Somerset
Mission
The Swansea Board of Health assists the public with health concerns and works with local businesses to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. You can learn more about Board of Health meetings, services, and resources on their website.
The Swansea & Somerset Public Health Nurse, under the direction of the Swansea Board of Health, is available to the residents of both towns as a resource on numerous health topics.
Services offered in the Office of the Public Health Nurse include blood pressure readings/monitoring, sharps disposal, car seat installations, flu shots, and more.
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Contact Info
Board of Health
Phone: 508-646-2804
Town Hall, Room Number 22 – 2nd Floor
140 Wood Street
Somerset, MA 02726
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Somerset/Swansea Town Nurse
Desiree Harding, RN BSN, EMT-P
Nursing Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Nurse’s Office:
115 Wood Street
Somerset, MA 02726
For appointments with the Town Nurse, please call: 508-415-7129
Stay Informed
Stay up to date on all State & National public health information by connecting with some of the following resources!
Local Resources
- Greater Fall River Resource Guide (Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, & Haitian Creole)
State Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Health: MA DPH promotes and protects health and wellness and prevents injury and illness for all people in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services: Comprised of 11 agencies and the MassHealth Program, MA EOHHS serves many of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: MassDEP’s mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth’s natural resources – air, water, and land – to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations.
- Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform: The Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform helps people in Massachusetts get mental health and substance use care they need, when and where they need it. You can call or text the 24/7 Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445.
- Mass.gov: The Official Website for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
National Resources
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection: CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of human and veterinary medicines, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and tobacco products.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA works to protect human health and the environment by ensuring Americans have clean air, land, and water, developing and enforcing regulations, studying environmental issues, and providing outreach and education to the public.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters by coordinating efforts between federal, state, and local governments.