Health
WHAT WE DO
At the Health Department we work on several fronts:
At the Health Department we work on several fronts:
- FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS
- Inspect restaurant and retail food establishments to prevent food-borne illness.
- Work with state agencies if there are national food-borne illness outbreaks.
- Follow up with the state, local business, and affected people.
- Ensure sellers of fish are using proper suppliers.
- Ensure that high-risk populations are protected from foods that are considered dangerous.
- HOME INSPECTIONS
- Ensure safe home environments by inspecting for mold, lead, and leaks.
- Ensure septic systems are properly assessed, working with local agencies such as the DPW for safe sewer and water supplies.
- Check public bathing areas for water safety and close sites when necessary.
- Provide education on and prevention of mosquito-borne illnesses through our work with the Western Massachusetts Mosquito Coalition.
- RISKY BEHAVIORS
- Work to prevent illness, injury, and premature death by educating citizens about the dangers of risky behavior.
- Work with the Western Massachusetts Tobacco Coalition to ensure that flavored tobaccos and vapes are not sold and that tobacco and vapes are not sold to minors.
- Distribute Narcan to assist those who can help people who might overdose.
- Educate about sexually transmitted diseases and and their prevention.
- FAMILY SERVICES
- Educate on healthy starts for babies and children and support vulnerable populations.
- Provide new mother baby groups.
- Hold vaccine clinics for flu and COVID.
- Assist uninsured citizens with getting other vaccines.
- Provide menstrual supplies for teens who cannot afford them and work with schools on menstrual equity.
- Help the unhoused by providing emergency assistance.
- Help seniors in need by referring them to social service agencies.
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
- Work with state agencies and Greenfield's Director of Emergency Management in response to disasters that could affect public health.
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