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Mission
The mission of the Health Department is to ensure the public health and safety of the residents of Westfield by accomplishing the following:
- Environmental Protection
- Public Health Nursing
- Health Inspections and related code enforcement
- Administration of a variety of health and safety related programs and service
Organization
The department is overseen by a three member Board of Health. The members are as follows:
- Juanita Carnes, N.P., Chairperson
- Margaret Doody
- Dr. Stan D. Strzempko, M.D.
Health Department News
Limiting the amount of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) we put down the drain can be beneficial for everyone. Please read more on how preventing FOG from entering our city sewers, and septic systems can save residents money.
For the latest on Flu activity in MA check out The Massachusetts Department of Public Health weekly influenza update/Interactive data dashboard
Radon is the #1 non-smoking cause of lung cancer. Have you had your home tested? Come to the Westfield Health Department to receive a FREE home radon test kit.
Drug Disposal- Westfield residents can help prevent prescription drug abuse by properly disposing of unused and expired medications! Read on...