interview in honor of the Week of the Young Child and Autism Awareness Month.
Meriden Early Start provides affordable, high-quality early education and care for children from infancy through age five who are not yet ...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are celebrating National Public Health Week!
April 6 through 12 is National Public Health Week, and this year's theme is Ready. Set. Action! To recognize this week, we will be hearing from each office within our Department to highlight the programs and services we provide every day and why they are important to protect the public's health.
Today we will be hearing from the Meriden Se...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are celebrating National Public Health Week!
April 6 through 12 is National Public Health Week, and this year's theme is Ready. Set. Action! To recognize this week, we will be hearing from each office within our Department to highlight the programs and services we provide every day and why they are important to protect the public's health.
Today we will be hearing from our Public Hea...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are celebrating National Public Health Week!
April 6 through 12 is National Public Health Week, and this year's theme is Ready. Set. Action! To recognize this week, we will be hearing from each office within our Department to highlight the programs and services we provide every day and why they are important to protect the public's health.
Today we will be hearing from our School Hea...
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are celebrating National Public Health Week!
April 6 through 12 is National Public Health Week, and this year's theme is Ready. Set. Action! To recognize this week, we will be hearing from each office within our Department to highlight the programs and services we provide every day and why they are important to protect the public's health.
Today we will be hearing from Meriden E...
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