public health workers

Contact tracers in Waterbury not only work to control the spread of the coronavirus, but also strive to meet the needs of those who have been diagnosed with the virus.

Public Health Thank You Day takes on a special meaning this year amid the pandemic as local health departments work across Connecticut’s cities to help keep residents safe.

From reducing infant mortality to developing and distributing vaccines, tracking food-borne illness, and preparing for natural disasters, public health workers were never short on responsibilities.  However, their profile has certainly been elevated the last eight months. “Right now, you turn on the TV, you can see exactly what public health is about,” said Monique Campbell, the public health nurse...

With the ongoing pandemic, the importance of the role of public health workers is even more evident.