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Health Watch
Ledge Light Health District is the host of a cable television program on Comcast – Groton Cable Channel 2, a service of the Groton Public Library and Information Center. This program focuses on current health issues of concern to the community.
The program is hosted by Carolyn Wilson. Guests are experts in their field, representing a variety of local and state departments and organizations.
Ledge Light Health Watch can be seen on Cable Access Channel 2 or via streaming video through the Groton Municipal Television website! Now you can watch episodes from the comfort of your home or office – at a convenient time for you! Additional copies for loan are available at Ledge Light Health District or the Groton Public Library.
Past topics include Breast Health, Stroke Awareness, Mosquito Control and Tick Borne Disease, The Tools for Schools Program, Communicable Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, and Asthma. We invite your suggestions for future topics that may be of community interest or concern. Contact Carolyn Wilson for more information.
We thank and appreciate Video Producer Shawn Greeley of the Groton Public Library.
Current Episode:
Video Archive
- Health Improvement Collaborative of Southeastern Connecticut & Black Health Collective
- Monkeypox
- Flu Prevention
- OutCT
- Environmental Health Considerations for Warmer Weather
- Bettor Choice Program
- Connecticut Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association
- SERAC
- Formerly Inc.
- Smart Approaches to Marijuana – Prevention and Advocacy
- Fire Safety
- Bike Groton
- Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
- Mobile Crises Intervention Services for Youths 18 Years Old and Younger
- Deer Resistant Planting & Landscaping
- Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Disease, Pt. 2
- Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Disease, Pt. 1
- Terrorism Preparedness & Response
- Radon
- Winter Safety
- Field of Greens Farmers’ Markets
- Groton Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (GASP)
- Asthma
COVID-19 Weekly Summary Reports
Historical COVID-19 Weekly Summary Reports
Articles and Press Releases
September 27, 2023
Mosquitoes in Ledge Light Health District Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus >>>READ MORE
September 19, 2023
Mosquitoes in Ledge Light Health District Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus >>>READ MORE
September 14, 2023
Mosquitoes in Ledge Light Health District Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>>READ MORE
January 13, 2023
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Mystic >>>READ MORE
May 20, 2022
COVID-19 Community Level Updated to High for New London County >>READ MORE
May 16, 2022
Racoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Mystic >>READ MORE
May 16, 2022
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Waterford Senior Center >>READ MORE
May 11, 2022
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Senior Centers >>READ MORE
May 6, 2022
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Ledyard >>READ MORE
April 13, 2022
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Senior Centers >>READ MORE
October 5, 2021
Fox in New London Tests Positive for Rabies >>READ MORE
October 5, 2021
Mosquitoes in Waterford and Lyme Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
September 15, 2021
Mosquitoes in North Stonington Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
September 14, 2021
Mosquitoes in North Stonington Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
August 12, 2021
Ledge Light Health District Announces Standing COVID Testing Sites in New London and Groton >>READ MORE
August 12, 2021
Eastern Connecticut Prevention Coalitions Collaborate to Create Awareness of Disguised Items that Hide Alcohol or Drug Paraphernalia >>READ MORE
July 28, 2021
Mosquitoes in Waterford Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
June 8, 2021
Ledge Light Health District Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program >>READ MORE
April 13, 2021
Ledge Light Health District and WIC Team-Up to Prevent Childhood Diseases >>READ MORE
March 19, 2021
Local Health Districts Partner with SEAT to Provide Transportation to Vaccine Centers >>READ MORE
January 14, 2021
District Residents 75 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine >>READ MORE
October 8, 2020
Ledge Light Health District Responds to Elevated Rates of COVID-19 Infection in the City of New London >>READ MORE
September 28, 2020
