H1N1 (Swine Flu) Presentation
Judith Chevarley, M.P.H., Health Educator for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Emergency Preparedness Region 4A will give a presentation on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). The presentation will provide key information about the H1N1 virus, such as what it is, how it is transmitted, and why it poses a threat, the history of pandemic flu outbreaks, the current status of H1N1 Flu (swine flu) in Massachusetts and MDPH educational materials and resources about H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) that are available for the general public.
Date: Wednesday July 1, 2009
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Sharon Community Center, Room 22, One Community Center Drive, Sharon, MA,
For further information contact the Sharon Health Dept @ 781-784-1500 x 206
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For more information from the Center for Disease Control about swine flu: New Link
Additional information is also available by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
Massachusetts residents can now call (2-1-1) for basic information about swine flu or visit the Department of Public Health web page at: New Link
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The next Board of Health Meeting is on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:30 pm in meeting room 124. Agenda items include a variance hearing for an irrigation well at 87 Fruit St, a variance hearing for septic system upgrade at 7 Maple Rd & subdivision review for "Fern Ridge". Call the Board of Health office for more information.
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The next Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 7:30 PM in Town Hall Meeting Room 124. Region 4A MRC Coordinator, Liisa Jackson, will have a presentation about the 2008 December Ice storm deployment. All are welcome to attend.
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2000 to 2004 Report on Cancer Incidence in Massachusetts
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - The Town of Norfolk is seeking individuals who are interested in joining a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is made up of volunteers who assist in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Click here for Application or Contact the Board of
Health office at 508-528-7747 for more information.
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Elected Board of three members:
Jeff Palumbo, Chairman 2010
Mike Findlen, Member 2011
Mark L. Nelson, Ph.D., Clerk 2012
The Board of Health generally meets twice per month (Usually Tuesday) at 7:30 in room 124 at town hall, check for postings.
Consultants:
William R. Domey, Environmental Engineer/Agent (For private well or septic system emergencies call 508-653-5530)
Enviro-Tech Consultants, Contractor
Walpole Area VNA, Nursing
Function
The Board of Health's mission is to promote good public health, prevent disease and protect the environment. This is carried out through routine inspections, investigating complaints, plan review, overseeing many programs and regulations (local and state), educating our residents and businesses, and serving the public.
Things to Know
We have on-line forms listing Licensed Installers, Septic Pumpers, Refuse Haulers, Fee Schedule, Regulations and Permit Applications. Please visit our documents page.
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