Orange, CT - Town Seal Town of Orange

 

Government Services
  Health Department
 

 

  • Director of Health - Dr. Joseph Zelson
    email: JZelson@aol.com
    Tel: (203) 891-2165

    Assistant Director of Health - Robert Baltimore
    Tel: (203) 891-2165

The function of the Orange Health Department is to provide for the protection of health and the promotion of human comfort and well-being of Town residents. To accomplish this task, the department is organized into two basic service areas: 1) the Medical Division, consisting of the Orange Visiting Nurses Association (O.V.N.A.) and the school and public nursing programs, and 2) the Environmental Health Division. The Director of Health oversees the operation of both Divisions.

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Medical Division

Orange Visiting Nurses Association

 

 

  • Administrator - Joanne E. Davis, RN, MPH
    The Clark Building
    605A Orange Center Road
    Orange, CT 06477
    Tel: 203-891-2165
    Fax: 203-891-2169
    E-Mail: jdavis@orange-ct.gov

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. 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 Monday of every month at the OVNA office in the Clark Building (former library) and on the third Tuesday of every month at the Silverbrook Estates senior congregate housing complex, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. An additional blood pressure screen/health guidance clinic is now offered on the first Thursday of every month, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. This offers residents another 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, monthly "Coffee Chats" are being held at the Orange Senior Center and the Silverbrook Estates. Check their bulletins for dates and times.

The OVNA also conducts flu vaccination clinics in the fall and offers pneumonia vaccinations year-round. 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.

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OVNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Thomas Krause, Chairman
    email: tkrause@swchc.org
  • Linda Nugent
  • Carol McLaughlin
  • Keri Padolewski
  • Stan Rutowicz
  • Jean Virshup
  • Loretta Smith
  • Barbara Moritz
  • Theresa Douskey
  • Julie Davis
  • Evan London
The OVNA Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Clark Building at 8:30 AM.

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OVNA STAFF

Administrative

  • Joanne E. Davis, Administrator
  • Karin Lewis, Finance Manager
  • Sylvie Napoli, Secretary

Community Health Nurses

  • Sandra Horling, RN
  • Marilyn Fischman, RN
  • Shelley Heins, RN
  • Margaret Wagner, RN
  • Therese Marino, RN

School Nurses

  • Amy Wargo, RN, Supervisor, Racebrook
  • Kathleen Malone, RN, Turkey Hill
  • Karen Verrinder, RN, Peck Place
  • Cathryn Gardella, RN, Mary L. Tracy
  • Marilyn Varone, RN, Hebrew Academy of Southern Connecticut/Hope Academy

School Substitute Nurses

  • Bonnie Pelaccia, RN
  • Joanne Flynn, RN
  • Maryanne Fancolini, RN
  • Lynn Steinbrick, RN
  • Kathleen Malone, RN

Per Diem Nurses

  • Beverly Johnson, RN
  • Diane Harkness, RN
  • Emily Marry, RN
  • Elaine Ihlenfeld, RN

Home Health Aides

  • Laura Abbotts
  • Annette Sullivan
  • Stephanie McGeough
  • Kathleen Faircloth

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Environmental Health Division

  • Town Sanitarian - Fred C. Schumacher
    Tel: (203) 891-2122 x719

  • Assistant Sanitarian - Brian Slugoski
    Tel: (203) 891-2122 x732

  • Secretaryvacant position
    Tel: (203) 891-2122 x733

The function of the Environmental Health Division is to control, promote and maintain proper sanitary and environmental conditions within the Town. Such a program is carried out by the administration and enforcement of the Public Health Code and Town Ordinances as they relate to environmental sanitation.

The Environmental Health Division has three staff persons to carry out its daily activities. The Secretary assists in answering general questions from the public, retrieving and providing information and performing all clerical duties of the office. The Sanitarians perform various investigations and inspections which involve testing, monitoring, sampling and issuing orders for abatement of Code violations. The Sanitarians also consult engineers, contractors and Town officials to ensure Code compliance and proper environmental procedures.

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Highlights of areas of responsibility

Sewage Disposal and Building

  • 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.

Food Service

  • 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.

General

  • 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.

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Permit & License Fee Schedule

RESTAURANTS (including Delis, Bakeries and Institutional Kitchens)
Seating Fees
0 - 50 $75.00
51 -100 $125.00
Over 100 $175.00
Caterers & Vendors $50.00


TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE
FOR PROFIT $25.00
NOT FOR PROFIT $1.00
Food Establishment, Floor Plan Review $50.00


FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS
2,000 square feet $100.00
2,001 and over $250.00


SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (S.S.D.S.)
Application $15.00


RESIDENTIAL
New $100.00
Repair $75.00


INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL
0 - 2,000 gallon/ daily design usage $200.00
2,000 - 5,000 gallon/ daily design usage $300.00
S.S.D.S. with discharges over 5,000 gallons per day. Inspection fee $200.00


SUBDIVISION
Application Fee $15.00
Per lot testing $75.00


WELLS
New Well $25.00


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