The Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is the official public health entity for its participating communities. We are committed to improving the quality of life for all we serve through the promotion of health, prevention of disease and by assuring a safe and clean environment.

Staff

The Naugatuck Valley Health District has a professional and experienced staff dedicated to promoting optimal health and a healthy environment. You can reach our staff at 203-881-3255. The direct number for NauVEL is 203-828-9925 and WIC is 203-888-1271.

Administration

Karen N. Spargo, MA, MPH, RS
Director of Health

Janet Gernat, AS
Business Manager

Amy Shields, MPH
Public Health Specialist

Caleen McGuigan
Administrative Assistant

Colleen Lindholm
Administrative Assistant

Denise Powell
Administrative Assistant

Environmental Health

David Rogers, MS, RS
Assistant Director

Rita Fazzino, RS
Housing Code Enforcement/Sanitarian

Gary Merlone, RS
Sanitarian

Laurel Shaw, RS
Sanitarian

Melanie Dokla, BS
Sanitarian

Pran Gjeloshi, BS
Sanitarian

Community Health

Deborah Horvath, APRN, CPNP
Assistant Director

Patricia Richards, ASN, RN
Public Health Nurse

Patricia Sullivan, BSN, RN
Public Health Nurse

Elizabeth M. Green, BS
Immunization Program Coordinator

Naugatuck Valley Emends Lead (NauVEL)

Deborah Dozier, BArch, AIA Assoc.
Program Manager/Director of the NauVEL Program

Cynthia Vitone, MPH
Education Coordinator/Healthy Homes Specialist

Carol Slajda, MBA
NauVEL Financial Analyst

Samantha Fresilli, BS
NauVEL Program Assistant