Town of Orange

Environmental Health Division

• Town Sanitarian - Fred C. Schumacher
  Tel: (203) 891-4719
  
  
• Assistant Sanitarian - Brian Slugoski
  Tel: (203) 891-4732
  
  
• Secretary -  Kelly A. Kearney
  Tel: (203) 891-4733
  

• Investigate failed septic systems and develop solutions for their repair.
  
• Perform soil tests for the design of new septic systems, for planning subdivisions of land and for feasibility of building additions.
• Review and approve design plans for septic systems prepared by installers and engineers.
• Consult with homeowners and contractors; review and approve proposed building additions.
• Issue permits to drill private water supply wells.
• Review and approve laboratory reports and analysis of well water for drinking purposes.
• Issue permits to construct and install septic systems.

• Inspect food service facilities including grocery stores, restaurants, delis, fairs, carnivals and institutional kitchens.
• Provide information and instruction as it relates to environmental and sanitary conditions for the preparation, handling and serving of potentially hazardous food and drink.
• Review and approve floor plans for food service establishments prepared by architects and contractors.
• Issue licenses for food service facilities.
  

• Investigate all types of environmental health nuisances and complaints that arise from rodent and insect infestations, accumulations of trash and garbage, institutional sanitation and safety, public bathing areas, potable water and private water supply, open space and wetland areas.
• Provide information and instructions related to environmental and sanitary conditions.
• Inspect Day Care Centers and institutions.

The Orange Visiting Nurses Association, founded in 1937, is an "official" agency of the Town of Orange. Prior to 1987, it was known as the Orange Public Health Nursing Service. It is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health as a full service Home Health Agency and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. The Orange VNA is a member of the Connecticut Association for Home Health Care (CAHC) and is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). The agency provides comprehensive home health care services as well as health promotion, health education and school health programs to the residents of Orange.

The OVNA provides skilled nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; and home health aides to the homebound residents of Orange, Milford, and Woodbridge. Nutritional counseling is also available. School health services are provided to the Orange elementary schools.

The Nursing Board of Directors is the governing body for the OVNA. In June 1979 an ordinance was passed establishing a Board of Health with supervisory and policy review responsibilities over the Board of Directors. The OVNA does not have an affiliating/networking relationship with any other entity.

Blood Pressure Screenings are offered on the third Thursday of every month at the OVNA office in the Clark Building (former library), from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. This offers residents an opportunity to have their blood pressure monitored or to receive information and/or counseling on health-related matters. These sessions are conducted by Registered Nurses, and are free and no appointment is necessary. In addition, "Health Chats" are being held throughout the year at the Orange Senior Center. Check their bulletins for dates and times.

The OVNA also conducts flu vaccination clinics in the fall. The OVNA has health information on a variety of topics and staff members are available to speak before community groups.

The School Health Program for the Town's four elementary schools is also under the direction of the Orange VNA. A Registered Nurse is assigned fulltime to each of these schools.

OVNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OVNA STAFF

Administrative

Community Health Nurses

School Nurses

Home Health Aides