Ledge Light Health District

About

Ledge Light Health District serves East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington and Waterford. Our mission is to prevent disease, illness and injury.

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Ledge Light Health District – LLHD – serves as the local health department for East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington, and Waterford, Connecticut. As a health district, formed under Connecticut General Statutes Section 19a-241, LLHD is a special unit of government, allowing member municipalities to provide comprehensive public health services to residents in a more efficient manner by consolidating the services within one organization.

The Director of Health and staff of LLHD work to promote health and wellness among more than 151,000 residents we serve. By enforcing the Connecticut Public Health Code, conducting health education programs, monitoring disease outbreaks and nurturing our environment, LLHD is focused on promoting healthy communities.