Ledge Light Health District

June 1, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Muggeo, Director of Health
Ledge Light Health District
216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
860-448-4882 ext. 1300
[email protected]
www.llhd.org

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN NORTH STONINGTON

A BAT FOUND ON ANTHONY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE POSITIVE FOR RABIES ON JUNE 1, 2026.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but unvaccinated cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)

DO YOUR PART!
• Refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals
• Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines
• Limit your pets unsupervised time outside

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or NORTH STONINGTON ANIMAL CONTROL at 860-287-2197.

Our office is closed until Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8AM in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

Mental health and substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities every day. Let’s come together to learn, support one another, and reduce stigma through open conversation and compassion.

🗓 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The Place for Community Wellbeing
74 Garfield Avenue, New London

Featured Speakers:
• Dr. George Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC – Narratives and Solutions
• Catherine Hinojosa, DNP, FNP-C, AAHIVS – Community Health Center

🍽 Dinner will be provided.

Register with Margaret Lancaster at [email protected] or 860-910-0445

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

This guy has the right idea! It's going to be H-O-T hot today! Even though we will benefit from the shoreline breeze it's still important to take care of ourselves by staying hydrated and taking a/c or shade breaks if we have to be outside. It's especially important to pay attention for signs of heat exhaustion today since our bodies are not used to this weather!

🩵💜 Learn how to recognize the signs of crisis and support someone in need. Join us for a free QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) Su***de Prevention Training Course and gain life-saving skills that can make a difference in our community.

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Groton Senior Center / Thrive 55+, Classroom A
102 Newtown Road, Groton

In this training, participants will learn:
✔️ Warning signs of su***de
✔️ How to help someone in crisis
✔️ Common causes of suicidal behavior
✔️ Ways to seek help for yourself or others

To register, contact Carolyn Wilson:
📞 860-446-3062
📧 [email protected]

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

LATEST UPDATE: Connecticut has confirmed its first clade I mpox case on May 13, 2026.

Know your risk. Protect your health.

Mpox is still rare, but it can be serious. The JYNNEOS vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your community.

You may benefit from vaccination if you:
✔️ Have multiple or anonymous s*x partners
✔️ Participate in group or transactional s*x
✔️ Have a partner with higher-risk s*xual activity
✔️ Think you may have been exposed to mpox recently
✔️ Are traveling to areas with current mpox outbreaks

💉 Two doses provide the strongest protection
📅 Doses are given 28 days apart
⏳ Full protection develops about 2 weeks after the second dose

📞 Call Ledge Light Health District (860) 448-4882 to learn about vaccine eligibility.

Happy Mother’s Day! Best wishes for a safe and healthy celebration to all moms today.