Volunteers Sought For Health District Task Force

AVON, CT — The regional health department serving 10 area towns will convene in Avon on Monday for a special forum to create a new task force.

The Farmington Valley Health District, which is based in Canton but represents several towns, is hosting a special forum Monday, Sept. 18, at the Avon Senior Center, 635 W. Avon Road, Avon.

It will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the senior center.

There, it will seek new members to work on advising the health department on various policies geared toward public health in FVHD communities, which include: Avon; Barkhamsted; Canton; Colebrook; East Granby; Farmington; Granby; Hartland; New Hartford; and Simsbury.

Specifically, the task force will include subgroups working on improving regional mental health care, helping folks age in a healthy manner and encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

"Be a part of our community health improvement plan (CHIP) and share your ideas for improving health in the Farmington Valley," reads an announcement of Monday's forum.

For more information on the Farmington Valley Health District, click on this link.