There are also published directories at area libraries. The former offers geographical and alphabetical listings for registered doctors while Folio's covers the states listed. Dr. Patrick Neligan, town health officer for more than 25 years, ensures that the public health codes for the State of Connecticut are complied with in Ridgefield. This may include everything from inspecting the public water system, swimming areas, septic systems, and restaurants to making sure day-care operations meet with state standards. He supervises the town health department, which does the inspections and issues permits.
Hospice provides home care to the terminally ill and their families.
There is 24-hour nursing and psychological support available. Call the VNA at 438-5555 or have your physician or a friend call. To qualify, a Ridgefield resident must be over 60 years old or a homebound or medically disabled person of any age. The Visiting Nurse Association of Ridgefield has home health aides and homemakers who will come in and assist after surgery. It also has physical, speech, and occupational therapists.