09/15/26 Board of Health

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Board of Health held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily discussing public health initiatives and operational updates. Key procurement-related topics included the planning and scheduling of fall flu clinics offering various vaccines, including free flu shots for uninsured residents, and the ongoing process to secure a new electronic health record (EHR) system for local schools. The board is evaluating options such as SNAP and PowerSchool for school nursing data management, with attention to purchasing procedures and integration with state vaccination databases. Additionally, there was mention of upcoming capital improvements involving the renovation of unused space in the old town hall to relocate nursing and community health staff from portable units, with construction and funding processes to commence in the coming months. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but discussions indicated active steps toward procurement and budget planning for fiscal year 2028.