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Board of Health
  • Town’s Municipal Building
  • 18 Main Street, 3rd Floor
  • 508-497-9725
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Board of Health
  • Public Health Administrator
  • Administrator Assistant
  • Health Agents
  • Public Health Nurse
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Public Health
Mission
  • Protect the community from health and environmental threats;
  • Examining all nuisances, sources of filth and causes of sickness which may be injurious to the public.
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Some BOH functions:
1.  Disease surveillance control
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Public Health Nurse
  • Follows up on Reportable communicable diseases with the patient, their doctor and the Department of Public Health.
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2.  Environmental Analysis and Intervention
  • Indoor & Outdoor Air Pollution Investigations
  • Groundwater Contamination Investigations
  • Vector Control (mosquito, Rodents, etc.)
  • Assist and Review Remedial Actions and Enforcement


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3.  Public Communication
  • Provide Risk communication to the Public
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4.  Liaison with State and Federal Representatives Regarding Health Issues
  • Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Department of Environmental Protection
  • Department of Food and Agriculture
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5.  Liaison with Hospitals and EMS
  • Reportable Diseases
  • Quarantine Issues
  • Strategic National Stockpile coordination
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6.  Develop and Enhance Prevention Mechanisms
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Public Education
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7.  Enforcement of the State and Local Sanitary Codes
  • Protection of Drinking Water Supplies
  • Disposal of Wastewater
  • Inspections of Shelters and Housing
  • Inspection of Establishments that Serve or Provide Food Service
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Board of Health
  • Office Hours
  • M-F (8:00-4:30)


  • 508-497-9725
  • Email- ewirtanen@hopkinton.org