Seekonk
Mission
The mission of the Seekonk Board of Health is to foster a healthy community by working to protect the community from environmental hazards, prevent the spread of disease, and assure safe water, healthy food supply, clean air, and acceptable housing. The Board of Health strives to promote and educate healthy behaviors and to develop and implement reasonable regulatory guidance to assure these goals. Learn more about the Seekonk Board of health here.
The Seekonk Public Health Nurse functions under the direction of the Board of Health to provide community health care services, including:
- Disease prevention/control measures
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Health education Emergency preparedness
Contact
Lisa Valente, RN CDOE
Public Health Nurse
Phone: 508-336-2979
100 Peck Street,
Stay Informed (example link Section)
Respiratory Season
- How to Protect Yourself & Your Family: Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Respiratory Illness Data: Viral respiratory illness reporting | Mass.gov
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
- State Guidance (MA DPH): State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts | Mass.gov
- Report Sick/Dead WILD Birds: Report observations of dead wild birds | Mass.gov
- Report Sick/Dead DOMESTIC Birds (a.k.a. poultry): Poultry Disease Reporting Form | Mass.gov
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- General Information/Background: Pertussis | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Health Advisory: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Division advisories and alerts | Mass.gov
- Current Cases (Nationwide): Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Measles
- General Information/Background: Measles | Mass.gov
- MA DPH Health Advisory: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Division advisories and alerts | Mass.gov
- Current Cases & Outbreaks (Nationwide): Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC and Measles Outbreak Response | Center for Outbreak Response Innovation
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