SOUTHCOAST
Public Health Coalition
The Southcoast Public Health Coalition serves the communities of Fall River, Seekonk, Somerset, and Swansea, MA. Through the Massachusetts Office of Local & Regional Health’s Public Health Excellence Grant, this regional collaborative was created to provide improved community access to public health services by pooling resources, functions, and expertise.
Our impact
FALL RIVER
Fall River is the tenth-largest city in Massachusetts with a population of 93,764. Fall River is known for its rich Portuguese culture, historic textile mills, and iconic Battleship Cove.
SEEKONK
Situated along the MA/RI border, Seekonk has a population of 15,630. The earliest known inhabitants were the Wampanoag Tribe. Later, Seekonk was claimed by both MA and RI until an 1862 Supreme Court ruling awarded portions of land to either state to form Seekonk and Tiverton, RI.
SOMERSET
Somerset is located right across the Taunton River from Fall River with a population of 18,112. Notably, Somerset was the birthplace of Clifford Milburn Holland, the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City.
SWANSEA
Swansea, a town of 17,336 residents, is located at the mouth of the Taunton River. Incorporated in 1667, Swansea has been home to many small industries like ironworks and fisheries throughout the years. A large agricultural sector still remains.
Public Health Information
Visit our Hot Topics page to access important health and safety information, including resources regarding tick-borne illnesses, extreme heat situations, and communicable disease control. For more in-depth information, explore our regional epidemiology data via the Reports & Data Dashboards page!
Regional Shared Services
The Southcoast Public Health Coalition includes shared staff members who facilitate cross-jurisdictional activities and further the mission of the Coalition through their regional services. They collaborate with and support municipal staff members by increasing capacity and capabilities across the various municipalities
Coalition Meetings
The Southcoast Public Health Coalition meets virtually at least once a month, typically on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. In accordance with Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, the City of Fall River City Clerk posts agendas and a notice of the meeting at least 48 hours in advance. Meetings are open to the public.
Stay Informed
Stay up to date on relevant public health information and news through the following resources!
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Local Resources:
Greater Fall River Resource Guide (Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, & Haitian Creole)
State Resources:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Resources
Mass.gov
National Resources:
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)