**The NVHD office and WIC office remain closed for walk-in appointments. Please call to schedule an appointment. Masks are required regardless of vaccine status**

For environmental health appointments: 203-881-3255 x 100; For housing issues: 203-881-3255 x114; For back to school vaccine appointments: 203-881-3255 x 107; For Contact Tracing or to report a COVID-19 case: 203-881-3255 x 116; For WIC: 203-888-1271

For COVID-19 vaccines: 203-881-3255 x 108 – – PFIZER (12+) & MODERNA (18+) VACCINES AVAILABLE  EVERY FRIDAY 10-12pm! CLINIC LOCATION 100 BANK STREET (REAR ENTRANCE OF NVHD BUILDING). WALK-INS WELCOME OR SCHEDULE IN VAMS or 203-881-3255 x 108.

*Click here for notice of after-hours food service inspections*

Staff

The Naugatuck Valley Health District has a professional and experienced staff dedicated to promoting optimal health and a healthy environment. You can reach NVHD staff at 203-881-3255 and WIC staff at 203-888-1271.

Director of Health

Jessica Kristy, MPH
Director of Health

Public Health

Amanda Michaud
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

Joan Lane, MPH
Public Health Specialist

Lisa Trupp
Lead Contact Tracer

Paulina Cherkasov
Contact Tracer

Beatriz Allen
Contact Tracer

Administration

Lisa McEachern
Business Manager

Judith Waleski
Administrative Assistant

Rose Carey
Administrative Assistant

Environmental Health

Melanie Dokla, BS, RS
Assistant Director Environmental Health

Rich Jackson, RS, CSS
Head Sanitarian

Rita Fazzino, RS
Housing Code Enforcement Officer
Registered Sanitarian

Pran Gjeloshi, BS, RS
Registered Sanitarian

Aaron Lukse, BS
Sanitarian

*NVHD may contract with per diem licensed sanitarians for inspections performed after-hours or on weekends.

Community Health

Carissa Caserta, MPH
Assistant Director Community Health

Gabrielle Diaz, MPH, CHES
Health Educator

Elizabeth M. Green, BS
Immunization Program Coordinator

Kristie D’Averso, RN
Public Health Nurse

Victoria Barnes, RN
Public Health Nurse