Local health district warns school systems COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically >>READ MORE
August 11, 2020
Mosquitoes in Stonington Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus >>READ MORE
May 20, 2020
Ledge Light Health District to Issue Closure Orders when Establishments Violate Governor’s Executive Orders >>READ MORE
May 18, 2020
Governor Lamont and Governor Raimondo to Align Hair Salon and Barber Shop Reopenings in Early June >>READ MORE
May 14, 2020
Governor Lamont Applauds CVS Health Announcement on the Opening of 12 New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Sites in Connecticut >>READ MORE
May 6, 2020
Questions Remain on How to Reopen Restaurants Safely >>READ MORE
May 2, 2020
Connecticut Ramps Up for Reopening of Businesses >>READ MORE
May 2, 2020
New London Hosts Virtual Meeting with Local Restaurants in Anticipation of Reopening >>READ MORE
April 27, 2020
National Guard to Help with Inspecting Nursing Homes Across the State >>READ MORE
March 19, 2020
Ledge Light Health District Orders Closure of All Licensed Cosmetology Establishments >>READ MORE
March 3, 2020
A Message from Stephen Mansfield, Director of Health regardin N. Stonington Highway >>READ MORE
October 7, 2019
Mosquitoes in East Lyme Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) >>READ MORE
October 4, 2019
Mosquitoes in Groton and Waterford Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) >>READ MORE
September 26, 2019
Mosquitoes in Lyme and Old Lyme Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) >>READ MORE
September 10, 2019
Mosquitoes in Groton, Ledyard, North Stonington and Stonington Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis >>READ MORE
August 27, 2019
Mosquitoes in Voluntown, North Stonington and Stonington Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis >>READ MORE
August 20, 2019
Mosquitoes in Groton and North Stonington Test Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
June 2, 2018
In battle against ticks, most burden still lies on humans to avoid bites >> READ MORE
June 2, 2018
Ahead of prom, group reminds adults that letting kids have alcohol is illegal >>READ MORE
May 17, 2018
Lyme residents approve budget, joining Ledge Light >>READ MORE
May 15, 2018
Lyme annual budget meeting to be held Thursday >> READ MORE
May 13, 2018
City of Groton firefighters, Ledge Light to offer medical emergency training >>READ MORE
July 27, 2017
Ledge Light Tells Selectmen Its Canvassing Efforts Are Paying Off In Fight Against Rats >>READ MORE
July 20, 2017
Ledge Light Team Continuing Door-to-Door Rat Survey in Pawcatuck >>READ MORE
July 17, 2017
Some Beaches Remain Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels >>READ MORE
June 7, 2017
Man hospitalized with a serious illness after eating contaminated fish >> READ MORE
June 7, 2017
Ledge Light addressing rat infestation in Pawcatuck neighborhood >> READ MORE
June 6, 2017
Old Lyme participates in one of a kind training for emergencies >> READ MORE
May 30, 2017
Kindness in Real Life: Boosting the breastfeeding environment >> READ MORE
May 30, 2017
New London team reveals opioid action plan >>READ MORE
May 13, 2017
Groton prevention group reminds parents about hosting safe teen parties >> READ MORE
May 11, 2017
Ledge Light offers mosquito control program >> READ MORE
November 1, 2016
Old Lyme Joins Ledge Light Health District >>READ MORE
October 19, 2016
Health improvement plan for region targets five areas >>READ MORE
September 27, 2016
Old Lyme Residents Narrowly Approve Joining Ledge Light Health District >>READ MORE
September 7, 2016
Mosquitoes in Waterford Teste Positive for West Nile Virus >>READ MORE
August 30, 2016
Ledge Light Offers Diabetes Programs >>READ MORE
June 11, 2016
Farmers’ Market Openings Set in New London, Groton >>READ MORE
June 1, 2016
Ledge Light Health District Offers Free In-Home Safety Evaluations >>READ MORE
May 17, 2016
Mosquito Control Program >>READ MORE
May 13, 2016
Community Tells Murphy about Biggest Gaps in Dealing with Heroin Crisis >>READ MORE
May 12, 2016
Parents Reminded about Liability for Hosting Teen Parties with Alcohol >>READ MORE
April 25, 2016
Ledge Light, Uncas receive grants for Medical Reserve Corps >>READ MORE
March 3, 2014
LLHD Provides Free Programs to Help People Quit Smoking >>READ MORE
February 3, 2014
Volunteer Chefs Needed to Teach Healthy Cooking in the Community >>READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Ledge Light Health District Receives Farm-to-School Grant >>READ MORE
October 24, 2013
Ledyard PD to Hold Prescription Drug Take-Back Event >>READ MORE