Access to Health Care and Services

The Town of Fairfield provides a number of services that help to improve access to health care. The information provided below is not an all-inclusive list but provides resources on several important health topics.

Blood Pressure Screening

The Health Department hosts "Know Your Numbers" screenings which includes blood pressure, weight and height (BMI), blood sugar and cholesterol. Be sure to check the Health Department's news for upcoming screenings or call the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150 for more information or to make an appointment.

If checking your blood pressure at home, be sure to view our informational video.

Additionally, pharmacies around town also provide blood pressure screening services. Please view the list below, which may not be all-inclusive and may be subject to change.

Transportation to Non-Emergency Healthcare Visits

Fairfield's Bigelow Center for Senior Activities provides low cost transportation for healthcare appointments for senior age 60+, people with disabilities and veterans - click here for information 

Husky and Medicaid Members can obtain free transportation to healthcare appointments - click here for more information

Dental

The Health Department provides a school-based oral health program for students in the Fairfield Public Schools. Students enrolled in the program receive one screening and cleaning per year, identification of cavities and other dental issues, as well as referrals to dentists.

Services are provided free of charge if eligibility requirements are met. Click here for more information.

School-based dental forms are available on the Fairfield Board of Education website.

University of Bridgeport Fones Dental Hygiene Clinic - Low Cost Dental Care

Health Education Programs     

To get more information on health education programs like diabetes prevention, support groups, smoking cessation, matter of balance, and many more, please visit this webpage.

Health Insurance

For general health insurance open enrollment information and plan information, please visit Access Health CT.

Open enrollment for Medicare typically starts mid-October and ends by the first week of December. During the open enrollment period, there are several educational sessions and events in Town to help those both old and new to Medicare. For more information of these sessions, please visit the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA).

Hearing

The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities host hearing screenings and clinics throughout the year.  The clinic includes evaluation; wax inspection, hearing aid cleaning and repair; and hearing aid information.  Please check the Bigelow Center calendar for the date and time here.  Call 203-256-3166 to make an appointment.  

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

For contact information, screening tools and resources, both nationally and locally, regarding mental health and substance abuse, please visit this page.

To get involved, please visit Fairfield CARES page.

Vaccines

The Health Department clinic provides mandatory pediatric vaccines required by the State of Connecticut to attend public school. These include: rubella and mumps, varicella (chickenpox), pneumococcal, hepatitis A, Tdap, meningococcal, and influenza. Vaccines are provided through appointment only with a small administration fee. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150. For more information please visit this page.

Annual flu shots are also provided for anyone over the age of 5 years. Most major health insurances are accepted with no copy. For more information on upcoming clinics or to schedule your flu shot appointment, please call the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150. 

Translation services are available free of charge.